The fearlessly outspoken band explained the inspiration behind the topical, politically pungent “Blame The Bible” video (full version available in video description): "While this video contains images that are disturbing, WE are disturbed by the current state of our country and, indeed, the world. Just look at how our gay brothers and sisters are being treated elsewhere: thrown off of buildings, stoned to death, burned alive, etc. And why? It is Pansy Division's considered opinion that removing ALL religions from society would improve the world immensely. But let's start with the religion that's infiltrated our very own backyard: let's blame the Bible."

Pansy Division was founded in San Francisco in 1991 by guitarist/singer Jon Ginoliwho is joined by bassist/singer Chris Freeman, guitarist/singer Joel Reader and drummer Luis Illades. The first group to be so open with their sexuality, not only did their music and stance defy stereotypic norms of rock musicians being openly gay, they also broke gay cultural stereotypes that rock wouldn't interest gay people through clever, political prose and infectious melodies. Beginning in 1993, Pansy Division put out an album a year for six years on Lookout Records. Their music caught the attention of former Lookout labelmates Green Day, who took Pansy Division out on tour in 1994 at the height of the mania surrounding their breakthrough album Dookie.

11/4: San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar

11/5: Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar

11/6: Palm Springs, CA @ Pride Festival

11/9: Seattle, WA @ Funhouse

11/10: Portland, OR @ Dante’s

11/11: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill

11/12: Los Angeles, CA @ Viper Room

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