The Cynics at the ROXY SHOWCASE 8-26-88

The their second DC appearance (the first was at DC Space). Filmed by me from the balcony. They still had Becky Smith on keyboards, and it was a major part of their sound. She left later in 1988. Their bassist Steve Magee (he also did their artwork) was known for keeping his back to the crowd.

[@christophmiessler5459]

One of best live Band i have seen end of 80ties begin 90ties in the "Ecstasy Club" in Berlin-Schöneberg.A fantastic Band to are the "Tommyknockers"from Kanada i mean.In the same Club.

[@badvidsofgoodshows]

Incredible footage. Thanks for putting it online. The Cynics have been a long time favourite of mine, and being able to see some good quality footage from an early show is a treat!

[@robbinewhite]

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[@larabrown6963]

Really enjoying this! I don't know how I missed this show back in the day. It's giving me energy today! Thanks!

[@coaledro1]

Marvellous!! Cynics Forever!!

[@dalakerdaniel9240]

Hell Yeah have fun mate ☠️💣☠️

[@adamsmith8533]

Wow thanks for sharing this. I used to play in a band called the jacklords, and toured with the cynics in 88. Awesome.

[@robbinewhite]

you're welcome

[@dalakerdaniel9240]

Supercool Adam are you on YT? My friend used to promote the Europe Tours mid 80s - early 90s great lads been to several brilliant gigs!!! Have fun and cheers from Motorcity Stuttgart Germany RnR 🍻💊🍻

[@bostezogris]

Fantastico documento,saludos garageros desde Barcelona

[@paolocogo8232]

Thanks!!!!!!!! ❤

[@robbinewhite]

Any time

[@jasonhochman3750]

The description leaves out that the drummer at this time was "Bill Bored"--Bill von Hagen, who had been in Pittsburgh bands the Puke and the Cardboards, as well as co founding Get Hip records with Michael and Greg. He also went on to become a programmer and collector of obsolete computers.

[@mikekolesar6270]

Jason - The drummer at this time was Mike Quinlan. I replaced Bill in October 87 and played the DC Space show (Robbie, why didn't you film THAT one!!) in January 88. Mike replaced me in June of that year.

[@SamSteinig]

@@mikekolesar6270 I saw this exact lineup (with Mike Quinlan) at The Big Kahuna in NYC in '88. Loudest show I had ever been to (at that point). Years later, Gregg put out a bunch of records by my band Mondo Topless, and I got to play organ a few times onstage w/The Cynics

[@patryckalbert6053]

Superbe lotsa cool 6'T's punk cover ....love it !

[@robbinewhite]

Patryck ALBERT thank you

[@judas668]

this is amazing!

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[@headandfacesmusic8874]

Chicken, please. Great footage. Kudos!

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[@MsManny84]

without becky they lost their sound!!!!