Rain Shadow Productions Ltd.
D.O.A. - BÖNDBREAKR - Open Eyes - Rubbed Raw | Presented by Absolute Underground
Sun, 7 Sep, 8:30 PM - 11:20 PM MDT
Doors open
7:30 PM MDT
The Starlite Room - Temple
10030 – 102 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 0V6
Description
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
PURPLE CITY & ABSOLUTE UNDERGROUND PRESENT:
A Punk – Noise Rock – Garage Punk showcase featuring:
D.O.A. [ VANCOUVER, BC ]
with support from
BÖNDBREAKR [ AUSTIN, TX ]
Open Eyes [ EDMONTON, AB ]
Rubbed Raw [ EDMONTON, AB ]
VENUE: The Starlite Room - Temple Stage [ 10030 102 St NW, Edmonton ]
DOORS: 7:30 PM
SHOW: 8:30 PM
TICKETS: $25 ADV / $30 DOOR
All Ages/Licensed
About the Fest :
Purple City Music Festival 2025 takes place September 5 - 7th in Edmonton / amiskwaciwâskahikan. Curating the newest sounds from the global underground, this diverse & inclusive festival is entirely All Ages/Licensed. Enjoy 90+ bands,over 3 days on 9 different stages, along with live wrestling and free-access music industry educational sessions. All events take place within a 2-block vicinity of the downtown core
Full Weekend Wristbands AVAILABLE HERE.
Have a listen to the Purple City 2025 Artist Playlist on Spotify
For more info : www.purplecityfest.com
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Rock
D.O.A.
D.O.A.
Rock
D.O.A. is a Canadian punk rock band from Vancouver. They are often referred to as being among the "founders" of hardcore punk, along with Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Angry Samoans, Germs, and Middle Class. Their second album Hardcore '81 was thought by many to have been the first actual reference to the second wave of the American punk sound as hardcore.
D.O.A. is known for its outspoken political opinions and has a history of performing for many causes and benefits. Its slogan is "Talk Minus Action Equals Zero." The band's lyrics and imagery frequently advocate anti-racism, anti-globalization, freedom of speech, and environmentalism. Founder Joe Keithley is also the founder of Sudden Death Records which has released music by D.O.A. and several other bands including Pointed Sticks and Young Canadians.
Rock
BÖNDBREAKR
BÖNDBREAKR
Rock
BÖNDBREAKR HAS BEEN deemed one of the BEST PUNK BANDS in the Live Music Capital of the World by more thaN 500 Music Industry Professionals. The band has earned multiple airplay features on the acclaimed Austin Music Minute (KUTX 98.9) with Laurie Gallardo and metal radio show Search & Destroy ( KOOP 91.7) with Lauryn Darci.
Most recently, BÖNDBREAKR has been hailed as one of the best bands to hit the Purple City Music Festival stages (September 20204) and they show no signs of stopping.
Rock
Open Eyes
Open Eyes
Rock
Open Eyes is a mellowdramatic power trio from Edmonton, AB with an emotionally charged sound. Their raw sound and honest lyrics fuse the intensity and spirit of punk music into a medium for self-introspection, set to an explosive and dynamic soundtrack.
Open Eyes was formed in 2019 by Eric Budd (guitar and vocals), Leith Brownridge (bass) and John Watson (drums). This power trio is rooted in their 30 years of friendship, playing in adjacent bands in the underground Edmonton music scene.
Open Eyes debut 10-song album “Illuminated” was released on in November 2024 marking a powerful new chapter in their sonic journey. The new album entered the local CJSR 88.5FM charts at #1 the week it was released.
Rock
Rubbed Raw
Rubbed Raw
Rock
Rubbed Raw is a eccentric high energy "Egg Punk" act that brings Sounds straight from the garbage can. Bringing to the table" Hardcore Punk" and "Garage Rock N Roll" inspired guitars with party driven synth and drums, Real and raw lyrics, And lastly a dystopian fashion that would make one think and question if this musical group comes from a nomadic world of waste.