Wow...I am (was...) the lead guitar player of the Barrymores. It's cool to see people still discovering us, we've all went our seperate ways, 3 of the founding members are still in an active band called Subcity, and I've meandered through several punk bands you can look into with a quick google search (the Crackdown, the Blackout Brigade, High Class Low Lifes). Thanks so much for the love man, nice not to be forgotten after all these years :)

Indeed. If you didn't know, you should check out their sorta unknown/hidden album called "New Invasion." More punky than ska-like but still super duper.

Hey, if anyone from the band is reading this, you are awesome. Get New Invasion up on iTunes! (I'm not even an Apple enthusiast, but that's where I buy my music)

The Barrymores came up on Pandora while I was listening to the Big D & The Kids Table channel, and since I hadn't heard of them I naturally consulted Google which lead me here. I can relate to your pain of finding out about a band ex post facto. My first experience of this came with hearing Edna's Goldfish for the first time in 2006 when they had already been broken up for more than 5 years. Then, they played the Bamboozle in 2009 and, of course, I couldn't make it because of final exams so now I'm left waiting for them to return once again.

I wanted to direct your attention to another relatively unknown ska band called Upstanding Youth, from Hawaii. I first heard their music just 2 months ago and I was mesmerized. I was surprised they have been around for 10 years, but they have never been on a label and only toured the Southwest, out of Hawaii. Unfortunately, they announced a few weeks ago they will be ending their run with a farewell show on May 25, 2012 since the singer is moving to the East Coast for a new job.

--Another ska fan with a crushed heart

I came across "The Sweetest Song" on Pandora in much the same manner. I've been a punk/ska guy my whole life, but that song is the best, most chill love song I've ever heard. When it pops up on my playlist, I can't just listen to it once. And I agree, "Think Straight Again" kicks a whole lot of ass.

Always love SKA-punk they just popped on my pandora. Glad this link was up to find out more info on them. Let there be a SKA revival!

I cut my teeth on the album "New Invasion". I love the take no shit attitude of Jolene. She has such a unique voice. I too was devastated when I found out that I had fallen for a ska band that no longer existed. I hope if the band is listening, they can make New Invasion more available. A reunion would be awesome.

I, too, feel the pain. However in the past few years many ska bands have been reforming and touring. I think kickstarter has helped connect bands with fans and see they're still loved. I run the Austin Ska Collective and have met many ska fans, perhaps a revival is in the works. Dallas had a pretty solid scene.

And now i am the one who listen barrymores for the first time,google for information about this Band and see they do not exist anymore....The voice of this female singer is so awesome and sounds like the Lady from 'Scrapy',another ska band, from germany, that do not exist anymore too.

Hi friends of the Barrymore’s, I have a huge favour to ask... Please share and donate to the link below. Jolene is needing a double transplant and your help is greatly appreciated. Read about her life after the Barrymore’s on her GOFUND me page:

https://www.gofundme.com/joleneneufeldttransplant

I’m lead singer Jolenes mom. She is at Toronto Grace recovering from double lung and liver transplants. She’s good but the surgery caused unexpected leg nerve damage. Full story on GoFundme Jolene Neufeldt medical fundraiser. Yes the band was extraordinary. She is beyond that. A chef. A mommy.