Videos: Blue Meanies: "Smash the Magnavox (live at Riot Fest 2006)"
Much loved ska/punk act Blue Meanies have posted a live track recorded during their much anticipated reunion for Chicago's Riot Fest. The band performed "Smash the Magnavox" from their 1997 album, Full Throttle. Through wonder of YouTube, you can also check out the original video here. You can click Read More for the live…
November 06, 2007

Videos: Blue Meanies looking for memorabilia, fooage for possible documentary
Blue Meanies are looking to gather various memorabilia and footage in the hopes of using it in an upcoming documentary. The band explained: We […] are looking for some more video footage, pics, flyers, posters - anything that any of you may have that is Meanies-related - for possible inclusion in the documentary that our good pal Andy Ramsey of Transit Studios is working…
June 20, 2007

Videos: Blue Meanies are Riot Fest secret guest at Double Door this Friday
Blue Meanies have confirmed that they are the "secret" guest at the Riot Fest Preshow Bash set to take place on Friday at the Double Door. The band let us know: Hey there punknews crew, this is Sean Dolan from the Meanies writing. It's not so secret now that we are the secret guest at the Riot Fest Preshow Bash I at Double Door. The beloved Chicago outfit will be reuniting along with…
November 02, 2006

Contests: Win Riot Fest Swag and Passes!
Next weekend will be Riot Fest in Chicago. The event will feature an amazing array of bands including a rare performance from Chicago punk heroes Naked Raygun, as well as Blue Meanies, …
October 25, 2006

Media: Blue Meanies post more new music
In anticipation of their upcoming reuinion performance, the Blue Meanies have posted some more "outtakes and demos" from their sessions for the The Post Wave along with some explanations of…
September 10, 2006

Media: 7Seconds, Youth Bridge, more added to Riot Fest 2006
If three high-profile reunions was not enough already for Riot Fest 2006, the organizers today announced the addition of three legendary punk rock acts, 7Seconds, Youth Brigade and the Effigies. The band's join the previously announced bill headlined by reunions from Naked Raygun, the Blue Meanies…
September 07, 2006

Media: Blue Meanies post unreleased songs
In anticipation of their upcoming reuinion performance, the Blue Meanies have posted some "outtakes and demos" from their sessions for the The Post Wave along with some explanations of each. You can check out the songs on their myspace page and the descriptions in…
August 29, 2006

Media: The Misfits, the Adicts, UK Subs, Orange, Juicehead drop off Riot Fest
The entire Fiend Fest Lineup (Misfits / The Adicts / Osaka Popstar / Juicehead / Orange) have dropped off the recently announced Riot Fest bill. The Riot Fest promoters…
August 28, 2006

Media: Naked Raygun, Blue Meanies, Misfits, Bollweevils at Riot Fest 2006
A number of high profile reunions and performances are taking place at this year's Riot Fest in Chicago. Among the bands set to perform are hometown heroes Naked Raygun, as well as Blue Meanies, …
August 16, 2006