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[PUNK] Whether or not bands that consider themselves to be punk should engage in making unplugged music is debatable. But since punk is as much attitude and viewpoint as it is a sound, albeit an increasingly splintered sound, then there’s something to be said for turning expectations upside down and doing something unconventional… like being a punk band and making an acoustic album. Bayside, named after their home-turf in Queens, has a fairly long history and a devoted fan base, and the acoustic EP the quartet released a dozen years ago in the wake of a tragic van accident that claimed the life of drummer John Holohan quickly became a fan favorite. An acoustic sequel, released this past September, seems a tad overproduced and fails to capture the same wounded spirit. But when Bayside plays a full-on acoustic show at the Tralf Music Hall on Thursday, November 29, they will surely come with both barrels loaded, mixing material from both EPs with pared-down, re-imagined versions of their edgier material that will retain an impressive level of bite. Or so we would hope. Find out for yourself – doors are at 8pm and music starts at 9pm with openers GOLDS.