Unwound Last Show Thekla, Olympia Washington 4-1-2002

[@stronkman9157]

R.I.P Vern Rumsey

[@devthous]

AND RIP MF DOOM

[@wormskull2454]

Sara is one of the most distinct drummers ever. You hear it, you know it’s her. The way she crosses arms to the toms while riding on the the hi-hat or ride is her signature style & I’ve never heard it done better.

[@TheZatrahc]

The woman who screams "this is the best song in the world! wooo!!" before look a ghost is at 100% the correct energy

[@StaggaLags]

The woman who screams "TEN MORE YEARS!!" at 55:11 had it absolutely right ...and the guy who screams "kaaanTIIINAAAAA for the love of god.." right after sounds like David Cross

[@GEORGETHOMAS2001]

@@StaggaLags holy shit he does sound like david cross

[@wilhelmvg9978]

she's really drunk and obnoxious tbh but she did make a great point there

[@ltomolo]

Sara Lund is absolutely one of my very favorite drummers!

[@skralin]

Lucas Tomolonis her drumming on October All Over fucks me up

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

in my top 3 favorite drummers along with Jimmy Chamberlin and Pete de Freitas

[@ltomolo]

@@skralin yes! That off beat is nuts!!!

[@ltomolo]

@@soysaucehairdye7869 didn't know Pete de Freitas until now. I'll investigate! Jimmy Chamberlain was definitely a badass. Too bad it ended the way it did for him, but I remember Darcy saying on MTV music awards or something "Thank you Filter for letting us steal your drummer!"

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

@@ltomolo Pete de Freitas is really underrated. He sadly died at 27 from a motorcycle accident. All of the Echo and Bunnyman albums he drummed on are worth checking out. I would also add Abe Cunningham and Josh Baruth to my top five list of drummers. Love all of them for their unique styles.

[@RealAsaMitaka]

when someone says something so post-hardcorephobic you gotta hit them with the Unwond Stare

[@sonicwretch]

unwound is genreless imo

[@bingushead3491]

@@sonicwretchhow does being genre-less even work?

[@regu6681]

watching this in the aftermath of Vern's passing. he's killing it here. 2020 hurts so much, I just want to curl up and let it all blow over. RIP.

[@TheWonderJr]

same :(

[@captainhardon]

:(

[@RustinChole]

Same.

[@MisterBeauJanGels]

Did they have the chorus of Corpse Pose playing on an endless loop at his funeral? Asking for a friend, of course.

[@drbooks]

Sara Lund is such an amazing drummer. She brings such originality and vibe to every track. I hope she gets the credit she deserves.

[@PL-wg8co]

I was lucky enough to become friends with Vern after unwound broke up. He recorded a band of mine. What a sweet man he was. Very modest and friendly. I was always a bit disturbed by his drinking but just the nicest guy.

[@shawarmaboy4844]

Friend of mine also. Vern had a lot of demons but the people with the most baggage smile the brightest and are the nicest. He is dearly missed.

[@libidoswitch]

There'll never be another band like Unwound. Ever.

[@RustinChole]

That’s the truth. They did so much for rock culture. Never seemed to get their day in the sun.

[@kaylons]

@@RustinChole They might now

[@RustinChole]

Home town heroes. DIY legends. Every one of em, Justin Vern and Sara. Such an enormous influence on rock culture. (RIP Vern).

[@fakeis751]

00:28 all souls day 03:39 murder movies 05:24 laugh track 09:06 scarlette 14:18 look a ghost 17:40 october all over 22:54 next exit 27:50 envelope 31:19 petals like bricks 34:00 unauthorized autobiography 37:12 corpse pose 40:36 usual dosage 47:10 for your entertainment 55:29 dragnalus 59:29 valentine card/kantina/were, are or was or is

[@Superisr]

Thanks a lot

[@Inacatsuit]

BASED tracklist poster

[@soccermommy7001]

Bless ur soul

[@Koettnylle]

This band quit at their absolute best, instead of plummeting to shit. Respect worthy!

[@XxidiotXxBosses]

yea im honestly kinda glad they broke up, they have such an assortment of records that justifies their break up

[@bluegorilla1014]

Same with Fugazi

[@uberpab]

They are touring again!

