August 15th is the release day of the new Spongetones album, covering their 40th anniversary show in 2021, along with a few new songs.
Today I celebrate Jamie, Pat, Steve and new kid Eric Willhelm on a great new album, and one that I'm proud to have two photos in. Congrats, guys. Here's to 45 years of awesomeness, and I look forward to what comes next.
Most of all, today I celebrate the life and work of Chris Garges. This show, and these recordings meant the world to him. From the day that I snuck into Chris' first show with the Spongetones, I knew that he was meant to be in this band. Through all of his health issues, he never lost the spark that made us all love him. Thankfully, through those that knew him, and these recordings, that spark lives forever. I miss you, Chris, but somewhere, I hope that you are taking a victory lap tonight, and saving up some Pink Floyd bootlegs for the next time I see you.
Spongetones, forever. Chris freaking Garges, forever.
Play them loud.
https://bigstirrecords.com/the-spongetones
-Daniel
August 15, 2025
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