Watch Darkbuster Throw Up, All Week Long

Darkbuster's 3rd Annual Hometown Throwup

Darkbuster with 20 bands over 8 shows
at Harpers Ferry
Tonight, 2/17, through Sunday, 2/24
9:00 p.m., $10.00 (18+)
Last Show: 2:00 p.m., (All Ages)
$50 All-show pass available

Yes, the title is a parody on The Bosstones' annual show that they recently revived, but Darkbuster is giving playful homage to their friends. They even played one night of the Hometown Throwdown in December.

Darkbuster started their own multi-show tradition with a similar idea to create something special for local fans. Their profile is rising with two CD's under their collective cap and hundreds of shows around the States (and a 24-date European tour next month). Their feral sonic assault epitomizes classic Boston street-punk, but they throw in other punk flavors, as well as ska and country to keep you guessing. Much of the lyrics demonstrate their sense of humor and fun-lovin attitude. Oft-described as drunk-punks for songs such as Whiskey Will, Cheap Wine, Lenny's a Drunk, and a tributes to the "great" American brews simply titled Bud and Miller. (Miller High Life is sponsoring the Throwup, so don't be too shy to ask the Miller Girls for some shwag...)

The venues have risen each year, and they've also added an eighth show to the punkstravaganza. Darkbuster will play different sets throughout the week with different bands opening each night. Every night features a cavalcade of rock tales about Boston, drinking, fighting, social injustice, joys of Irishness, departed friends, the power of music, and combinations thereof. Bostonist listened to every band and feels a little drunk already, but recommends the following nights as your best bets:

Recommendations and full Hometown Throwup schedule after the jump! Image of the event flyer. Post contributed by Rob Vassegh. For more about getting your kicks in Boston on the cheap, go to Cheap Thrills Boston.