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band formed in October 1995 in Boston, Massachusetts when its members converged in college. Their first release was on their own Fork in Hand Records label, but have since teamed with
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and
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. The band has been noted for its strict DIY work ethic, such as engineering, producing, and releasing their own albums and videos and self-promotion of their own shows. The band released Good Luck in 1999 on
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and quickly gained a large underground audience. The album featured a 10 piece band, including six horn players. The album is characterized and widely liked due to its catchy horn melodies, along with its fun and energetic nature. In 2000 the band recorded a
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album, ''
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'', and distributed it unofficially via cassette tape. In 2003 the album was officially released on CD through Fork in Hand. They have also recorded splits with
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, and Drexel. In 2002, they released The Gipsy Hill LP, a collection of some of their thrash material, as well as their covers of "Wailing Paddle" by the Rudiments and "New England" by Jonathan Richman. This album featured what is considered to be the "classic" Big D lineup, which featured long-time members such as Sean P. Rogan, David McWane, Steve Foote, Chris Bush, Paul Cuttler and Dan Stoppelman. This lineup was also featured on How it Goes, which was released in 2004, as well as Strictly Rude in 2007 and Fluent in Stroll in 2009. In 2005, long-time saxophonist Chris Bush left the band to move to Denver, Colorado (and eventually to Hawaii) and was replaced by Ryan O'Connor, who has remained in the band since. O'Connor's first appearance on a Big D record was for their 2007 release Strictly Rude. Big D and the Kids Table played 200 shows a year around this time on average, in support of bands including
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, Rancid, and
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, and have become regular performers on the
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. The band has also performed in the Summer of Ska Tour 2012 and the Ska Is Dead tour. In the fall and winter of 2007 the band embarked on their first-ever large scale headlining tour, The Steady Riot Tour, named after the 2007 release.


Name origin

Different stories exist about the band name's origin, especially about running over pets named Big D. However, lead singer Dave McWane has said that the band actually got their name when a friend, Conor Donnelly, told him that if he ever started a band he should call it Big D and the Kids Table, so he did.


Band history


Early years (1995–1998)

Big D and the Kids Table was founded in 1995, when members converged at
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in
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. Despite a frequently revolving lineup, the band built up a large local following almost immediately, packing clubs, halls, dorms, and basements in and around
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. The band formed their own label, Fork in Hand Records, to put out their first album, ''Shot By Lammi'', a
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with
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band Drexel, a side project of several Big D members (under assumed names). Soon, their label was releasing albums by a stable of Boston-area bands, building a vibrant
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scene around them. Following ''Shot By Lammi'', the band released a Live EP, recorded in the Bentley University cafeteria. Early on, they also began their tradition of holding an annual
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concert at home in
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.


''Good Luck, How it Goes, Strictly Rude'' (1999–2009)

In 1999, Big D signed on to
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and released their first full-length album, ''
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''. Big D picked up the award for Outstanding Ska Band at the 1999
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. The band returned in 2002 with The Gipsy Hill EP and continued with their busy show schedule (playing an average of 200 shows a year), as a
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EP with
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appeared in 2003. Also in 2003, the band released a
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album of their songs recorded in 2000 on their own Fork in Hand Records. Fueled by a DIY work ethic since early on, the band's small fan base kept growing through touring and promotion, all with little label support and money. Big D performed on several dates of that summer's
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and also played at Vegas' Ska Summit. In 2004, the band signed to
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and released '' How It Goes''. They headed out across North America in 2004 on the Ska Is Dead tour with Catch 22,
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, and
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. Following the release of ''How It Goes'', Big D released several music video variations of their cover of
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' "Little Bitch," taking place in
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, and on
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. While continuing to tour with bands such as Suicide Machines,
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, and
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, the band released a limited edition EP titled ''Salem Girls'' for
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2005. This was the first recording featuring new drummer Jon Reilly. Also in 2005, "You Lost, You're Crazy" from ''How It Goes'' appeared on the ''Warped Tour 2005 Tour Compilation'' as Big D toured with
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again. In March 2007, Big D released '' Strictly Rude'' and proceeded to tour with
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,
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and Set Your Goals in the Spring of 2007. That summer they were on the
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and followed it with a fall US headlining tour. In the summer of 2008 they were a part of the Shout It Loud tour along with
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, Goldfinger,
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and
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. In early 2009, they took part in a short east coast tour with
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Fluent in Stroll, and for the Damned, The Dumb and the Delirious (2010–2012)

