Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Oh, Jesus!

In the beginning, there was MxPx. And it was good. The Christian pop-punk progenitors are remarkable in that they’ve managed to maintain underground punk cred, while simultaneously shepherding the Jesus-rock flock. As a glut of sound-alike rip-offs — lookin’ at you, Fallout Boy — assault mainstream airwaves, the 16-year scene vets have held true to their roots, appealing to atheist anarchists and pious punkers alike. Talk about miracles. Worship at the altar this Saturday at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge with pop-punk disciples Only Crime and TAT. Amen.