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| years_active = 1989&ndash;present<br><small>(hiatus: 2003-2008)</small>
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| current_members = [[Dave Smalley]]<br />Sam Williams<br />Hunter Oswald<br />John DiMambro
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'''Down by Law''' is a [[punk rock]] band formed in 1989 by former [[All (band)|All]] frontman [[Dave Smalley]], who is the only remaining original member. The band has recorded 7 studio albums. They stayed on [[Epitaph Records]] until 1998 and have since switched to other labels. Down by Law has never achieved substantial commercial success, but a number of largely popular acts cite them as influential, and they have an underground following. After several lineup changes, the band went on hiatus from touring and recording in 2003, but resurfaced in 2008 before beginning work on new material and embarking on their first tour in six years in 2009. In 2017 the band reunited their acclaimed [[punkrockacademyfightsong]] lineup and are currently active and touring.
'''Down by Law''' is an American [[punk rock]] band formed in 1989 by former [[All (band)|All]] frontman [[Dave Smalley]], who is the only remaining original member.<ref name="Larkin90">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0427-8|page=131}}</ref> The band has recorded seven studio albums. They stayed on [[Epitaph Records]] until 1998 and have since switched to other labels. Down by Law has never achieved substantial commercial success, but a number of largely popular acts{{Who|date=December 2019}} cite them as influential, and they have an underground following. After several lineup changes, the band went on hiatus from touring and recording in 2003, but resurfaced in 2008 before beginning work on new material and embarking on their first tour in six years in 2009. In 2017, the band reunited their [[Punkrockacademyfightsong]] lineup and are currently active and touring.


==Biography==
==Biography==
After [[Dave Smalley]] left [[All (band)|All]] in 1989, he formed Down by Law with [[Chris Bagarozzi]] on guitar, [[Ed Urlik]] on bass and [[Dave Naz]] on drums. The band considers their first show to be held on March 10, 1990 at the Anti-Club in Hollywood.<ref name="tourdates">http://www.downbylaw.com/tour-history.html</ref> After signing to [[Epitaph Records]], they released their debut album, which is [[Down by Law (Down by Law album)|self-titled]], in 1991. It was produced by [[Brett Gurewitz]], guitarist of punk rock band [[Bad Religion]] and the founder of Epitaph.
After [[Dave Smalley]] left [[All (band)|All]] in 1989, he formed Down by Law with Chris Bagarozzi on guitar, Ed Urlik on bass and [[Dave Naz]] on drums.<ref name="Larkin90"/> The band considers their first show to be held on March 10, 1990 at the Anti-Club in Hollywood.<ref name="tourdates">[http://www.downbylaw.com/tour-history.html] {{dead link|date=December 2019}}</ref> After signing to [[Epitaph Records]], they released their debut album, which is [[Down by Law (Down by Law album)|self-titled]], in 1991.<ref name="Larkin90"/> It was produced by [[Brett Gurewitz]], guitarist of punk rock band [[Bad Religion]] and the founder of Epitaph.


