{"id":2770,"date":"2026-08-29T09:49:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T21:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=2770"},"modified":"2026-08-29T11:07:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T23:07:54","slug":"blake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2026\/08\/blake","title":{"rendered":"Blake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Blake was a high-energy skate-punk band hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, known for their raw, fast-paced sound. Formed in 1998, the band was founded by Tim Vogtherr (bass, vocals), Dave Brown (drums), Craig Coburn (guitar, vocals), and A.J (vocals). The group came together almost by accident when Craig and Dave, jamming instrumental punk and hardcore, caught the ear of a local promoter. With a gig lined up in just three weeks, they recruited Tim and A.J, wrote an entire live set, and hit the stage. By the end of the year Blake was on the bill for touring US band <strong>Sprung Monkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Read more<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Blake was a part of Wellington\u2019s fourth punk wave along with local acts <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/brubeck\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"139\">Brubeck<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/channel-13\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"146\">Channel 13<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/05\/floorpie\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"252\">Floorpie<\/a><\/strong> and out-of-towners <strong>Sommerset<\/strong> and <strong>Kitsch<\/strong>. They also continued to get opening slots for international heavyweights like <strong>MXPX, The Ataris, 28 Days, The Vandals, Guttermouth<\/strong> and <strong>Shutdown<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In 2000, A.J parted ways with the band, and Blake continued as a three-piece with Craig stepping up as lead vocalist and guitarist. Later that year they released their debut EP, <em><strong>Holy Moly<\/strong><\/em>, showcasing their melodic pop-punk sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">In October 2001, Blake dropped their debut full-length album, <em><strong>Outta Control<\/strong><\/em>, later embarking on the \u201c<strong>Drunks \u2018n\u2019 Punks<\/strong>\u201d tour with local delinquents <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/05\/the-minimals\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2602\">The Minimals<\/a><\/strong> finishing up with a farewell show at Valve on December 21. Seeking new opportunities and with a debut album in the luggage, Blake relocated to Australia, playing extensively across Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney before returning to New Zealand for a North Island tour in late 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">There\u2019s not much record of what happened to Blake after 2002, although they do make two further appearances in compilations: <strong>Punkemon Vol.2<\/strong> (2004) and <strong>Pick of the Litter<\/strong> (2005).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Add To This Post<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">To contribute info, photos, corrections contact mail@upthepunks.co.nz<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Origin<\/strong><\/td><td>Wellington<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Genre<\/strong><\/td><td>pop-punk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1998 &#8211; 2002?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Global Routes Music<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Floorpie, Brubeck, <br>The Minimals<br>Channel 13<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Tim Vogtherr (bass, b-vocals)<br>Dave Brown (drums)<br>Craig Coburn (guitar, vocals 2000-2002)<br>A.J (vocals 1998-2000)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Releases<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Title<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Date<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Label<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Format<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Holy Moly<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">EP<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Outta Control<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2001<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Global Routes Music<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Punkemon Vol. 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2001<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Smalltime Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Punkemon Vol. 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2004<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Smalltime Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Pick Of The Litter 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2005<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Puppy Killer Records<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">compilation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NrQtfBWDNSE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" 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swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17385\" data-id=\"17385\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_04-1-699x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_04-1-699x1024.jpg 699w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_04-1-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_04-1-768x1124.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_04-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"796\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17386\" data-id=\"17386\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_05-1.jpg\" 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height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17388\" data-id=\"17388\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_11-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_11-1.jpg 668w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_11-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17389\" data-id=\"17389\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_12-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_12-1.jpg 645w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_12-1-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"644\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17390\" data-id=\"17390\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_13-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_13-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_13-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_13-1-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"809\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17391\" data-id=\"17391\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_14-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_14-1.jpg 809w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_14-1-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/blake_14-1-768x949.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 809px) 100vw, 809px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1998, September 25, James Cabaret<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_09_25_jamescabaret-707x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_09_25_jamescabaret-707x1024.jpg 707w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_09_25_jamescabaret-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_09_25_jamescabaret-768x1113.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_09_25_jamescabaret.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1998, October 29, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_10_29_indigo-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_10_29_indigo-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_10_29_indigo-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_10_29_indigo-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_10_29_indigo-1170x827.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_10_29_indigo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/1998\/12\/1998-december-1-indigo\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17342\">1998, December 1, Indigo<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"859\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-12662\" data-id=\"12662\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_12_01_indigo.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_12_01_indigo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_12_01_indigo-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_12_01_indigo-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_12_01_indigo-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1998_12_01_indigo-1170x838.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"727\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17344\" data-id=\"17344\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_02.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_02.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_02-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_02-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_02-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_02-1170x709.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"749\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17343\" data-id=\"17343\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_01.