[@proxinite]

@@uberpab crazy

[@anahitaazadeh3449]

@@uberpab holy shit

[@artfuldodger0870]

I'm glad they got to end it this way. 1991-2091 Love you, Vern.

[@8loksewe637]

It's cool that justin is changing his guitar by album, using the clear one for leaves and red for rep and before. also, vern resting a cig on the headstock of his bass, legendary

[@pigammon7843]

I think a lot of Leaves is written in an alt tuning, which might be why?

[@9lettere668]

@@pigammon7843 do you know about j tunings ?

[@URLIRL]

I'm just gonna say it straight up, THIS BAND IS THE BEST BAND EVER FORMED! I've probably listened to their stuff thousands of times ever and never got tired of them NOT EVEN ONCE! its unbelievable how good this band is, and most of that is credits to Sara Lund- she's fucking amazing on those drums holy. Now that they're touring again, I just hope a new album comes out. It would be the greatest thing to happen to me in the last years!

[@geckorider]

going to their chicago show on the 8th of march, so fucking happy they're back. i don't think there should be another album, though. they have a flawless discography as it is. It wouldn't work without vern anyways.

[@URLIRL]

@@geckorider man i wish i was you, living in a 3rd world, busted ass country really sucks hahaha Im gonna have to disagree with you though because they worked so hard finding their sound which they eventually found and perfected with Leaves Turn Inside You so I just want to hear more of it I guess haha but yeah, you're right, without Vern it probably wouldn't sound and feel the same- RIP to the Legend.

[@SpikeHunter3]

were, are or was is has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever

[@rainbowvomitself]

love the balding guy rocking out near the front. was probably a fan since the beginning. god bless him

[@Jason.Loewenstein]

What a band.

[@groovy4451]

Jason Loewenstein Lmao, is that actually you?

[@stronkman9157]

GR Rich holy shit it is him

[@skk8witch999]

Jason Lowenstein of Sebadoh loves Unwound? Man this is a perfect crossover.

[@prostheticgooch]

I certainly agree. You and Vern are both major inspirations for me.

[@2wofacejefe]

@@skk8witch999may be late, but they toured together.

[@paulphoenix1669]

Just discovered this band on Monday and have listened to Fake Train maybe 4 times already. So amazing. Kantina chills me to my core man. When he's screaming "Dont go , stay...." I can literally feel that shit in my bones Glad theres live footage of it

[@RustinChole]

Get Repetition and Fake Plastic Ideas. Even better than fake train. (First two tracks from this show are off that album).

[@invertedcrown]

kantina rips me apart... i just got into this band a few weeks ago, because of that song.... have only listened to unwound since...

[@jackwilliams5838]

Patiently awating 10 am so i can score a ticket to finally see unwound. Life changing music. Cannot wait for this reunion. Love live vern.

[@Денискрылов-м4ы]

What? They are going to reunite?

[@jackwilliams5838]

@@Денискрылов-м4ы they announced a us tour for next march. Tickets sold out instantly. They had to add two shows to each city.

[@jackwilliams5838]

@@Денискрылов-м4ы they announced a us tour for next march. Tickets sold out instantly. They had to add two shows to each city.

[@MisterBeauJanGels]

Is that 10am thing designed to ensure the audience is primarily Trustafarians? I know I'm not gonna pass up paying work for anything asking me to give up even more money.

[@TheGuy735]

rip vern

[@RustinChole]

I honestly didn’t realize how integral these guys were to my personal journey as a musician till Vern died, I just took for granted that some day they’d be back. Now listening to their records, I can hear I stole all my bass work from Vern, my drum work from Sara, and the offbeat stabbing vocals of Justin.... I had the pleasure of knowing them. Even so hearing Repetition for the first time was a life experience I’ll never forget. Rest in power Vern.

[@josh5868]

Holy shit this set is gold, just found them last week and now im obssessed with Unwound...

[@PiNsTriPesANDsKuLLs]

A friend and I were privileged enough to witness this great band's last two shows. This show was incredibly intense, especially knowing it was their last....the energy in the air could have been cut with a knife.