Down by Law entered the studio to record their second album, ''[[Blue (Down by Law album)|Blue]]'', in 1992 (again produced by Gurewitz). After the touring to promote the album, they parted ways with their original lineup in 1993, leaving Smalley as the band's only original member. Bagarozzi, Urlik and Naz were replaced by Sam Williams III, Angry John Di Mambro and Hunter Oswald on guitar, bass and drums respectively. The new lineup recorded their third album ''[[Punkrockacademyfightsong]]'', which was released in 1994 and is generally cited as their best selling release. Video clips for the songs "Hit or Miss" and the cover of [[The Proclaimers]]' "[[I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)]]" were made<ref>http://www.downbylaw.com/video.html</ref> and they received some airplay on [[MTV]] and radio stations. To support the album, Down by Law embarked on a year-long tour and on some shows they supported bands like [[Burning Heads]] and [[The Vandals]] as well as their now-former labelmates [[NOFX]], [[The Offspring]], [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]] and [[Bad Religion]].<ref name="tourdates"/> Down by Law recorded and released two more albums, ''[[All Scratched Up (album)|All Scratched Up]]'' (1996) and ''[[Last of the Sharpshooters]]'' (1997) before they left Epitaph in 1998. More lineup changes had happened as well. A brief stint on [[Go-Kart Records]] saw the release of ''[[Fly the Flag (album)|Fly the Flag]]'' (1999), which was followed up four years later by ''[[Windwardtidesandwaywardsails]]'' (2003), released on Union 2112 Records. Neither album was as successful as their Epitaph releases.
Down by Law entered the studio to record their second album, ''[[Blue (Down by Law album)|Blue]]'', in 1992 (again produced by Gurewitz).<ref name="Larkin90"/> After the touring to promote the album, they parted ways with their original lineup in 1993, leaving Smalley as the band's only original member.<ref name="Larkin90"/> Bagarozzi, Urlik and Naz were replaced by Sam Williams III, Angry John Di Mambro and Hunter Oswald on guitar, bass and drums respectively. The new lineup recorded their third album ''[[Punkrockacademyfightsong]]'', which was released in 1994 and is generally cited as their best selling release.<ref name="Larkin90"/> Video clips for the songs "Hit or Miss" and the cover of [[The Proclaimers]]' "[[I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)]]" were made<ref>[http://www.downbylaw.com/video.html] {{dead link|date=December 2019}}</ref> and they received some airplay on [[MTV]] and radio stations. To support the album, Down by Law embarked on a year-long tour and on some shows they supported bands like [[Burning Heads]] and [[The Vandals]] as well as their now-former labelmates [[NOFX]], [[The Offspring]], [[Pennywise (band)|Pennywise]] and [[Bad Religion]].<ref name="tourdates"/> Down by Law recorded and released two more albums, ''[[All Scratched Up (album)|All Scratched Up]]'' (1996) and ''[[Last of the Sharpshooters]]'' (1997) before they left Epitaph in 1998.<ref name="Larkin90"/> More lineup changes had happened as well. A brief stint on [[Go-Kart Records]] saw the release of ''[[Fly the Flag (album)|Fly the Flag]]'' (1999),<ref name="Larkin90"/> which was followed up four years later by ''[[Windwardtidesandwaywardsails]]'' (2003), released on Union 2112 Records. Neither album was as successful as their Epitaph releases.


In August 2008, Down by Law announced that they were working on an album for and posted a new track called "Bullets" on their official website.<ref>http://www.punknews.org/article/30159</ref> On August 3, 2011, Smalley posted an update on Down by Law's Facebook page saying, "so there are new songs by DBL, being mixed as we speak...Sam rocks the songwriting as always. Hopefully we'll release something soon, either online or with a label."
In August 2008, Down by Law announced that they were working on an album for and posted a new track called "Bullets" on their official website.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/30159/down-by-law-resurface-post-new-track|title=Down By Law resurface, post new track|website=Punknews.org}}</ref> On August 3, 2011, Smalley posted an update on Down by Law's Facebook page saying, "so there are new songs by DBL, being mixed as we speak... Sam rocks the songwriting as always. Hopefully we'll release something soon, either online or with a label."


In 2009, Down by Law embarked on their first tour since 2003, where they played shows in South America as well as some shows in the United States. They also played two shows in Florida in April 2010 and two shows in the Netherlands that October.<ref name="tourdates"/>
In 2009, Down by Law embarked on their first tour since 2003, where they played shows in South America as well as some shows in the United States. They also played two shows in Florida in April 2010 and two shows in the Netherlands that October.<ref name="tourdates"/>


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In late 2011, DBL announced a signing with DC Jam Records, with an album release expected in August 2012. The album ''Champions at Heart'' was released in 2012, followed in 2013 by a seven-track mini album, ''Revolution Time'', on Floricore Records (CD only), which was released in expanded form on 10" coloured vinyl in 2014 by UK label Dry Heave records. The additional tracks were acoustic cover versions of "Gotta Getaway" ([[Stiff Little Fingers]]), "[[Whiskey In The Jar]]" ([[Thin Lizzy]]), and "[[(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding]]" ([[Elvis Costello]]). There were also some European shows at this time including a week of UK shows (the first in over a decade) in mid-2014. In late 2015 and into 2016, Smalley has been playing a number of solo shows playing tracks from across his career including material from DYS, Dag Nasty, All as well as DBL, this has included a mainland Europe tour in May and June 2016.
In late 2011, DBL announced a signing with DC Jam Records. With a full-length release expected in August 2012.
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The album ''Champions at Heart'' was released in 2012, followed in 2013 by a 7-track mini album " Revolution Time" on Floricore Records (CD only) which was released in expanded form on 10" coloured vinyl in 2014 by UK label Dry Heave records. The additional tracks were acoustic cover versions of "Gotta Getaway" (Stiff Little Fingers), "Whiskey In The Jar" (Thin Lizzy), and "(What's So Funny) About Peace Love and Understanding" (Elvis Costello). There were also some European shows at this time including a week of UK shows (the first in over a decade) in Summer 2014. In late 2015 and into 2016 Dave Smalley has been playing a number of solo shows playing tracks from across his career including material from DYS, Dag Nasty, All as well as DBL, this has included a mainland Europe tour in May/June 2016.


