PUNKS FOR PRIDE: A BENEFIT SHOW FOR TRANS JOY AKRON

We're back for year two: get ready to rage with purpose! Akron’s punk community is coming together for a night of loud love and radical joy in support of Trans Joy Akron, and you are NOT gonna want to miss it.

Bog Down

Bog down is a 4 piece punk band with nu metal and hardcore influences. We formed in 2024 and currently have a demo out. We are known for goofy stage banter and unique sound. Danny Paparella on drums, Mack Gable on vocals, Jeremy Burke on guitar and Marshall Elgin on bass. 

Deers

Deers is a three-piece screamo act from Kent, Ohio. They formed in August 2024 after meeting each other at Kent State University.

Gosinicc

Gosinicc is a queer/ trans industrial band from Akron Ohio, making music for the outcasts. Embracing identity with hard hitting lyrics that normalize mental health.

Wednesday Demonstration

Hailing from Northeast, OH, Wednesday Demonstration pride themselves on high-energy music and live shows. Their motto is "Punk rock, power chords, and protest songs."

Singer/guitarist Chris Dum, a college professor, founded the band in 2022. Wednesday Demonstration is the result of a childhood spent listening to Green Day and Peter, Paul, & Mary, while watching his parents protest against nuclear weapons and the School of Americas. Joining Chris are Dave on guitar, Alex on backing vocals, Liam on bass, and Freja on drums.

Doors: 7:00 PM / Showtime: 7:30 PM

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