Against Me!
Keynote Speaker: Punk Rock Band Known for Songs Like "Thrash Unreal" and "I Was a Teenage Anarchist"
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Against Me! Biography
Against Me! was formed in 1997 by singer/guitarist Tom Gabel as a solo act, occasionally performing with backing musicians. The first Against Me! release was an eponymously-titled 1997 cassette demo. With the addition of drummer Kevin Mahon, a second demo, 1998’s “Vivida Vis!,” was released in limited numbers by Misanthrope Records.
The band's first EP, “Against Me!,” was released in 2000 through Crasshole Records. Their first widely-distributed release was the 2001 EP, “Crime as Forgiven by Against Me!,” released by Plan-It-X Records and Gabel's own Sabot Productions. A third EP, an eponymously-titled acoustic recording by Gabel and bassist Dustin Fridkin, was released later that year.
Mahon left the band and was replaced by Warren Oakes, and second guitarist James Bowman was added for the band's first album, 2002's “Against Me! Is Reinventing Axl Rose,” released by No Idea Records. Fridkin left and was replaced by Andrew Seward, and this lineup released the single “The Disco Before the Breakdown” in 2002.
Against Me! signed to Fat Wreck Chords and released their second album, 2003's “Against Me! as the Eternal Cowboy,” supported by singles for “Cavalier Eternal” and “Sink, Florida, Sink.” The DVD “We're Never Going Home” followed, documenting their spring 2004 tour. 2005's “Searching for a Former Clarity” spawned singles for “Don't Lose Touch” and “From Her Lips to God's Ears (The Energizer),” which also became the band's first music videos. The live album “Americans Abroad!!! Against Me!!! Live in London!!!” followed in 2006.
Against Me! moved to Sire Records for 2007's “New Wave,” which debuted at #57 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and featured their first charting single, “Thrash Unreal,” which reached #11 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. “White People for Peace,” “Stop!” and “New Wave” were also released as singles from the album. The DVD “Live at the Key Club” followed later that year. In 2008 Sire released the digital EP, “New Wave B-Sides.”
Oakes left the band in 2009 and was replaced by Hot Water Music drummer George Rebelo. Fat Wreck Chords released “The Original Cowboy” in 2009, featuring a collection of demo recordings from the “Eternal Cowboy” sessions. Against Me!'s fifth studio album, 2010's “White Crosses,” reached #34 on the Billboard 200. It was supported by singles for “I Was a Teenage Anarchist,” “High Pressure Low” and “White Crosses.” Rebelo left the band later that year and was replaced by Jay Weinberg.
In 2011 Fat Wreck Chords released “Total Clarity,” a collection of demos from the “Searching for a Former Clarity” sessions. This was followed by the “Russian Spies” / “Occult Enemies” single. That same year the band launched their own label, Total Treble Music, reissuing “White Crosses” with an added disc of bonus material titled “Black Crosses.”
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What topics does Against Me! speak about?
Against Me! is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music and Celebrity.
Where does Against Me! travel from?
Against Me! generally travels from Gainesville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Against Me! is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music and Celebrity. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Against Me! generally travels from Gainesville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sam Smith, St. Lucia and We Were Promised Jetpacks. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Against Me! for an upcoming event.
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Miley Cyrus and Laura Jane Grace Perform Against Me! Track ...
Miley Cyrus joined Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace for an acoustic rendition of the Florida punk band's "True Trans Soul Rebel."
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Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace Talks 'Gender Is Over' Jersey ...
Against Me!'s Laura Jane Grace discusses her 'Gender Is Over! If You Want It' jersey and why she's giving it away for charity.
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Against Me! returns, begins new chapter - The Daily Eastern News ...
A week after the article was published, Florida punk band Against Me!'s long- awaited sixth album, “Transgender Dysphoria Blues” hit shelves, adding more to ...
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Against Me Announce New Album 'Transgender Dysphoria Blues ...
Punk rockers Against Me will release their sixth album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, on January 21. It will be the first record the group has released.
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Laura Jane Grace's Fresh Start: Inside Against Me's New 'Blues'
Against Me! have a new rhythm section (drummer Atom Willard and touring bassist Inge Johansson), but the core of the band remains Grace and Bowman ...
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How do I book Against Me! to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Against Me! for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Against Me!, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Against Me! or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Against Me! for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Against Me!, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Against Me!, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Against Me! speak about?
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Where does Against Me! travel from?
Against Me! generally travels from Gainesville, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Against Me!?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Against Me! for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Against Me! for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Against Me! or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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