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
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*Milo Todesco - drums <small>(1999-2003)</small>
*Milo Todesco - drums <small>(1999-2003)</small>
*Keith Davies - bass <small>(1999-2003)</small>
*Keith Davies - bass <small>(1999-2003)</small>
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*Kevin Coss - bass

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*Jack Criswell - drums
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*Kevin Coss-Bass*
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*Jack Criswell-Drums*


==Discography==
==Discography==

* ''[[Down by Law (Down by Law album)|Down by Law]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Down by Law (Down by Law album)|Down by Law]]'' (1991)
* ''[[Blue (Down by Law album)|Blue]]'' (1992)
* ''[[Blue (Down by Law album)|Blue]]'' (1992)
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* ''[[Punkrockdays: The Best of Down by Law]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Punkrockdays: The Best of Down by Law]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Windwardtidesandwaywardsails]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Windwardtidesandwaywardsails]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Champions At Heart]]'' (2012)
* ''Champions At Heart'' (2012)
* ''Revolution Time'' (2013)
* ''Revolution Time'' (2013)
* ''All In'' (2018)
* ''All In'' (2018)
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==Music videos==
==Music videos==
* Hit or Miss (1994)
* "Hit or Miss" (1994)
* I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)(1994)
* "[[I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)]]" (1994)
* Independence Day (1996)
* "Independence Day" (1996)
* Radio Ragga (1996)
* "Radio Ragga" (1996)
* Question Marks & Periods (1997)
* "Question Marks & Periods" (1997)


==Compilations==
==Compilations==

* ''[[Atticus: ...dragging the lake, Vol. 2|Atticus: Dragging The Lake II]]''
* ''[[Atticus: ...dragging the lake, Vol. 2|Atticus: Dragging The Lake II]]''
* ''[[Punk Vs. Emo]]''
* ''[[Punk Vs. Emo]]''
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.facebook.com/Down-By-Law-299681359888/ Official Facebook]
*[http://www.pmakid.com/2011/07/interview-with-dave-smalley-dys-down-by.html PMAKid Interview] – Interview with Dave Smalley on PMAKid.com
*[http://www.pmakid.com/2011/07/interview-with-dave-smalley-dys-down-by.html PMAKid Interview] – Interview with Dave Smalley on PMAKid.com
*[http://www.newwalkworship.com/2014/03/05/a-chat-with-guitarist-sam-williams/ Interview with Down by Law guitarist Sam Williams]
*[http://www.newwalkworship.com/2014/03/05/a-chat-with-guitarist-sam-williams/ Interview with Down by Law guitarist Sam Williams]

Revision as of 20:48, 4 December 2019

Down by Law
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresPunk rock
Years active1989–present
(hiatus: 2003-2008)
LabelsDC-Jam Records, Union Label Group, Epitaph
MembersDave Smalley
Sam Williams
Hunter Oswald
John DiMambro
Past membersJaime Pina
Dave Naz
Ed Urlik
Chris Bagarozzi
Mark Phillips
Pat Hoed
Jack Criswell
Kevin Coss
Danny Westman
Chris Lagerborg
Milo Todesco
Keith Davies

Down by Law is an American punk rock band formed in 1989 by former All frontman Dave Smalley, who is the only remaining original member.[1] The band has recorded seven studio albums. They stayed on Epitaph Records until 1998 and have since switched to other labels. Down by Law has never achieved substantial commercial success, but a number of largely popular acts[who?] cite them as influential, and they have an underground following. After several lineup changes, the band went on hiatus from touring and recording in 2003, but resurfaced in 2008 before beginning work on new material and embarking on their first tour in six years in 2009. In 2017, the band reunited their Punkrockacademyfightsong lineup and are currently active and touring.

