Clairmel play Transitions Art Gallery at the Skatepark of Tampa, in Tampa, Florida on Dec. 26, 2009. Credit: Photo by Nicole Kibert/elawgrrl.com

To get an idea of how long ago Clairmel used to run in the Tampa punk scene, all you have to do is go to the band’s Geocities page.

For five years in the mid-’90s, the outfit (which in full disclosure includes Creative Loafing Tampa Bay photographer Dave Decker) released singles, EPs and two full lengths on revered punk imprint No Idea Records, plus Tampa’s own A.D.D. Records.

“We have the itch,” Decker told CL about his band that’s only played twice in the last 20 years. “Should be a solid show if I keep my chops dialed in.” Atlanta trio Reconciler opens the no cover show along with Miller Lowlifes, a new band from scene staple Matt Shumate.

There’s no cover to see Clairmel play The Bends in St. Petersburg on Saturday, July 22.

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This article appears in Jul 20-26, 2023.