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[donald]

Steven is dancing for David Byrne?

wow

[nardicles]

I scanned but saw no mention of a few bands I thought I'd add because they sorta begat yours truly. I'm 26 and have lived in Tempe all my life, so maybe I can fill a couple unique gaps.

Back in the mid-late 90's there was Dozer and Rondo Vega, both of which featured Ryan Richardson and Spencer Heck. Ryan Richardson went on to play in a band that performed in my dorm my freshman year of college at ASU, hahaha. Spencer ended up in a band with my brother, Drew Henschen in the late 90's, early 00's called Fatal Blowout. They played a number of shows at places like Modified (thus my first time there) and Nita's Hideaway.

I can remember them playing with the Apologies (from Tempe) because the Apologies had a female in the band and I thought that was cool. Both bands also lived on the same street: 10th place near Casey Moore's. I know that Fatal Blowout also played with Swearing At Motorists (not from AZ) at some point as well as an early Brodie Foster Hubbard who turned out to be a mutual friend of my friend from college, Steven Reker (who I'm sure you know from Reindeer Tiger Team and, most recently, dancing for David Byrne).

Fatal Blowout changed their name to the Crucials, then split up when Ben and Spencer moved. Ben and Spencer currently reside in Chicago and are in a band called Busted Canoe.

I tracked unstable keyboard melodies with my brother in the Fatal Blowout house from time to time, which is when I came up with the name Jumbo Jr., which I would later use from 2005-2008 when I started actually playing music in front of an audience.

-Lauren (currently known as So And So)

i vaguely remember Rondo Vega. didn't they have a practice space in one of the storage units near Alma School and Main st? i think i shared a unit with them among others. or perhaps it was someone else. damn, can't remember.

[JRC]

Okay,

It looks like we've picked Tomorrow, Saturday.

Steph and I would like to do 4PM.
This should only take an our or so, and if it moves fast enough, we could all be drinking at Bikini by 5PM!

Okay, anyone who wants to help, meet @ TS, 4PM Please!

Can't do it without ya!
JRC--TTS

[fatguyaz]

can people still post to this google doc or do they need to email their info, or what? I recruited some more band folks to add their info.

werd.

[JRC]

Send 'em Here!

can people still post to this google doc or do they need to email their info, or what? I recruited some more band folks to add their info.

werd.

[fatguyaz]

Send 'em Here!

can people still post to this google doc or do they need to email their info, or what? I recruited some more band folks to add their info.

werd.

ya'll are still going to use the info we already put in the spreadsheet though, yah?

[JRC]

As best we can, but we do want everything sent to that email address as well, for standardization purposes and specific reference.

[whispercircuit]

Thought I'd chime in on this This is Ryan, from Rondo Vega. Yes, we were around way back in the day. Spencer was in the band for a bit, then quit and we continued on as a 3 piece for a few more years. We DID used to practice on Alma School and Main and were fortunate enough to share the stage with quite a few great AZ bands. When that band broke up I started Batter The Drag, which was also around for a few years and had Chad from Fivespeed.. and also Mike from Princess Ladyfriend on the last record.. who I believe you are familiar with Lauren, right? