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Originally started out as THE ROVER KIDS but, with changes in band members the name was changed to ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE and then
shortened to just A.D. Keith played in several other early Fresno punk groups: CAPTAIN AMERICA and the AVENGERS included Gary
Schuster-guitar (from THINK TANK) and Matt Sobenes-drums. THE GRENADES was another group Keith played in.
One of A.D.'s more memorable songs was 'Killer Cops from Hell" which was covered by HATED PRINCIPLES. HP were an 80's punk band from
L.A. which featured Keith's sister on bass and sax and Katz Seki (noted L.A. photographer and musician) on guitar.
A.D./GRENADES/CAPT AMERICA happened about '81 to '84. They played at the Roeding Park gig in '81, the Clovis Warehouse several times
82-84, and some other gigs and house parties.
In spite of all the punk bands from Fresno there were not many punk zines. Laughing Messiah was a punk fanzine that Keith put out in 82-83
which covered local shows and bands, record reviews,and happenings in the scene. Keith also played guitar in PUBLIC NUISANCE and
MOTEL SEX, whew!
Here's the kicker: Keith has had a successful career as a classical guitarist, music teacher and author. A Master's from Juilliard School of Music
and a doctorate in music from USC. He's authored several books about classical guitar including Mel Bay books,
Guitar Music of the 16th Century and Gospel Favorites . Mel Bay publications are thee authority of guitar instruction. Most guitarists of the
last 40 years, like myself learned to play from a Mel Bay book. I'll never forget those photos of Mel Bay himself showing how to form the chords.
Keith currently resides in New Jersey and is associated with the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society. It is so cool that someone who, as a
teenager started out playing in punk rock bands and went on to become an accomplished classical guitarist!
shortened to just A.D. Keith played in several other early Fresno punk groups: CAPTAIN AMERICA and the AVENGERS included Gary
Schuster-guitar (from THINK TANK) and Matt Sobenes-drums. THE GRENADES was another group Keith played in.
One of A.D.'s more memorable songs was 'Killer Cops from Hell" which was covered by HATED PRINCIPLES. HP were an 80's punk band from
L.A. which featured Keith's sister on bass and sax and Katz Seki (noted L.A. photographer and musician) on guitar.
A.D./GRENADES/CAPT AMERICA happened about '81 to '84. They played at the Roeding Park gig in '81, the Clovis Warehouse several times
82-84, and some other gigs and house parties.
In spite of all the punk bands from Fresno there were not many punk zines. Laughing Messiah was a punk fanzine that Keith put out in 82-83
which covered local shows and bands, record reviews,and happenings in the scene. Keith also played guitar in PUBLIC NUISANCE and
MOTEL SEX, whew!
Here's the kicker: Keith has had a successful career as a classical guitarist, music teacher and author. A Master's from Juilliard School of Music
and a doctorate in music from USC. He's authored several books about classical guitar including Mel Bay books,
Guitar Music of the 16th Century and Gospel Favorites . Mel Bay publications are thee authority of guitar instruction. Most guitarists of the
last 40 years, like myself learned to play from a Mel Bay book. I'll never forget those photos of Mel Bay himself showing how to form the chords.
Keith currently resides in New Jersey and is associated with the Baltimore Classical Guitar Society. It is so cool that someone who, as a
teenager started out playing in punk rock bands and went on to become an accomplished classical guitarist!
Keith Calmes-guitar and vocals
David Takayama-guitar
Brett Ruston-bass
Brent Murmer-drums
David Takayama-guitar
Brett Ruston-bass
Brent Murmer-drums
Dale Stewart punksnax@hotmail.com
Update 19AApr09: Keith has a Myspace page here:
www.myspace.com/keithcalmes
Update 20Jan07: Keith came to Fresno for a
Classical guitar Recital:
Friday February 16th 7:30pm
Music Dept. Recital Hall
Fresno City College
More Links about Keith Calmes:
New Jersey Guitar Society
Guitars.org
American Composers Forum
Schramm Guitars
www.myspace.com/keithcalmes
Update 20Jan07: Keith came to Fresno for a
Classical guitar Recital:
Friday February 16th 7:30pm
Music Dept. Recital Hall
Fresno City College
More Links about Keith Calmes:
New Jersey Guitar Society
Guitars.org
American Composers Forum
Schramm Guitars