Biography

After Dave Smalley left All in 1989, he formed Down by Law with Chris Bagarozzi on guitar, Ed Urlik on bass and Dave Naz on drums.[1] The band considers their first show to be held on March 10, 1990 at the Anti-Club in Hollywood.[2] After signing to Epitaph Records, they released their debut album, which is self-titled, in 1991.[1] It was produced by Brett Gurewitz, guitarist of punk rock band Bad Religion and the founder of Epitaph.

Down by Law entered the studio to record their second album, Blue, in 1992 (again produced by Gurewitz).[1] After the touring to promote the album, they parted ways with their original lineup in 1993, leaving Smalley as the band's only original member.[1] Bagarozzi, Urlik and Naz were replaced by Sam Williams III, Angry John Di Mambro and Hunter Oswald on guitar, bass and drums respectively. The new lineup recorded their third album Punkrockacademyfightsong, which was released in 1994 and is generally cited as their best selling release.[1] Video clips for the songs "Hit or Miss" and the cover of The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" were made[3] and they received some airplay on MTV and radio stations. To support the album, Down by Law embarked on a year-long tour and on some shows they supported bands like Burning Heads and The Vandals as well as their now-former labelmates NOFX, The Offspring, Pennywise and Bad Religion.[2] Down by Law recorded and released two more albums, All Scratched Up (1996) and Last of the Sharpshooters (1997) before they left Epitaph in 1998.[1] More lineup changes had happened as well. A brief stint on Go-Kart Records saw the release of Fly the Flag (1999),[1] which was followed up four years later by Windwardtidesandwaywardsails (2003), released on Union 2112 Records. Neither album was as successful as their Epitaph releases.

In August 2008, Down by Law announced that they were working on an album for and posted a new track called "Bullets" on their official website.[4] On August 3, 2011, Smalley posted an update on Down by Law's Facebook page saying, "so there are new songs by DBL, being mixed as we speak... Sam rocks the songwriting as always. Hopefully we'll release something soon, either online or with a label."

In 2009, Down by Law embarked on their first tour since 2003, where they played shows in South America as well as some shows in the United States. They also played two shows in Florida in April 2010 and two shows in the Netherlands that October.[2]

In late 2011, DBL announced a signing with DC Jam Records, with an album release expected in August 2012. The album Champions at Heart was released in 2012, followed in 2013 by a seven-track mini album, Revolution Time, on Floricore Records (CD only), which was released in expanded form on 10" coloured vinyl in 2014 by UK label Dry Heave records. The additional tracks were acoustic cover versions of "Gotta Getaway" (Stiff Little Fingers), "Whiskey In The Jar" (Thin Lizzy), and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" (Elvis Costello). There were also some European shows at this time including a week of UK shows (the first in over a decade) in mid-2014. In late 2015 and into 2016, Smalley has been playing a number of solo shows playing tracks from across his career including material from DYS, Dag Nasty, All as well as DBL, this has included a mainland Europe tour in May and June 2016.

Personnel

Current members
  • Dave Smalley - vocals, guitar (1989–present)
  • Sam Williams - guitar (1994–present)
  • Hunter Oswald - drums (1993-1996, 2017–present)
  • John DiMambro - bass (1994-1999, 2017–present)
Former members
  • Jaime Pina - guitar (1989)
  • Dave Naz - drums, vocals (1989-1993)
  • Ed Urlik - bass, vocals (1989-1993)
  • Chris Bagarozzi - guitar, vocals (1989-1993)
  • Mark Phillips - guitar, vocals (1993-1994)
  • Pat Hoed - bass (1993-1994)
  • Danny Westman - drums (1996-1997)
  • Chris Lagerborg - drums (1997-1999)
  • Milo Todesco - drums (1999-2003)
  • Keith Davies - bass (1999-2003)
  • Kevin Coss - bass
  • Jack Criswell - drums

Discography

Music videos

  • "Hit or Miss" (1994)
  • "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" (1994)
  • "Independence Day" (1996)
  • "Radio Ragga" (1996)
  • "Question Marks & Periods" (1997)

Compilations

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 131. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  2. ^ a b c [1] [dead link‍]
  3. ^ [2] [dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Down By Law resurface, post new track". Punknews.org.
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