Policy of 3 was one of the great (emo) hardcore bands of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Their sound was passionate and compelling, truly cutting edge; heavily influenced by the late ’80s Dischord hardcore sound. At the time, emotive hardcore was something new and exciting. It was all about passion, anger, and creating a DIY alternative to an increasingly violent and apolitical scene. Policy of 3 helped to define the sound/genre, long before emo was turned into frivolous pop punk.
In 1994, drummer Chris Fry & bassist Bull Gervasi (later of Four Hundred Years and RAMBO), alongside their Cabbage Collective cohorts, put on the very first punk show at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, laying the foundation for thirty plus years of all ages, independent music at what has grown to be among the most storied and world-renown non-traditional venues in the world.
On September 29th, almost 30 years to the day of their last show at ABC No Rio with Los Crudos & Shotmaker, Policy of 3 will reconvene on that same stage, joined by some very special guests.
