Celebration Summer, from the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC, began as a message board posting in late 2019 when bassist Greg Raelson sought out members to bring forth from the ashes a style reminiscent of the late 80’s/early 90’s melodic punk rock he grew up on. Joined by drummer Glenn Boysko and guitarist Dan Hauser, both formerly of the DC band Confidence Man and notable ska side project The Captivators, the trio recruited newcomer Nate Falger to assume the duties of singer/guitarist.

With a pounding rhythm section punctuated by Boysko’s intricate drumming and Raelson’s melodic bass while incorporating Hauser’s driving guitars and Falger’s poignant lyricism, visceral vocal stylings, and angular guitar structures, Celebration Summer hit the ground running with anthemic, progressive songs capturing the struggles of modern life in Trump-era America.

Celebration Summer, whose name is a mash-up of sorts, pays homage to the iconic Husker Du song Celebrated Summer and Washington DC hardcore’s significant cultural and activist “Revolution Summer” of 1985.

Their upcoming debut album, Against The Gun, was recorded and produced by Pablo Cabrera at Analog Approach Studio in Northern Virginia.

Inspired by: Leatherface, Husker Du, Tiltwheel, Samiam, Hot Water Music, Fugazi, David Lynch, James Baldwin, BLM, Antifa...

"Celebration Summer has concocted a delicious cocktail of post hardcore on their debut record which consists of one dash Dag Nasty, one dash Hot Water Music, and a splash of Husker Du." - Andy Slania (a.k.a. The Eradicator)

"Full on, high octane road trip tunes. Crank ‘er up and let ‘er rip!" - Brian Brannon (JFA)

 "A tight, solid,  spirited slab of lean DC punk" - Clint Conley (Mission of Burma)

"Celebration Summer has that nostalgic feel that makes me want to sing along even when I don't know the words." - Steve Larson (Insted, Amendment 18)

"There’s something deep within the roots of Celebration Summer that I can’t quite put my finger on. Is it Hot Water Music, is it Samiam? I’m not sure, but I’m looking forward to their progression and development." - Doug Carrion (Field Day, Dag Nasty, Descendents)