[@twentyarms]

I was at the one with the Ex in Portland. I took a bus from Chicago to see it. Deeply regret not going on to Oly for the last one.

[@jandewind3117]

REunion atm

[@rudejeams]

All Soul's Day 0:28 Murder Movies 3:40 Laugh Track 5:24 Scarlette 9:05 Look A Ghost 14:21 October All Over 17:44 Next Exit 22:55 Envelope 27:53 Petals Like Bricks 31:18 Unauthorized Autobiography 34:00 Corpse Pose 37:13 Usual Dosage 40:37 For Your Entertainment 47:13 Dragnalus 55:29 Valentine Card 59:30 Kantina 1:02:22

[@robloxpapichulo]

Thanks

[@josephjoseph4938]

finally someone made a track list for this video

[@joechapman8802]

hey nerd

[@120MinutesWithMattsPinealGland]

Your doing God’s work. Thank you.

[@anlakea]

THANK YOU

[@esquizoideonirico3301]

You'll be greatly missed Vern. Thank you so much for all the great music and inspiration. Rest in power.

[@seanmlennon]

Best band of the 90s

[@clayman518]

Rest in Peace Vern 🥺

[@mason500]

20 years ago today. UNWOUND 1991 -> 2091

[@BlackTeddies]

Awww he's wearing a suit. Looking good Justin.

[@SuperMario16bit]

Best best rhythm section EVER

[@yaddayaddayah]

THEY'RE BACK BITCHES WOOOO

[@MichaelSalmons64]

still my favorite band... i'm so glad to find this. what a set.

[@justinbaker6797]

Best band ever.. Late comer.. found these folks in late 2014. Great fucking band, man. Wish i could've heard them live!

[@johnstamosfan9917]

You can now lmao

[@justinbaker6797]

@@johnstamosfan9917 live is not online, my dude

[@johnstamosfan9917]

@@justinbaker6797 they got back together, fool!

[@justinbaker6797]

@@johnstamosfan9917 All the details... many bestowed upon fool...

[@absurdistoxymoron]

Just realised that Sarah Lund's drums on Murder Movies sound exactly like a train clacking along the tracks. An amazing song and one of the best drummers to have been recorded (painterly but incredibly direct and always serving the song).

[@westernhemlock]

One of the best bands ever. Olympia hasn’t been the same without them.

[@seandack8263]

I'm so glad this exists in such stellar quality for 20 years ago. I'm also so sad this event ever had to happen and I'm also glad they're back. I also wish Vern was still around and after reading the Unwound book, I know how hard everything was for everyone involved during this time. But at this precise moment, they're simply the best band on the planet. Bar none.

[@JordanJMichael]

I come back to this page every so often to soak up the greatness of Unwound.

[@markta]

Wow, that ending was so beautiful and sooo amazing!!!!!! A sad and perfect ending!!!!! Thanks UNWOUND!!!!!

[@jamesalsworth7015]

RIP Vern. Always a legend

[@hermanfranks68]

Many thanks for posting this very special concert. It marked the end of a great Oly band. I was on the top level to my right, looking at the stage. They were all very kind people in person. Vern, you rock, buddy! The video taping and sound were terrific! Great job to the video taper! :-) It was sad to see Thekla close around May 2002 or so, it was a very special & awesome place to hang out. I always remember it fondly. It was the end of a great era.

[@stargazer710]

they were a truly great band. thank you for this essential document.

[@lookingatcrap]

RIP VERN

[@PromisingLocalBandsEtAlia]

Saw them at Amherst College’s student union on 9/9/01 and it was a great chance to experience them up close. Still have the t-shirt and memories of that show, Unwound was and is definitely a foundational band for me.

[@mutantpub4092]

So great to have this video. They absolutely killed it. Leaves Turn Inside You is my all-time fave album and it sucks I'll never see them live but at least I have this!

[@custodiancolorzoo870]

Replying incase you didn't hear - THEY ARE BACK! Jared Warren filling in for Vern (RIP my brotha). Feb 2023 onward. BE THERE!

