Avail

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**Avail** is an American punk rock band from Richmond, Virginia, United States. Originally from Reston, Virginia, the band formed in 1987, its members including Joe Banks, Doug Crosby, Brien Stewart, and Mikey Warstler. The only original remaining member, guitar player Joe Banks, teamed up with rival band LDK's (Learning Disabled Kids) Tim Barry. They moved to Richmond in 1990, and soon, after numerous line up changes, put together a solid lineup to release their first album "Satiate" in 1992. Many of their lyrics center on Richmond. The band released six studio albums.

The band has never officially disbanded, but has not released any new material since 2002 and stopped playing live shows in 2007.

On March 26, 2019, the band announced a reunion show at The National in Richmond, Virginia, scheduled for July 19. Since then, they have played multiple shows and continue to tour.  There are currently no plans to release any new material.

## Members

Current
* Tim Barry - vocals
* Joe Banks - Guitar
* Gwomper - Bass
* Erik Larson - Drums
* Beau Beau Butler - Cheerleader

Former members
* Brien Stewart-vocals
* Chuck McCauley - Bass
* Robert Kelshian - Bass
* DJ Grimes - Bass
* Doug Crosby - Drums
* Mikey Warstler - Bass
* Ed Trask- Drums

## Label change

Avail self-released their first LP, *Satiate* on Catheter-Assembly Records. It was later re-released by Lookout! Records. They released several studio releases on Lookout! and then went on to Fat Wreck Chords for *One Wrench* and *Front Porch Stories.* Most recently, they have signed on with Jade Tree Records who has recently re-released the Avail albums *Dixie*, *4am Friday*, and *Over the James*.

## Legacy in Richmond

Tim Barry is currently writing and performing solo music. Joe Banks, Chuck McCauley and Erik Larson have teamed up in the band Freeman.

## Discography

### Albums

* *Satiate* - 1992 - Lookout! Records
* *Dixie* - 1994 - Lookout! Records
* *4am Friday* - 1996 - Lookout! Records
* *Over the James* - 1998 - Lookout! Records
* *One Wrench* - 2000 - Fat Wreck Chords
* *Front Porch Stories* - 2002 - Fat Wreck Chords

### Live albums

* *Live at the Kings Head Inn* - 1993 - Old Glory Records
* *Live at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco* - 1998 - Lookout! Records
* *V.M. Live Presents...Avail* - 1999 - Liberation Records

### Demo albums

* *Each Other* - 1988
* *Reaching Out* - 1989

### EPs

* *Who's to Say What Stays the Same* - 1991 - Sunspot Records
* *Attempt to Regress* - 1993 - Catheter Assembly
* *The Fall of Richmond* - 1997 - Lookout! Records - split EP with (Young) Pioneers
* *100 Times* - 1999 - Fat Wreck Chords

### Music videos

* "Simple Song" (1996)
* "West Wye" (2002)

## References

1. ↑ Necci, Marilyn Drew. "Now Hear This: AVAIL Reunites At The National In July". *RVA Magazine*. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
2. ↑ "Avail Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick". *www.songkick.com*. Retrieved 2020-02-06.

## External links

* Full Live Set from The Fest 6
* Scanner Zine interview with Beau
* Welcome to Flavor Country interview with Tim
* Tim Barry's interview on DPR
* Chuck McCauley's page

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