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ANTHONY 'CIV' CIVARELLI
MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

ANTHONY 'CIV' CIVARELLI

Founding Member & Original Architect of GORILLA BISCUITS • New York City, NY • Since 1987

ANTHONY 'CIV' CIVARELLI (Anthony 'Civ' Civarelli (Founding Lead Vocals — 1987–Present)) is a documented founding member and original architect of GORILLA BISCUITS. Emerging from the New York City, NY scene around 1987, ANTHONY 'CIV' CIVARELLI contributed to GORILLA BISCUITS's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Stop the finger-pointing and Start Today! Trumpet fanfares, melodic gang-vocal breakdowns, anti-racist unity, and flying off the CBGB PA stacks.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

ANTHONY 'CIV' CIVARELLI'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (1)

ANTHONY 'CIV' CIVARELLI ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Hardcore & D-Beat • 1989
REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOCBGB / Safari Club Youth Crew Matinee
205 BPM02:52 PIT REEL

REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM

The trumpet fanfare of 'New Direction' rings out and bodies fly from the top of the PA stacks as Civ and Walter Schreifels lead a packed Youth Crew singalong.

Track: New DirectionTrack: Start TodayTrack: High HopesGear: Gibson Les Paul Standard -> JCM800
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ANTHONY 'CIV' CIVARELLI REEL DECK (1)
16:9 HD PIT VIDEO
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REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM
GORILLA BISCUITSNOW PLAYING

REVELATION #12 MATINEE // 'NEW DIRECTION' TRUMPET INTRO & STAGE DIVE SWARM

WALTER SCHREIFELS • CBGB / Safari Club Youth Crew Matinee (1989)

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