'' Fluent in Stroll'' was released by the band on July 7, 2009. They spent the summer promoting the album playing the entire 2009
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. Shortly after this release, trombonist Paul Cuttler ceased touring with the band to spend more time with his family at home. He still appears live occasionally at local Big D shows, as well on their past few records. Following the conclusion of the Warped Tour, they embarked on their 2nd headlining tour, which took place throughout the fall of 2009, called the "Not Fucking Around tour." It was named after the track on the new album (in the same way "the Steady Riot tour" supported ''Strictly Rude''). illScarlett served as direct support for the majority of the tour. Sean P. Rogan departed the band in 2009. After Rogan's departure
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'
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filled in as touring guitarist through 2010. Then in 2011, Nick Pantazi from the seminal Boston ska band Big Lick joined Big D on Guitar, until leaving in 2013 and was replaced by Alex Stern of Boston band The Pomps. Chris Lucca of
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joined the band on trumpet around this time, but also left the band in 2013. His role was temporarily filled by Billy Kottage, who joined Reel Big Fish shortly after his tenure with Big D. Billy Kottage was later replaced by Logan La Barbera, who has remained with the band since. On June 25, 2010, Big D played the Carson, California stop on Warped Tour. This was the only stop on the tour the band would go on to play that year. In an interview done on the same day for thepunksite.com, McWane stated that the band is set to release their next studio album entitled, "The Damned, The Dumb and the Delirious" in 2011. On January 5, 2011, the band announced on thei
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they would be playing the entire 2011 Vans Warped Tour. In late November 2011, the band announced they were cancelling the remainder of their European tour in support of for the Damned, following lead singer
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's diagnosis with thyroid cancer. After surgery and radiation, McWane was declared cancer free, and the band went back on tour in April 2012.


''Stomp'' / ''Stroll'' and ''Do Your Art'' (2013–present)

In early February 2013, it was announced that the bands' next release would be two separate records, one ska/punk album, and another reggae/stroll/dub record. ''Stomp'' and ''Stroll'' released on June 11, 2013. This album featured new guitarist Alex Stern, bassist Steve Foote, drummer Derek Davis, long-time saxophonist Ryan O'Connor, former trumpeter Dan Stoppelman, former trombonist Paul Cuttler, former vocalist and trombonist Marc Flynn, among others. Shortly after this release, Steve Foote was replaced by bassist Ben Basile, leaving vocalist David McWane as the only consistently appearing "original" Big D member. In 2014, the band performed "Good Luck" in its entirety, which featured several of the original members of the band returning to the stage for the first time in over a decade, including Marc Flynn. In 2014 and once again in 2015, Chris Bush appeared live with the band for the first time since his departure in 2005. In September 2015, it was reported that the band would be providing theme music for an American-produced animated special featuring Domo, the mascot of
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ese public broadcaster
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, entitled ''Domo Rock!'', starring veteran actor
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. The band continues to tour semi-frequently. Trombonist Logan La Barbera, formerly of The Flaming Tsunamis and Royal City Riot joined the band in 2013 after Billy Kottage played with Big D on trombone periodically throughout 2013 before joining Reel Big Fish. Saxophonist Jonathan Degen, formerly of Royal City Riot, joined Big D in 2015 as well while O'Connor was absent from tours and shows and Degen has played with the band ever since. Their live shows near Boston sometimes feature former touring and recording members such as trumpet player Dan Stoppelman, bassist Steve Foote, guitarist Sean P. Rogan, and most frequently, trombonist Paul Cuttler, among others. In 2017, drummer Derek Davis left the band to do guitar/drum tech for bands like Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and The Dropkick Murphys. Derek Davis was replaced by Alex Brander. Some of their live performances and occasionally their tours feature the "Doped Up Dollies" singers. As of mid 2019, the band has stated that they have begun recording a new full-length album. On July 13, 2021, the band announced via Consequences of Sound that their first new studio album of all original material in eight years, Do Your Art, will be released on October 22, 2021, through SideOneDummy records. The 20-song album was recorded in early 2021 and produced by Matt Appleton of
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, the Inevitables, and Goldfinger. The first single off this record, "Too Much," was released with an accompanying music video on July 16, 2021.


Members

*
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vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without ...
,
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,
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(1995–present) *Ryan O'Connor –
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(2005–present) *Jonathan Degen –
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,
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(2015–present) *Alex Stern – guitar (2013–present), organ (2011–2012) *Ben Basile – bass (2013–present) *Logan La Barbera –
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(2013–present) *Paul Cuttler – trombone (2000–present) *Alex Brander –
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(2017–present) *Casey Gruttadauria –
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(2014–present) *Sirae Richardson – backing vocals (2009–present) *Brianne McWane – backing vocals (2010–present) *Erin MacKenzie – backing vocals (2010–present)


Former members

*Dan Stoppelman –
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(1995–2010) *Chris Bush –
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(1995–2005) *Gabe Feenberg –
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(1995–2000) *Marc 'The Skipper' Flynn –
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, trumpet,
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(1995–2001) *Steve Foote – bass,
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(1995–2013) *Max MacVeety –
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(1995–2000, six shows in February 2009) *Sean P. Rogan –
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, keys (1995–2009; occasionally still plays live) *Chris Sallen – tenor saxophone (1995–2000) *Aaron Sinclair – guitar (1995–1998) *Jon Lammi – guitar (1998–2000) *Jason Gilbert – drums (2001–2004) *Jon Reilly – drums (2004–2009) *
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– guitar (2009–2010) *Hayley Jane – backing vocals (2009–2011) *Nick Pantazi – guitar (2010–2013) *Chris Lucca – trumpet (2010–2013) *Billy Kottage – trombone (2013) *Derek Davis – drums (2009–2017) *David Lagueux – drums


