Beloved Boston Hardcore Punk Band TREE Returns to Brighton
The hardcore punk band TREE was a staple on the ’90s rock scene in Boston. Their big homecoming show is happening this weekend.
TREE formed in Westwood, MA in the late ’80s. Frontman Dave Tree crafted lyrics that spoke to the political and social issues of the day. If you were a rock fan in Boston in the ’90s, it’s a safe bet you had a copy of Plant A Tree Or Die or Downsizing The American Dream on CD or cassette.
The band was a fixture at the annual Boston Freedom Rally, which took place each year down on Boston Common. They were live, they were loud, and then–like most local acts, after a time–they were gone. But now they’re back.
Boston Punk Band TREE Reunites
All those social and environmental issues Dave Tree was screaming passionately about three decades ago? They’re still relevant now. So Dave has rallied a new set of troops and put together a new iteration of Tree. But the message is the same: wake up.
I’ve been in touch with Dave since he brought the band back in late 2021. He called in to plug one of their early gigs, a benefit show for the late Jay Potts. And he recently called in as my “Live Correspondent” from the Celtics Championship Parade.
Boston Punk Band TREE Returns to Brighton
TREE is headlining Brighton Music Hall on Saturday, June 29. It’s the band’s first hometown headlining show since reforming, and the undercard is a great mix of punk legends and new acts: Scissorfight, The Long Wait, Neighborhood Shit, and Poor Impulse Control.
Doors at 6, show starts at 7. And it’s all-ages, because TREE is good like that. Get more details and the link grab your tickets here. Support local music. Support punk rock.