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To all fans of the Real Cab Assassin (DelMarVa based)...
Earlier tonight I received word that there is another band, from DC (ironically), playing and recording under the name Cab Assassin. They probably saw one of Steve's homemade Cab Ass'n T-shirts back in 2002 and it stuck in their head subconsciously (they have only been using the name since late 2003). They have asked us, amongst other things, to not release anything (music or merchandise) under our band's rightful name...
They immediately advised me that we need to change the name of our band because they have trademarked the name. We cannot help but feel these guys are being hostile towards us. If we had discovered them first, we would have said, "Cool name, lets play a show together some time" or "let's find a way to co-exist since we obviously cater to different crowds" etc. They claim to be punk rock, but are obviously acting like a bunch of spoiled rich kids that want to get rich by being in a band. Maybe you'll see these ass-clowns on MTV some day.
Due to the apparent hostility, I sent an e-mail telling them to get over themselves. They are not the only ones with personal reasons to keep the band name. The fact is, We were Cab Assassin first, no matter what they say or trademark, our band existed before them. I personally promoted our music at grit scrimmage and architect of the capital shows at the grog and tankard, galaxy hut, the laughing lizard lounge and numerous other shows, parties and biker bashes.
The message I received said that we should "clear up the matter before we release our album or spend any more capital." We have already released albums on the ChiefBaby label since 2002. I think everyone knows that the only "capital" we spend is from our own pockets...this band is a labor of love not a quick dollar.
I hope these guys realize that we will rarely, if ever, play a show in DC, and rarely west of the Chesapeake Bay. We are in this purely for the music. Namewise, they should take note from the band(s) named Junkyard - one band was a badass go-go ensemble while the other was a kind of lame glam band (featuring one badass guitar player named Brian Baker ex-Dag Nasty/Minor Threat/Doggystyle).
The other bands website is www.cabassassin.com go to their site and tell 'em what you think about these unfortunate circumstances.
We will keep you posted...at least they can't get the blogspot!
Earlier tonight I received word that there is another band, from DC (ironically), playing and recording under the name Cab Assassin. They probably saw one of Steve's homemade Cab Ass'n T-shirts back in 2002 and it stuck in their head subconsciously (they have only been using the name since late 2003). They have asked us, amongst other things, to not release anything (music or merchandise) under our band's rightful name...
They immediately advised me that we need to change the name of our band because they have trademarked the name. We cannot help but feel these guys are being hostile towards us. If we had discovered them first, we would have said, "Cool name, lets play a show together some time" or "let's find a way to co-exist since we obviously cater to different crowds" etc. They claim to be punk rock, but are obviously acting like a bunch of spoiled rich kids that want to get rich by being in a band. Maybe you'll see these ass-clowns on MTV some day.
Due to the apparent hostility, I sent an e-mail telling them to get over themselves. They are not the only ones with personal reasons to keep the band name. The fact is, We were Cab Assassin first, no matter what they say or trademark, our band existed before them. I personally promoted our music at grit scrimmage and architect of the capital shows at the grog and tankard, galaxy hut, the laughing lizard lounge and numerous other shows, parties and biker bashes.
The message I received said that we should "clear up the matter before we release our album or spend any more capital." We have already released albums on the ChiefBaby label since 2002. I think everyone knows that the only "capital" we spend is from our own pockets...this band is a labor of love not a quick dollar.
I hope these guys realize that we will rarely, if ever, play a show in DC, and rarely west of the Chesapeake Bay. We are in this purely for the music. Namewise, they should take note from the band(s) named Junkyard - one band was a badass go-go ensemble while the other was a kind of lame glam band (featuring one badass guitar player named Brian Baker ex-Dag Nasty/Minor Threat/Doggystyle).
The other bands website is www.cabassassin.com go to their site and tell 'em what you think about these unfortunate circumstances.
We will keep you posted...at least they can't get the blogspot!
posted by Ax-Man at 9:12 PM
2 Comments:
Hey bryan here...I never know that Punk Rockers could be so "formal"...I would just keep the name and let them deal with it. It doesn't seem very "punk" to go around trademarking stuff and sending out legal letters to people advising against spending "capital"...
Besides, what they going to do about it anyways? (now that's punk!)
Hi... I am Andy Burr's sister... they guy who was in the punk band Cab Assassin, before he tragically died in a car accident. I would appreciate it if you were not so harsh about the punk band Cab Assassin. They are all lovely guys, and trust me becoming rich is not their top priority. They probably want to keep my brother's memory alive, and the name my brother helped create, and so you guys don't get mistaken for the same band it would be better if one changed their name... and as u said they trademarked their name already. Anyways, thats all I wanted to say. The punk band Cab Assassin are great people with fantastic music, and try not to be so horrible about people you don't know. They have been through a lot ,with loosing my brother the lead singer and trying to go on with the band... I hope u understand and can be a bit friendlier in future. Thanks. -Charlotte Burr
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