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by StrungOut on 9/21/09Trocadero - PhiladelphiaFace to Face rocked the house, played a lot of great songs and left hope that they may release a new album. Good times
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Southern California punks Face to Face formed in 1991, originally comprised of singer/guitarist Trever Keith, drummer Rob Kurth, and bassist Matt Riddle. Debuting early the following year on the Dr. Strange label with Don't Turn Away, the trio was quickly snapped up by Fat Wreck Chords, which reissued the LP soon after. Adding second guitarist Chad Yaro, Face to Face toured relentlessly in the months to follow, recording a series of singles and compilation tracks collected in 1994 as Over It. When the song "Disconnected" became a local hit thanks to steady airplay on Los Angeles station KROQ, the group's profile grew considerably, and 1995's Big Choice sold in excess of 100,000 copies. In the wake of Riddle's exit, bassist Scott Shiflett signed on for Face to Face's major-label debut, a self-titled release issued on A&M in 1996. The adventurous Ignorance Is Bliss followed in mid-1999 on the Beyond label, featuring new drummer Pete Parada.
The following year saw Face to Face returning to their core sound with Reactionary, released on the band's own label, Lady Luck Records, through BMG-distributed Beyond. Through a promotion with MP3.com, Face to Face allowed fans to shape the set list for Reactionary by downloading snippets of the songs and voting which ones should make it onto the album. Nearly two million votes were received during a six-week period. Reactionary was released on June 20, 2000. The cover album Standards & Practices, which featured the band's own rendition of songs by the Smiths, the Pogues, Fugazi, the Jam, and others, was issued on Vagrant in early 2001. That year also saw Keith and Shiflett join Viva Death, which released its eponymous debut in September 2002. Meanwhile, Face to Face had joined the Dropkick Murphys for a split EP, and How to Ruin Everything, the band's sixth studio album, had appeared in March 2002.
In fall 2003, Face to Face disbanded after 13 years and six albums. Two years later, the retrospective Shoot the Moon: The Essential Collection was released on Keith's Antagonist Records. ~Jason Ankeny, AllMusic
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 4 out of 5 Face to Face finally came back to Philly!
by bakerbrown6 on 9/21/09Trocadero - PhiladelphiaIf you've ever seen Face to Face, you know the deal- awsome catchy, fast- paced pop punk from one of the best around... no surprises; they delivered as they always do. Glad the finally did a Philly show after about a 5 yr absence- catch em if you can. They kick ass!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Face to Face rocks
by Yourmom69 on 9/21/09Trocadero - PhiladelphiaAny opportunity to see these guys live you should take. I've seen them twice and both times it was kick ass!!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Face to Face Rocks!
by qerhqerh on 9/21/09Trocadero - PhiladelphiaThe opening bands were okay. The lead singer from Pegboy was definitely high on something. He could barely stand on stage and sing. More entertainment because of his state then the band itself. Face to Face came out with such energy and kept it going all night. They were awesome. They played all their old songs, obviously, and sounded right on. They played for two hours which I thought was a long time including one encore. I'm so glad i saw them. If you like Punk music you have to see these legends, they will not disappoint. Oh and the pits were ridiculous...
Rating: 5 out of 5 Face to Face was amazing!
by Slone on 9/20/09SONAR AND TALKING HEAD CLUB AT SONAR - BaltimoreFace to Face played an awesome set at Sonar. They were really good and they played for a long time.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Face To Face is still amazing live!!
by LeotheLion7 on 9/19/09House of Blues Boston - BostonThey came onstage and it was like they never went away. They played all of their 'older stuff and they had a lot of fun along with the crowd. This was an amazing show!
Rating: 5 out of 5 BEST SHOW EVER!
by Weaslehead on 9/19/09House of Blues Boston - BostonThey really stepped it up a few notches last night in Boston. They even did a song from "Ignorance is Bliss". The mosh pit was insane and the crowd sometimes sang louder than the band. Incredible.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Face to Face- fun for everyone
by Canche on 9/19/09House of Blues Boston - BostonThe concert was awesome and the crowd was great. people didn't get too rowdy which is what I always get worried about, but it was pretty chill for the most part.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Covered in beer, sweat and thrill!
by grok on 9/19/09House of Blues Boston - BostonOpening bands were ok. Weak turnout. Disappointed in Boston. More show for us to enjoy. Went crazy right up front. Excellent spot to see all action, throw elbows, scream like mad and lift crowd surfers. Face To Face rock harder than any wimpy band of young kids ever could. They played all old school stuff.