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_01-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_01-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_01-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1998_12_01_indigo_01-1170x730.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1999<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, March 27, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_03_27_thistlehall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2789\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_03_27_thistlehall.jpg 620w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_03_27_thistlehall-207x300.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, July 30, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_07_30_indigo-719x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_07_30_indigo-719x1024.jpg 719w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_07_30_indigo-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_07_30_indigo-768x1093.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_07_30_indigo.jpg 843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, September 4, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_09_04_thistlehall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2766\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_09_04_thistlehall.jpg 657w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1999_09_04_thistlehall-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, September 24, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_09_24_indigo-712x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_09_24_indigo-712x1024.jpg 712w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_09_24_indigo-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_09_24_indigo-768x1105.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_09_24_indigo.jpg 834w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1999, December 16, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"713\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_12_16_indigo-713x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_12_16_indigo-713x1024.jpg 713w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_12_16_indigo-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_12_16_indigo-768x1102.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1999_12_16_indigo.jpg 836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2000<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, June 9, Powerstation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/08\/a-day-in-the-life-new-zealand-punk-ska-hardcore\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5360\"><em>A Day In The Life<\/em><\/a><\/strong> compilation release show w\/ Sommerset, Kitsch, Day One, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/blake\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2770\">Blake<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/brubeck\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"139\">Brubeck<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"895\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/adayinthelife_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/adayinthelife_01.jpg 895w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/adayinthelife_01-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/adayinthelife_01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/adayinthelife_01-768x772.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, June 16, Thistle Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13295\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-704x1024.jpg 704w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall-768x1117.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/2000_06_16_thistlehall.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, July 8, Betelnut Bar<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Foamy Ed, Kitsch, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, August 5, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Foamy Ed, Blake, Fifth Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, August 7, Wellington High School<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Foamy Ed, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, August 9, Harvesters (PN)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Foamy Ed, Blake, Yokel, Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, November 24, Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roll Club, Whanganui<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Foamy Ed, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2000, November 25, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Foamy Ed, Blake, Fifth Floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2001<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, March 16, Zeebos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The Offbeats, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2001, Punkemon Vol.1<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"596\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5682\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol1_01-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, July 14, Masonic Tavern, Devonport<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Sommerset, Kitsch, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, September 7, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_09_07_indigo-719x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_09_07_indigo-719x1024.jpg 719w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_09_07_indigo-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_09_07_indigo-768x1093.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_09_07_indigo.jpg 843w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2001, October: Outta Control<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NrQtfBWDNSE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, October 13, 85 Broadway Ave<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"524\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2001_10_15_85broadway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2001_10_15_85broadway.jpg 407w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2001_10_15_85broadway-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Review<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/punkas.com\/oct13.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Punkas.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, November 7, Indigo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">w\/ Guttermouth (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, November 30-December 1, Drunks &#8216;n&#8217; Punks tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">with The Minimals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, December 7-8, Drunks &#8216;n&#8217; Punks tour<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">with The Minimals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001, December 21, Valve<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Blake, The Minimals. Blake&#8217;s last show before moving to Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2002<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, August 17, 85 Broadway <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"409\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_08_17_85broadway.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_08_17_85broadway.jpg 567w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2001_08_17_85broadway-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, November 28, Papa Jacks (AKL)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Blake, The Minimals, Foamy Ed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 4, Zebos<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The Offbeats, Blake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 5, Youthzone (HAM)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Blake, The Minimals, Holdfast, Grannypash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 6, State Of It\/ Odin&#8217;s Inn (Napier)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Blake, The Minimals, Tempo 38, Loki<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2002, December 7, The Red Room (NP)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">Blake, The Minimals, Cynical Ploy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2004<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2004, Punkemon Vol.2<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"506\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol2_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol2_01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/punkemon_vol2_01-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2005<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-background\">2005, Pick Of The Litter Vol.2<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"590\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pickofthelitter_vol2_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5671\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pickofthelitter_vol2_01.jpg 599w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pickofthelitter_vol2_01-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blake was a high-energy skate-punk band hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, known for their raw, fast-paced sound. 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