[@Stressjaw]

"It's such a joyous occasion to be here on this magical evening"

[@jahsonora]

47:45 one of the best drum beats in rock n roll history

[@mixtapesmtl]

absolute legends, RIP Vern

[@custodiancolorzoo870]

And Jared is the ONLY sub for Vern who makes it ok! Can't wait to experience it! I am front and center in this vid - those last 4 shows were amazing!!!

[@severancedenied]

UNWOUND TOUR 2023 LETS GO

[@beesleyc]

This is staggeringly great. Photography, edit, sound, mix, performance, attire. Amazing. THANKS!

[@bennyshambles]

SlowRiots - The red guitar Justin played is an Epiphone ET-270 from the early 1970's. They were the first of the Japanese-made Epiphones and their shape/design is very unique when compared to all other Epiphones, even the others in the Japanese ET series. I used to play an ET-290N, which looks similar to the older Cornets and Wilterns from the 1960's, but I destroyed it over a couple of years. I recently found an ET-270 here in Dallas at a vintage guitar shop and they're very affordable. I see them on eBay often and for under $400-500. They're pretty awesome guitars for the price range, but I liked my old ET-290N more because the pickups that came with it were a lot better, plus it had gold hardware, so I was bling before it was a thing. Ha!

[@audiojihad]

You were the guitarist for GGGAH, right? Were you playing the 290 in that band?

[@AndersonB.S]

Marvelous.... luv this band

[@ajayasiver3944]

I can't even tell you how much i love this band. im 58. rip vern Sara and Justin much love to you

[@punkinmyvitamins1]

I almost cried at the end of Kantina );

[@RustinChole]

I did cry at the time, knowing it was their last, and again now that Vern is gone. (RIP)

[@nikkitronic80]

I was this show and the second to last one the night before at bobs java jive in Tacoma. Best show ever!

[@custodiancolorzoo870]

Same. I was also lucky enough to be at PDX and Seattle. Amazing mini tour to end it. They did it properly.

[@dugbird]

Thank you so much for posting this.

[@gabeuop79]

Thank you ! This makes me want a reunion tour MORE THAN EVER !!!

[@mickeyneely4879]

thank you for posting. this music is beautiful.

[@punkinmyvitamins1]

wait wait wait don't go. stay stay stay stay :( I think I just cried a little inside.

[@rogeriosuarez2441]

Perfect from beginning to end

[@anahitaazadeh3449]

When 9:26 came along I realized I was born about 20 years too late. Almost cried knowing I will never experience this live, but I’m incredibly grateful it lives forever online. Edit: I just figured out they’re touring right now. What an emotional rollercoaster

[@StaggaLags]

happy 19th birthday, thekla performance

[@StaggaLags]

Happy 20th birthday, Thekla performance

[@StaggaLags]

happy 21st birthday, thekla performance

[@interrexclamacion]

Happy (late) 22nd birthday, Thekla Performance

[@itsnathanoliver]

damn the end of this show is especially awesome!!!!!

[@ryandenis7667]

best band of all time

[@jake8cougs]

Love Unwound.

[@Bobtheneonzombie]

The flashing lights during Were, Are or Was or Is, combined with the red curtains, thats got to be a homage to Twin Peaks right? I mean they're from Washington so I'm saying yeah.

[@buckovens6706]

everything is a homega to twinpeaks in these alternative bands who cares

[@TheWonderJr]

I thought the same thing

[@zodismegalame]

the entire styling for the sert is obviously a reference to twin peaks. sarah's dressed sorta like the midget from agent cooper's dream in season 1(?), the red courtain also being a staple of the dream sequences + the formal attire and lighting. if it isn't meant to be styled after twin peaks then it's one hell of a coincidence

[@mrovantes]

Thank you for uploading this!

[@_snotrocket_]

so much perfection...

[@bengrachek8490]

R.I.P. Vern

[@Luschan]

Can’t wait to see them in SF. I’m pumped for all the old timers that have been into them since the 90s.

[@severebash9153]

And the newcomers born in ‘94 as well! Got into them quite deeply visiting a sister who moved to near Tumwater, and LTIY was the perfect soundtrack. Saw them at the Teragram Ballroom and it was such a mix of old and new.

