We’ve got a brand new music video by Philadelphia punk trio Ramona to premiere today. It’s for their song “Panama by Van Halen,” which is not(!) by Van Halen.
“In group therapy we were told to act out our fantasies to avoid conflict, bassist/vocalist Abby details. “We caught it on camera for your enjoyment.” She’s fully aware of how amazing the song title is, adding: “Please don’t sue us, Van Halen. Please don’t sue us.”
The spot is a comical adventure through a drive-thru, a bowling alley, and wherever else a body can be dragged. Watch below:
“Panama by Van Halen” is off the band’s debut LP, Deals, Deals, Deals!, set to arrive on June 7 through Red Scare Industries. It’s got a charmingly weird album cover that’s a good way to summarize the antics of Ramona. They’ll perform at Riot Fest this year, so definitely check them out if you like what you see.
Since moving to Philadelphia—a move cited partially for the 2 for $4 drinks at Philly bars—they’ve shared the stage with the likes of The Lawrence Arms, The Menzingers, and have a tour with Teenage Bottlerocket lined up for the release. Check out the track listing for Deals, Deals, Deals! and tour dates below.
RAMONA
DEALS, DEALS, DEALS!
Red Scare Industries
Release Date: June 7, 2019
01. Jet Fuel Can’t Melt Steel Hearts
02. Not Your Token
03. Hater’s Ball Parade
04. Shit, We Broke Up
05. Hard Sulks
06. Is This Emo?
07. Are We Having Fun Yet?
08. Panama by Van Halen
09. Getting There
10. Mambo 69
Ramona 2019 U.S. Tour Dates:
6/13 – Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/14 – Montebello, QC @ Montebello Rock (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/15 – Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/16 – Detroit, MI @ Small’s Bar (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/17 – Cincinnati, OH @ Northside Yacht Club (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/18 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/19 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Cattivo (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/20 – Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/21 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/22 – Brooklyn, NY @ Sunnyvale (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/23 – Boston, MA @ ONCE Ballroom (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
6/24 – Worcester, MA @ Ralph’s Diner (with Teenage Bottlerocket)
8/9 – Denver, CO @ Streets Denver (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Moonlight Lounge (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Yucca Tap Room (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/12 – San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Resident DTLA (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/14 – Sacramento, CA @ Press Club (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/15 – San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/16 – Portland, OR @ Twilight Bar (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/17 – Seattle, WA @ Barboza (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/18 – Boise, ID @ The Shredder (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Loading Dock (with Elway, Sam Russo)
8/20 – Fort Collins, CO @ Pinball Jones (with Elway, Sam Russo)
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