LANCE HAHN R.I.P.

J Church is no more. Lance Hahn, co-founder, singer, guitarist, songwriter, the embodiment of J Church, died on 21 October 2007 in Austin, TX, from complications arising from his kidney disease. Memorial services are planned in San Fransisco and Austin.

San Fransisco - 11/11/07 at the Hemlock Tavern, from 6pm
Austin - 11/18/07 at the Mohawk from 4pm

There are several tribute sites where you can post your memories of Lance and J Church, including LanceHahn.org and lancehahn.blogspot.com, as well as numerous pages on punk message boards.

A bunch of labels co-released a J Church and Cringer tribute album earlier this year entitled Let's Do It For Lance. All proceeds so far have gone towards Lance's medical bills, as he had no health insurance. It's not currently clear about the status of the outstanding bills, so if you'd still like to help out - or if you want just to hear a damn fine record - then you can get the CD from Vinehell, No Idea and doubtless other online and real-life record stores.

31 March 2007: a page on the newly-released The Horror Of Life album

24 February 2007: after a long hiatus, mostly due to Lance's health problems, at long last here's an update - new album, recent singles, forthcoming singles, even a couple of shows. Check the news page for more.

10 January 2006: the first new release of the year, the second split 7" with Minority Blues Band is finally out. More details (including how to buy) on the news page

28 December 2005: added the lyrics to all the original songs (not the three Underground... tracks) from the Palestine album

Update archive

From the outset this site has been assisted by J Church fans worldwide and further contributions are always welcome. If you know anything about the band that you don't see here, please get in touch. Those who have already done so include:

Alex P., Amanda Mauer, Andrea@Loveboat records, Anthony Annoyance, Brad Affleck, Daniel Burak, Daniel@Trust zine, Dave@Crackle Records, David J. Hornbuckle, Dave Deluxe, David DiDonato, David Filipelli, David Stuart, Dennis Shotdown, Derek M Fricano, Drue Albeit, Fernando Mosh, Franz Barcella, Fred@Sniffing Recording Industries, Frizbee, Gardner Maxam, Geek USA zine, Gina DiGregorio, Giovanni Caputo, Graham ENZK, Grog, Haplo Drake, Hilary Ellis, Ian Cavell, Ian Knight, Jeff West, J. Gray, Jimmy Choi, Jon Von, Justin, Kevin Halaburda, Lance Hahn, Lish Daelnar, Mark Nerdcore, Mat Rademan, Max Fish, Michael Hassett, Mike Haynes, Mike Mann, Mike@Broken Rekids, Mikepat, Monk Dave@Fracture zine, Nate Lewis, Niki t-hen, Olgerts Viksne, Pete D'Angelo, Peter Trenholm, Rebekah, Ryan Olson, Sam Knight, Scottie Fox, Sean Forbes, Spalding from Minority Blues Band, Steve PunkJax, Tim, Tony Davies, Tony Piscia, Tony@Suspect Device records, Tom Scott, Tommie Pathetic, Vishal Gujadhur and Zeg. Without those fine people this site would be a hell of a lot smaller. Thanks all.

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