Home for the Holidays Showcase: A Punk Rock Reunion

An annual reunion show featuring local acts, Home for the Holidays Showcase: A Punk Rock Reunion will take place at the Phantasy Nite Club tonight. The Unknown, a local punk band that Ken Blaze founded in 1989 will headline. The event will also feature the newly formed punk rock band Violet Ray, which features singer-guitarist William Somerville and former Flanked By Red Flags bassist Rich Kaufman. Violet's Ray's upcoming debut record will be performed in its entirety and downloadable tracks will be available to those in attendance. Also on the bill will be 1990s punk bands Cypher, the Atomix and Skitter. There will be a raffle benefit for the Cleveland Food Bank. (Niesel)