Missionshifter Flyers

Here's a dump of the show flyers I've collected. 

Some via archive.org snapshots of missionshifter.org and suckrock.com
Others are from instagram @massflyersarchive and tag #missionshifter 

(This was the THIRD punk rock xmas held in 2000, which means maybe Sol and other young homies hosted it? All missionshifter guys graduated in 99 or may 00)

(Also in 2000)

Ghost of Shows Past: Misfits @ Pufferbellies, Apr 10 2005

This one came up today via https://www.instagram.com/massflyerarchive/

Glad to see this flyer as I knew I'd seen Misfits with Jerry singing on The Cape but forgot a lot of the details.

Probably the crew: Caitlin, Dennis, Jake Doyle, maybe Lozzi, other south shore dudes?

Pretty sure we hung out in the dirt parking lot before The Misfits and skipped the other bands.

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbtn1qoHyY3/ 

RUSH @ Madison Square Garden, July 28 2026

Once in a lifetime show

I always took Rush for granted.  Even after Neil retired it was "well, I'm sure they'll do a reunion tour".  Even after he passed away 6 years ago, the real loss hadn't hit me.  Seeing their set, remembering how important so many of their songs were... it really sunk in that I was so grateful to be seeing them play and how much of a loss it was that Neil is gone. 

The first show I attended was in the basement of the local UU church.  A local band attempted a cover of Tom Sawyer.  The drummer, Joe Seagull, attempted an impossible feat.  The awe of hearing the opening chords and realizing what was going to be attempted (in front all these people!) made me realize that if Joe could play drums at that level, then I can certainly play too. 

Not pictured here, but Anika Niles was fantastic on the drums.  The energy was there from Geddy and Alex.  The energy was there from the crowd.  The roar after her rendition of Tom Sawyer sealed it 👏👏👏

Shout out as always to the NY homie Sol!  He also took me to an amazing deli truck for a knish and a pastrami sandwich in Bryant park. 

Setlist Version A-2

Set 1:

Intro video (Xanadudes)

1) Xanadu
2) Limelight
3) Far Cry
4) Subdivisions
5) Freewill
6) Bravado (Neil Peart tribute)
7) Headlong Flight
8) La Villa Strangiato
9) Vital Signs
10) The Spirit of Radio

Intermission

Set 2:

11) 2112 (Overture, The Temples of Syrinx, Finale)
12) Distant Early Warning
13) Red Barchetta
14) Dreamline
15) Natural Science
16) Time Stand Still (Neil Peart tribute)
17) Red Sector A
18) YYZ
19) The Garden
20) Tom Sawyer (with Lil' Rush intro)

Encore:

21) By-tor and the Snow Dog
22) Working Man

Outro video (featuring Jason Segal and Paul Rudd reprising their I Love You Man roles)

Source: https://www.rushisaband.com/rush/tour/setlist/2026-Fifty-Something-Tour/313/2026/07/28/Madison-Square-Garden-New-York-City-NY 

Slomosa @ Brighton Music Hall, Mar 27 2026

Tundra Rock! 

Having been recently converted, Caitlin and Fordy eagerly joined me for this headlining show.  This was the last in series of 3 birthday shows for yours truly in this month.  Live music is the best gift.

The Mainliners opened and were kick ass, although we missed part of their set. Sorry.

I've said it before - Slomosa is carrying the torch lit by Kyuss into the modern era.  GO SEE THEM

The Chats @ House of Blues, Mar 20 2026

"All I want, all I need, All I crave, is a good pub feed"

The Chats are the best in the Ramones lineage of punk rock.  Simple and catchy tunes.  Lyrical depth and genius as demonstrated by the lyrics above.  

They played all the bangers. 

• Emperor of the Beach
• Ticket Inspector
• Price of Smokes
• Smoko
• Pub Feed

What more does one need?

The other band that night was called The Hives.  Afraid of being upstaged by the young Aussies, The Hives had custom outfits, stage ninjas (yes) and the most energetic and crowd engaging live set this author has seen in quite a while.  Highly recommended. 

(ninja)

Showcase Showdown @ MGM, Mar 13 2026

Dreams do come true

The Showcase Showdown are one of our favorite punk bands.  Dessert Island type music.  But we were late to the party and they were long retired, so seeing them live was something we did via YouTube vids.  Until now.  

There were bands playing all around showcase, like this band above, who I've never heard of, don't think they play many shows.  The lead singer was also pretty low energy. 

Some god damn Irish band played after showcase. Should have never let them into the country.  Going on about protecting immigrants, union rights, blah blah blah. That Tessie song is pretty good though. 

I don't have many pics because I was busy pogo'ing and singing. 

Atmosphere @ House of Blues, Jan 23 2026

 Steve and I went to this stacked line up including some real OGs

Mr Dibbs started us off with a dope DJ set including Max Romeo, PE, James Brown and Sepultura (roots era). 

OG Kool Keith hit us up with medleys from his entire career, from Ultramagnetic through Octogon and his solo work.  He had good hype guys to work the crowd and give him breaks.  He's pushing mid-60s I think.

RA the Rugged Man was next and hit us with some Phantom of the Opera shit, cloak and all. Banger set. 

I've known about Sage Francis for a LONG time but have slept on him TBH.  He came out with a folding chair and a mic.  No hypemen. No DJ.  He throw down the hardest set I've seen.  

How do you follow that?  Atomsphere figured it out.