[@ThePowersThatBeef]

That out of tune guitar seems to be a bit of a trademark. Thing is, you do see him tuning. Maybe he then slightly turns it out. Saw these guys in Prague at 007 Club Strahov about 1997. Excellent gig! Spoke to Justin I recall. Nice guy. Should have asked him about the guitar tuning thing. (or lack of it)

[@playstationskate345]

when you spoke to him what ddi you guys talk about?

[@rozaanfakhri]

can't believe this is already 22 years ago

[@FellDestroyedMusic]

That multi-cam transition on the All Souls Day breakdown 😏

[@michaelcannon3978]

miss this band. so, so much...

[@ThePacogordo]

Miss this band... Justin's new band is pretty good too... Through I have yet to see them. :(

[@tempjon]

Que hermosa banda, llena de energia y sonoridad.

[@igbsmf]

so I was born exactly a month before their last show, and I fucking love them to death now, turning 19 on March 1st. At least I can I was alive at the same time unwound shows were going on, even though this was the last one.

[@magneticremy6460]

not anymore !!!

[@jks2]

wow they still have the same gear they had 20 years ago.

[@desilusor]

God, yes yes yes. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING THIS.

[@BlackTeddies]

Wish they played something from their very first album (the one with sandeno).

[@awsmdrummer62]

there's something really nerve-racking and uncomfortable about this performance, in a good way. they ended the best they could've possibly done, the three song epic is their best "song". below the salt would've been cool too

[@OscarDoesEverything]

+BlueMistBands Were, Are and Was or Is actually brought me to tears

[@awsmdrummer62]

OscarDoesEverything it always does for me, but watching it like this was easily one of the top 5 live performances i've ever seen

[@twentyarms]

@@OscarDoesEverything It's always been a really important song for me. Gratifying to see that it must be for them too, to play it last.

[@PatoGuzmanAd]

totally, it's the "breaking-up" feeling, last shows and last album ever

[@traegermethod3802]

Hahaha at 55:09 I hear Sean Kelly and I joking around by one of the recording mics.

[@StaggaLags]

"kaan-TIIIIIINAAA for the love of ga-haad"

[@shawarmaboy4844]

NO LONGER GONNA BE THEIR OFFICIAL LAST SHOW AS OF FEBRUARY 2023!!! WOOOOOHOOO!!!

[@BlackTeddies]

I have the speakers turned up all the way and it's not loud enough....

[@kintxi6754]

best band of all time, RIP Vern ;(

[@wilbur112]

AND THEY ARE BACK

[@gam3garage]

THANK YOU

[@milow-cl9kt]

I was a late bloomer with this group, and first heard them on Brave New Waves on CBC as the host of that show really dug them (and Long Hind Legs was played on that same broadcast) I was instantly hooked, and really dismayed they broke up well over a year later. Wish I could have made the 6 1/2 hour haul to see this show when it happened.

[@custodiancolorzoo870]

You now have a chance! Feb 2023. Go get them!

[@luciano.3347]

pero que joyita

[@cirilorivera]

Love this guys!

[@jkf9167]

This band is why I never should have even tried to be a rock musician.

[@Onche518]

Were Are Or Was Or Is is fucking phenomenal here

[@ehunr321]

What does he say at 55:17? You can clearly hear the crowd wanting, "Valentine" but I don't know what he says

[@fakeis751]

+Ethan Farg something like 'okay, one more, just cause you guys want to'

[@godsentmeheretorockyou]

Just saw them in seattle feb 3rd!

[@nanofromdabando]

I get to see them in Chicago in 2 weeks! So excited

[@jamisonbalvin]

This band isn’t over yet. Not even close.

[@DavidDiLillo]

This version of "Usual Dosage" is killer. As is the whole thing.

[@tourettes84]

VALENTINE!

[@stuartjensen1734]

RIP vern rumsey

[@vera7677]

only 3 dollars to se the best band of all time

[@brownbrownpony]

holy shit. after the hour mark the excitement and wildness just FUCKING RULES

[@BoulGod666]

how are people not losing their minds in the audience?