Timeline

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Discography


Studio albums

* ''
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) * '' The Gipsy Hill'' (2002, Household Name Records) * ''
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'' (2003, Fork In Hand Records) * '' How It Goes'' (2004,
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) * '' Strictly Rude'' (2007,
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) * '' Fluent in Stroll'' (2009,
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) * '' For the Damned, the Dumb & the Delirious'' (2011,
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'' (2013, Strictly Rude Records) * '' Stroll'' (2013, Strictly Rude Records) * '' Strictly Covered'' (2019, Strictly Rude Records) * '' Do Your Art'' (2021,
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EPs

* ''Live EP'' (1998, Fork in Hand Records) *#"Introduction" *#"Fatman" *#"Draw the Line" *#"Hey" *#"Tommy" *#"51 Gardner" * '' The Gipsy Hill EP'' (2002, Fork in Hand Records) * '' Salem Girls'' (2005,
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) *#"Salem Girls" *#"She's Lovely" *#"Oo Ie Yah" *#"Baby Don't Cry" *#"Salem Girls" ub Remix''Hidden Track'' *#"She's Lovely" tripped Down''Hidden Track'' *#"Salem Girls" nstrumental''Hidden Track'' *#"(Untitled)" ''Hidden Track'' * ''Noise Complaint EP'' (2007,
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Only Exclusive *#"Noise Complaint" *#"Shining On" *#"Halfway Home" * ''Wicked Hardcore Christmas'' (2009,
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) *#"Wicked Hardcore Christmas" *#"Wicked Hip-Hop Christmas" *#"Wicked House Christmas" *#"Wicked Hallicinogenic Christmas" *#"Wicked Hip-Hop Christmas" lean version* ''2 Songs 1 Download'' (2010,
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) *#"Lash Out" (1:29) *#"Not Our Fault" (1:44)


Splits

* Split 7" with Lounge (1997, Montalban Hotel) * ''Shot By Lammi'' (Split with Drexel) (1997, Fork in Hand Records) * ''Look What You've Done'' (Split with Five Knuckle) (2003, Household Name Records) * Split 7" with
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(2003, Fork in Hand Records) * ''
Beijing to Boston ''Beijing to Boston'' is a split album featuring Boston ska punk act Big D and the Kids Table and China punk act Brain Failure. It was released on February 20, 2007, only a month before the release of the highly anticipated Strictly Rude. Tra ...
'' (Split with
Brain Failure Brain Failure ( 脑 浊; pinyin: Nǎozhuó) (1997–present) is a Chinese punk rock band based in Beijing, China. The band's songs are performed in Mandarin and English. Members *Xiao Rong ( 肖 容) - Vocals, Electric guitar *Wang Jian - Voca ...
) (2007, Bad News Records) * ''Ska is Dead 7" Club'' (Split with Brunt of It) (2012,
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) * ''Oi DJ'' (Split with Doped Up Dollies) (2015, Strictly Rude Records)


Music videos

* "Jeremy" (1997) * "The Difference" (2002) * "L.A. X" (2004) * "My Girlfriend's on Drugs" (2004) * "Little Bitch" (2005) * "Noise Complaint" (2007) * "Shining On" (2007) * "Have Yourself a Wicked Hardcore Christmas" (2007) * "Fluent in Stroll" (2009) * 'We Can Live Anywhere" (2010) * "It's Raining Zombies on Wall St." (2011) * "Flashlight" (2012) * "One Day" (2012) * "Too Much" (2021)


Compilation albums

* ''Built Up From Nothing: The D-Sides and Strictly Dub'' (2012,
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Remix albums

* ''Strictly Mixed and Mashed'' (remix album with dj BC) (2008, Fork in Hand Records) * ''Rude Remix Revolution'' (remix album with various artists) (2009, Silver Sprocket)


Compilation appearances

* '' The Best Bands You'll Ever Hate'' (1996,
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) * '' Skarmageddon 3'' (1997,
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) * '' Mailorder is Still Fun!!'' (1999,
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) * '' Culture Shock Punk Rock'' (2000, Tomato Head) * '' Club Zed'' (2001, Headcore Records) * '' Music That Won't Swallow (2001, SuperToad Records) * '' A Far Away Place'' (2002, Robot Racket Records) * '' The Giant Rock 'N' Roll Swindle'' (2002, Fork in Hand Records) * '' Punk Ass Generosity Vol. 2'' (2003, Devil Doll) * ''
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) * '' State of the Union Volume 2'' (2003,
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) * '' Danger Zone Records Presents: A Call for the Underground'' (2004, Danger Zone Records) * ''
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) * '' Pucknation Dot Com: The Album II'' (2006, Little Heart Records) * '' Shine Some Light: A Benefit for Dan Lang-Gunn'' (2006,
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) * ''Ska is Dead'' (2007,
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) * ''
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'' (2007,
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) * ''2007 Warped Tour Compilation'' (2007,
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) * ''2009 Warped Tour Compilation'' (2009,
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) * '' This Is New England: A 100% Benefit Comp'' (2013, Punk Rock Pravda)


References


External links

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Big D and The Kids Table Interview
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