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12.17.04

Knup is a new outfit hailing from Orlando, FL which features Spitvalves founding members Charlie Bender on vocals and Tito Esquiaqui on drums. Rounding out the rest of the line up is Brad Palkevich on guitar (Spitvalves' former manager) and Phil Longo on bass formerly of Hot Six & Songofkerman. Knup gets back to basics playing that old school style mix of punk and hardcore we all love and dearly miss.

You can catch Knup this Holiday season at:
12.03.04  -  Knitty Factory  -  New York, NY  -  H20 and Hazen Street
01.01.05  -  Asbury Lanes  -  Asbury Park, NJ  -  Barry & The Penetrators

After 11 long years Spitvalves are calling it quits. The band will perform two final shows.April 3rd Spitvalves will lend a hand by offering a benefit performance for the legal defense fund of Mor Krivinsky. Mor is an essential element in the Central Florida Music scene. The benefit will be held at The Social in Orlando Saturday April 3rd.

Spitvalves final performance is in the planning process and will most likely be held at the Social. The band is planning a marathon set spanning their career from their first "cassett only" release of 'Ska-rambled Eggs' though 'Movin On' as well as a new song or two. Spitvalves are also trying to gather up some photos and video clips of their family, friends, and fun times over the past decade. Hopefully the clips will be projected on stage as one last thank you prior to the bands final performance.

Spitvalves members will continue to be active in the Central Florida music scene. Mikey Cortes is fronting 'Overdale', Overdale can soon be heard on the upcoming compilation 'Cries at the Eleventh Hour', soon to be released by super producer Sal Vilanueva on Black Pumpkin Records. Charlie Bender is fronting a new band, 'Knup'. Knup can currently be heard on a compilation featuring the Minghty Mighty Bosstones, Marky Ramone, etc. released by Fat City Magazine. Spitvalve Ricky San Jose has taken over Trumpet duties for Florida bands Skiff Dank and The Supervillains. Tito Esquiacci is playing bass for Supervillains. Until everything get's settled Ressurection-AD's 'Spitvalves' message board will be the best place to get show information for the new projects.

The Spitvalves have released a Live CD from their Halloween show at the Social in Orlando, FL. The CD contains such tracks as Come Try Again, Second Home, Would I Still Smile, Drinking Song #1 and much more. The CD is available for purchase at RAD online store.

2003 Orlando Punk and Ska Awards was held on January 4th at the Social in Orlando, FL. Resurrection A.D. Records would like to congratulate Mikey Cortez from the Spitvalves for winning Guitarist of the year, Chris Young and Rick San Jose from the Spitvalves for winning Horn Section of the Year. Great Job!!!!

The Spitvalves song, Both Shoes Untied from Movin On CD is featured on Still Standing Ska Compilation on Jump Up Records. The compilation features 88 bands with nearly 5 hours of music in 4 CD set. The release date is March 25th, 2003.

With quick, distorted riffs, Bosstones-inspired horns and a thunderous rhythm section, The Spitvalves play fast and heavy hardcore with just a touch of bounce. Upon popping in the band's latest full length, Movin On, the album at once proves a catchy listen. Each of the album's 13 songs boasts a melodic mosh-pit-meets-dance-floor sound based on controlled, structured chops and a rapid-fire vocal delivery. When the Spitvalves expand beyond skacore's traditional backdrop, however, is when it is most effective - "Movin On," "1,2,3,4,#" and "Stumble" offer a more guitar-driven tone both beguiling and undeniably hard. Showing marked refinement since its last outing, the band now ropes its listeners in with its wildly disjointed sound. - Dan Pastorius

This could be the breakthrough album for this NJ local band. Quickly gaining the respect and adoration of fans and other bands, Knuckle Sandwich have put together a gem of a record. Thirteen rock songs that take on topics of nationalism, integrity, and the always accepted, relationship songs all delivered in a rock-meets-punk package. The guitars on the record sound amazing and the production is top notch.The lead-off track, "American Song" has one of the most inspiring choruses ever and should be the new National Anthem. Don't be surprised if you start hearing songs from this record all over the radio, both college and commercial. And if you see it, buy it, you won't be disappointed. by Brian Luff - Grad: A