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 Nerf Herder to headline "A Merry Punking Christmas" Show

Posted by Loren on September 15, 2019

Nerf Herder to headline "A Merry Punking Christmas" Show
photo by Chris Goyette

Pop-punk geek rockers Nerf Herder will return to Chicago on Dec. 7 for the inaugural "A Merry Punking Christmas" show, the band's first time in Chicago in 17 years. The lineup for the event also feautre The Copyrights, Dan Vapid & The Cheats, and Capgun Heroes. 

While the group released records on Fat Wreck Chords, Arista, and Oglio Records, they are perhaps best known for composing the theme song for TV's Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

All proceeds from the show will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Toy Box Connection. The current Nerf Herder lineup features founding members Parry Gripp and Steve Sherlock, with Linus Dotson and Ben Pringle. 

Nerf Herder to headline "A Merry Punking Christmas" Show
photo by Chris Goyette

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