02.21.10

On Fire!

Orange County hardcore punk band Ignite is one of a dying breed. While even their genre of choice is dying (or has been dead, depending on what music elitist you’re asking), Ignite’s politically and socially conscious attitude isn’t one you see too much of these days from bands.

Ignite, even as a band, is a vocal supporter of many environmental and humanitarian groups, including Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (as seen on Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars” reality series), Doctors Without Borders and Earth First.

The band, which consists of Zoltan “Zoli” Teglas, Craig Anderson, Brett Rasmussen, Brian Balchack and Nik Hill, first formed in 1993. Ignite doesn’t stray from the deep roots of punk culture, often addressing politics and society in their lyrics. However, be sure to catch the original Ignite while you still can: The future of Ignite is, unfortunately, up in the air currently. Lead vocalist Teglas has joined Hermosa Beach’s Pennywise, who lost their original lead singer (and original line-up) in 2009 after Jim Lindberg quit in 2009 after 20 years with Pennywise.

Ignite: 7 p.m., $14. The Glass House, Sat., Feb. 27, 200 W. Second St., Pomona, 909.865.3802. All ages.