Do you remember years ago when Rage Against The Machine reached the coveted #1 spot on the UK charts at Christmas? Well, I’m not saying that it’s going to happen again but in order to be in with a shot, you need a Christmas single and that’s exactly what Spike and the Gimme Gimmies (formerly Me First and the Gimme Gimmies) have done.
They are back to spread festive chaos in true Gimmes fashion, hitting the road this winter with a tour that promises sleigh‑bells, sweat, and singalongs. At the heart of it all is their brand‑new single, All I Want For Christmas Is You, out November 21st on Fat Wreck Chords.
Available digitally and as a limited‑edition red flexi disc tucked inside a spectacular 2026 calendar, the track is a tongue‑in‑cheek gift that guarantees fans will stay in the ho‑ho‑ho spirit long after the lights come down.
Frontman Spike Slawson leads the charge with his sweet pipes, multilingual charm, and ukulele‑wielding skills — a force of nature who turns every gig into a party. He’s joined by CJ Ramone (bass, backing vocals), John Reis (guitar) — the San Diego riff scientist behind Rocket From The Crypt and Hot Snakes, Andrew “Pinch” Pinching (drums) and Jake Kiley (guitar) — Strung Out’s ferocious jungle cat with a hot pink Jackson. For the UK leg of the tour, Dan Goatham of Snuff steps in on guitar, ensuring the sleigh stays loud and the spirit stays strong.
From California to Cork, the Gimmes are decking the halls with sackloads of distortion….
Nov 28 – The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA
Nov 29 – Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA
Nov 30 – The UC Theatre, Berkeley, CA
Dec 1 – Fremont Theatre, San Luis Obispo, CA
Dec 3 – The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ
Dec 4 – Brooklyn Bowl, Las Vegas, NV
Dec 5 – House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
Dec 6 – The Observatory North Park, San Diego, CA
Dec 9 – Electric Bristol, Bristol, UK
Dec 10 – KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, UK
Dec 11 – Manchester Academy 2, Manchester, UK
Dec 13 – Limelight, Belfast, UK
Dec 14 – Cyprus Avenue, Cork, Ireland
Dec 15 – Opium, Dublin, Ireland
Dec 17 – Glasgow Garage, Glasgow, UK
Dec 19 – Rock City, Nottingham, UK
Dec 20 – Electric Ballroom, London, UK
Tickets available HERE
This isn’t just another festive tour where the band dress up in lame suits and try to get you in the Christmas spirit, these guys ARE the Christmas spirit and you’d be a sucker for missing it! Expect festive covers, Gimmies classics, and the kind of chaotic joy only this supergroup can deliver. Whether you’re popping in to grab the flexi disc, streaming the single at home alone with some eggnog, or catching them live, Spike And The Gimme Gimmes are making sure all they want for Christmas is YOU.
We’ll see you in the Bristol pit!
