Today is the day our album comes out!! First chance to buy will be at our launch party tonight, then we will have them available locally and figure out how to offer it online! We are learning as we go, that’s for sure! Got a new release day track for you – “Trailer Park” 
The Abbie Hoffman Society
Powell River's punk rock lady band
One more day until “DO THEY EVER” drops!
Laura and Meg Hoffman were up til late last night finishing and tagging our new round of one-of-a-kind band shirts! We are doing a new “hautre couture appliqué” line, a special edition of upcycled tops (as seen on male models in our last post) Anyway, we are trying to let off some steam, because we are bursting at the seams to release our album tomorrow! It will be a big day for the band, our producer John Wright (yes that John Wright) the Music Room and Powell River Punk Rock Choir, who are featured on several songs. Oh the sweet anticipation!!! XOXO Meg & Laura
DO THEY EVER
DO THEY EVER is the debut album of the Abbie Hoffman Society and it will be released in two weeks – November 29th! The Hoffmans will be hosting an album release party at the Cranberry Community Hall, with special guests Powell River Women’s Punk Rock Choir, DJ Mad Selecta and DJ Poné!Poni!Pony!. Doors at 7:30, free admission. Come on out boys and girls! Be the first to wow your friends with 12 super-boppin original punk rock rock songs by the Abbie Hoffman Society! Turn up the bass and roll down your windows!! Slip into your Hoffman t-shirt and revisit the very place where they played their first gig!!
A new selection of Hoffman t-shirts will be available at the party. Each is one-of-a-kind! Like these guys.
Our pre-release single is Sitting On The Rocks – click to listen!
THE HOFFMANS ARE OPENING FOR NOMEANSNO CLONE THE RAMONES!
The legend is something like this: One time NoMeansNo had a great time doing Ramones covers, so much fun that they dreamt of a Canadian version of the Ramones – something with the same swagger and tude but with hockey and glasses. Thus, the Hanson Brothers were born. Go ahead and correct the facts, then we’ll know someone is reading. ANYWAY, this has come full circle, NoMeansNo are once again doing a show of Ramones tunes. Since they were SO impressed with the professionality and sparkle of the Hoffmans on the last Vancouver Island tour, we were their first choice to open. So check us out!! Victoria Event Centre December 5, Nanaimo at the Cambie December 6, and the Waverley in Cumberland on December 7. The Hoffmans are busily working on some new songs to round out our set. And, there will be a gleaming new album at our merch table. High times for the Abbie Hoffman Society! High five!!!
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1384929278410352/
The Hoffmans Record FULL-LENGTH
That’s right, a solid half-hour of Hoffman magic went on record at the Music Room in Powell River during the summer and fall of 2013. The atmosphere was sparkling and the talent was noticeable, and the tracks are GOLDEN, we promise. The Hoffmans are currently working out the artwork and are counting on a December release! To coincide with yet-to-be-confirmed super-star gigs on the Big Island opening for a certain super-group covering songs by another super-star group! Stay tuned!!
Seafair with the Hoffmans
Meg Hoffman’s little sister Holly got some shots of the band at Seafair! (That’s why there are so many of Meg)
In other news, the band spent 4 days in the studio recording their first album! To be mastered later this summer for a fall release!
weekly photo challenge:foreshadow
Some people may know that Laura Hoffman, our lead singer, is also a photographer and visual artist. Check this great shot.
Girl Punk Grown Up
YES! We have been REVIEWED! Please look at the article by Richard Beefheart of the Martlet, the University of Victoria’s independent newspaper.
Surfing with the Hoffmans
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Tagged Abbie Hoffman Society Superfan Tony decided to rock with the Hoffmans while learning to surf! Thanks Tony!
THE HOFFMAN SUMMER PLANS
Our Victoria shows went great (many thanks to Budokan for support!!). We closed down the Ratsnest with style and rocked a Powell Riverian heavy crown at Logan’s Pub. Now, the Hoffmans are practicing new songs and gearing up for a recording session this summer. You can watch the Hoffman spectacle at Seafair this summer!
