Treasure IslandAugust 3, 2002 · San Francisco
San Francisco Hardcore Band
Est. 1996 — 2008
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Music
4 LPs · 1 EP · demo · click a releaseLive Recordings
Live sets straight from the band’s own show tapes — restored and broken out song by song so you can jump to any track. More shows go up as we work through the archive.
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Videos
live shows & music videosLive Shows
LivermoreMarch 29, 2002
Bottom of the HillFebruary 7, 2002 · San Francisco · pt. 1
Bottom of the HillFebruary 7, 2002 · San Francisco · pt. 2
Maritime HallSeptember 1, 2000 · San Francisco
Great American Music HallAugust 5, 2000 · San Francisco · soundbooth
Great American Music HallAugust 5, 2000 · San Francisco · cam
Paradise LoungeSeptember 26, 1999 · San Francisco
Lindee’sJuly 29, 1999
Embarcadero St.June 21, 1999 · San Francisco
Cactus ClubMay 26, 1999 · San Francisco
Transmission TheaterFebruary 20, 1999 · San Francisco
Maritime HallFebruary 9, 1999 · San Francisco
Slim’sAugust 9, 1998 · San Francisco
Slim’sAugust 9, 1998 · San Francisco · cam 2
Slim’sAugust 9, 1998 · San Francisco · cam 3
Slim’s1998 · San Francisco
Club BoomerangDecember 13, 1996 · San Francisco
Paradise LoungeJune 6, 1996 · San Francisco
Paradise LoungeJune 6, 1996 · San Francisco · cam 2
Club BoomerangMarch 16, 1996 · San Francisco
NightbreakFebruary 3, 1996 · San Francisco
Song Videos
BetrayedKilling My Hope · 2006
We WillKilling My Hope · 2006
Community RapeBetter For Who?… · 2002
ShoshinBetter For Who?… · 2002
Tunnel VisionBetter For Who?… · 2002
ResolveCode of Growth · 2000
Code of GrowthCode of Growth · 2000
Point Blank RangeCode of Growth · 2000
Impoverished YouthCode of Growth · 2000
BulletproofCode of Growth · 2000
TodayCode of Growth · 2000
Bring It OnSF Hardcore · 1999
My HouseSF Hardcore · 1999
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Photos
924 Gilman · Maritime · Warped Tour
The Full Archive
2,000+ photos — tap a year to dig in.
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The Band
San Francisco hardcore · 1996–2008San Francisco hardcore. Four LPs, one EP, a demo and an unreleased single — hundreds of shows across more than a decade and two European tours.
First show in San Francisco on February 9, 1996; last show in Oakland on November 11, 2007. Founded by bassist Warner Harrison (R.I.P.). Nick Lynch gave the band its name and wrote the first songs that launched it — Drop It, Bring It On, My House and Perfect. Many musicians gave their time, talent and heart to this band over the years, and we’re grateful to every one of them — each left a mark on who we were.
Contact
Final lineup
- Tony Bonillavocals
- Steve Wrightguitar · original
- Ian Hartleyguitar
- Matt O’Brienbass
- Billy McMillandrums
Alumni
- Warner Harrisonbass · founder · R.I.P.
- Nick Lynchfounding · wrote “Drop It,” “Bring It On,” “My House,” “Perfect” & “Point”
- Rick Bakerguitar
- Ashif Hakikguitar
- Todd Bernsdorfdrums · original
- Nicky Bernardidrums · longest-serving
- Jay Michaelisdrums
- Cory Harnguitar, later bass
- Sam Diosdadobass
- Morgan Delaneybass · co-wrote “Shoshin”
History & News
A decade of San Francisco hardcore — records, tours, press and the friends made along the way.
- 1996
The Sick play their first show in San Francisco on February 9, 1996. Nick Lynch names the band and writes the first songs that launch it — Drop It, Bring It On, My House and Perfect.
- 1997
The Rebellion demo is recorded at DC Productions and pressed as a run of 500 cassettes, mostly handed out at shows.
- 1999
SF Hardcore is recorded at Mr. Toad’s Studios and mixed by Henry Rollins at Fantasy Studios — Rollins also sings backup on Naked. The band is named Best Punk Band at the SF Weekly Wammies, and tours Europe for the first time — three months across the continent.
- 2000
Code of Growth is released May 15, 2000 on The Edge Recordz, recorded at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. Songs land everywhere: Tailgate in Thrasher’s Hall of Meat, Code of Growth in 411 Video Magazine, and tracks on ESPN2’s X2Day and Fox Sports’ Blue Torch TV.
- 2002
Better For Who?… is recorded in April at Shark Bite Studios with Michael Rosen. In late May, founding bassist Warner Harrison passes away. The band holds a memorial show on July 20 at 924 Gilman, with all proceeds going to his young daughter, and resolves to carry on. The Sick also represent at SXSW (Austin) and EAT’M (Las Vegas).
- 2003
A music video for Shoshin is released, following the fan-made Bring It On video produced by Tony’s friend Jean-Paul.
- 2004
A new lineup comes together — Billy McMillan on drums and Matt O’Brien on bass — and the band starts gigging again.
- 2005
The Sick play the Vans Warped Tour. Across the pond, Broken Ways is featured on UK label ORG Records’ compilation Organ Radio 21.
- 2006
Killing My Hope is released on November 11, 2006, recorded at Pop Smear Studios in San Rafael.
- 2007
The band plays its last show in Oakland on November 11, 2007.
- 2008
The On The Fence EP arrives, and The Sick retire from playing live. “We have had the time of our lives and want to thank everyone who has supported us through the years.”
With gratitude
Joey — The Edge Recordz
The Sick owes a real debt to Joey from The Edge Recordz. Joey gave us the critical support that helped launch the band — merchandise, a touring van, studio recording fees, and distribution. Without his support and his belief in us, we would not have been nearly as successful as we were. Thank you, Joey — for everything.
In loving memory
Warner Harrison
Founding bassist · taken from us in 2002
The Sick began with Warner. He brought people together to start the band and became one of the most beloved people in San Francisco hardcore — the low end of every song and the heart of every room he walked into. When we lost him in 2002 it broke something in all of us. Gone far too soon but never forgotten.
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