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Hometown: Richmond, VA (USA)

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Known for their intense live shows, Avail has become a favorite of punk/hardcore/whatever kids across the globe. With a unique fusion of hardcore, post-hardcore and even a little country/western, they have made a name for themselves by constant touring and memorable records for over 15 years.

Based out of Richmond, VA; Avail focuses on the topics that impact them directly: home, friends and life. Though originally from DC, the band puts a large emphasis on their current home town (since 1990) with lyrics, song titles and even albums reflecting on life in Richmond, VA.

The band released their first 4 albums via Lookout! Records, before signing with Fat Wreck Chords in 1999, who have released the band's last 2 albums

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Sunday, January 5, 2003 at 2:03 AM (EST)

Tim Barry (Avail)

Friday, May 11, 2007 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

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December 16, 2011

Tim Barry / Chris Wollard / Addison Burns (Australia)
Tim Barry is heading out for an Australian tour and he's bringing Chris Wollard and Addison Burns along for the ride. The Avail frontman last released…
January 20, 2011

Media: Smoke or Fire: "Neon Light"
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October 15, 2010

Media: Smoke or Fire to release "The Speakeasy"
Your pals in Smoke or Fire have announced that they will release their new studio album on November 9, 2010. The record is titled the Speakeasy and is the first full length for the band since This Sinking Ship in…
September 15, 2010

Media: Freeman (ex-Avail, ATP) announce debut
Richmond's Freeman have announced their debut album. The band includes current and former members of Avail including Joe Banks, Chuck McCauley, Erik Larson as well as members of other local acts including ATP, Wardance Orange and The Ghost Run. The band will be releasing It Doesn't Matter in late Summer early Fall on Failsafe…
July 13, 2010

Media: Tim Barry interview, talks Avail, etc.
Richmond's Style Weekly has posted an in-depth article about Tim Barry and his past as Avail frontman (and what led to that band's indefinite hiatus) to his current solo work.…
February 24, 2010

Media: Fat to release "Wrecktrospective" box set to celebrate 20th year
Fat Wreck Chords has announced their plans to release a 3xCD boxset titled Wrecktrospective. Originally announced several years ago, but finally getting released, the first cd will contain classic tracks from Fat Wreck Chords back catalog, while disc 2 will contain demo and unreleased…
October 23, 2009

Media: Former and current members of Avail form Freeman
Avail's Joe Banks and two of the band's former members - Chuck McCauley and Erik Larson - have started a new band called Freeman, appropriately named after the new band's…
August 26, 2009

Tours: Chuck Ragan / Jim Ward / Tim Barry / Dave Hause (Revival Tour 2009)
Chuck Ragan has announced the dates for the 2009 Revival Tour. This year, the tour will feature Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Jim Ward (At The Drive-In, Sleepercar, Sparta), Tim Barry…
July 29, 2009

Tours: Chuck Ragan / Jim Ward / Tim Barry / Dave Hause (Revival Tour 2009)
The bill and some dates have been announced for the 2009 edition of the Revival Tour. This year, the tour will feature Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Jim Ward (At The Drive-In, Sleepercar, Sparta), Tim Barry (Avail),…
July 24, 2009