{"id":501,"date":"2025-07-05T15:38:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T03:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/?p=501"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:17:55","slug":"t-a-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/bands\/2025\/07\/t-a-b","title":{"rendered":"T.A.B"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Take me home country road.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">TAB was a punk rock band from Wellington, New Zealand, formed in 1987, known for their eclectic mix of punk rock, metal, reggae, and a John Denver cover, drawing influences from Black Sabbath to Agnostic Front. The lineup featured Simon Gotlieb (guitar), J.P. de Raad (drums), Rob Stewart (bass), and Aaron Watson (vocals), with Hamish Laing briefly on rhythm guitar in an early iteration. Gotlieb and de Raad brought prior experience from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/aftershock\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"56\">Aftershock<\/a><\/strong>, with de Raad also filling in for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/flesh-d-vice\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"247\">Flesh D-Vice<\/a><\/strong>, while Gotlieb had played in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/compos-mentis\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"153\">Compos Mentis<\/a><\/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\"><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\">In July 1989, TAB recorded their debut EP, <strong><em>The Argumentative Bastards<\/em><\/strong>, at <strong>Writhe Studios<\/strong> in Wellington, produced by Brent McLauchlan of <strong>Gordons<\/strong> and <strong>Bailterspace<\/strong> fame. Financed by earnings from their residency at the <strong>Clarendon<\/strong> tavern &#8211; a hub for hard rock bands like <strong>Shihad<\/strong> &#8211; the seven-song, 12\u201d vinyl EP was released through <strong>Ima Hitt <\/strong>on June 21, 1990, at <strong>The New Carpark<\/strong>, a key music venue off Willis Street. TAB shared stages with local acts like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2022\/06\/manson-family\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"322\">Manson Family<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/06\/wazzo-ghoti\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"609\">Wazzo Ghoti<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/04\/sub-dominants\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"498\">The Sub-Dominants<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/07\/flesh-d-vice\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"247\">Flesh D-Vice<\/a><\/strong>, as well as out-of-town bands like <strong>Bygone Era<\/strong> and <strong>Das UnterMensch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:17px\">The band recorded a second EP but disbanded before its release. After TAB\u2019s split, Simon Gotlieb continued his musical career with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2025\/03\/vas-deferens\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"579\">Vas Deferens<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/2020\/12\/the-flash-harrys\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12142\">The Flash Harrys<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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>punk, rock<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Years Active<\/strong><\/td><td>1988 &#8211; 1990<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>AKA<\/strong><\/td><td>TAB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Labels<\/strong><\/td><td>Ima-Hitt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Associated Acts<\/strong><\/td><td>Aftershock, Compos Mentis, <br>Vas Deferens, Shihad, The Flash Harrys<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Past Members<\/strong><\/td><td>Simon Gotlieb (guitar, backing vocals)<br>J.P. de Raad (drums)<br>Rob Stewart (bass)<br>Aaron Watson (vocals)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" 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=\"720\" height=\"480\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8613\" data-id=\"8613\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_012.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_012.jpg 720w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_012-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8608\" data-id=\"8608\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_008.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_008.jpg 403w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_008-202x300.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8610\" data-id=\"8610\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_009.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_009.jpg 720w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_009-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8611\" data-id=\"8611\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_010.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_010.jpg 720w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_010-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"484\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-8612\" data-id=\"8612\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_011.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_011.jpg 720w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_011-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/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;\">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>The Argumentative Bastards<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1990<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ima Hitt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">album<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><\/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-4-3 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\/HYxOryE0pPA?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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ganja and Chocolate Fish<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Ganja and Chocolate Fish is the title track of a second album recorded by TAB but not released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 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\/PMIwPb9ERoM?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<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Timeline<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, February 6, Lady Of The Rosary<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_02_06_ladyoftherosary.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3008\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_02_06_ladyoftherosary.jpg 644w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_02_06_ladyoftherosary-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, February 20, Railway Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><strong>Ear-Ache &#8217;88<\/strong>: T.A.B, Manson Family, Microwave Babies, Sub-Dominants, Avil Retards, Number Nine, Wazzo Ghoti, Droog<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter is-style-rectangular\" 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=\"1024\" height=\"716\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17027\" data-id=\"17027\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_06-1024x716.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_06-1024x716.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_06-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_06-768x537.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_06-1170x818.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_06.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"712\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-17026\" data-id=\"17026\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_05-1024x712.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_05-1024x712.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_05-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_05-768x534.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_05-1170x813.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1988_02_20_railwayhall_05.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Photos: Jennie Woodford<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, October 15, Aro Valley Hall<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_10_15_arohall.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2998\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_10_15_arohall.jpg 648w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_10_15_arohall-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1988, December 14, The Clarendon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_12_14_clarendon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2990\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_12_14_clarendon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_12_14_clarendon-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1988_12_14_clarendon-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1989<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, May 18, The Clarendon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1989_05_18_theclarendon-748x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1989_05_18_theclarendon-748x1024.jpg 748w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1989_05_18_theclarendon-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1989_05_18_theclarendon-768x1051.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1989_05_18_theclarendon.jpg 877w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, June 28, The Clarendon<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"1000\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1989_06_28_clarendon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1989_06_28_clarendon.jpg 689w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1989_06_28_clarendon-207x300.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1989, September 29, Newtown Community Centre<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:15px\">Bygone Era, Shihad, Emulsifier, TAB, Zinc Alloy and The Glam Jammers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1990<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990, March 2\/3, The Clarendon<\/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\/2024\/05\/1990_03_02_theclarendon-719x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1990_03_02_theclarendon-719x1024.jpg 719w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1990_03_02_theclarendon-211x300.jpg 211w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1990_03_02_theclarendon-768x1095.jpg 768w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/1990_03_02_theclarendon.jpg 842w\" 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\">1990, June 21, <em>The Argumentative Bastards<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"907\" height=\"900\" src=\"http:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_theargumentativebastards_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8603\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_theargumentativebastards_01.jpg 907w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_theargumentativebastards_01-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_theargumentativebastards_01-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/TAB_theargumentativebastards_01-768x762.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1990, June 21, The Carpark<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/upthepunks.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1990_06_21_carpark.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2980\" 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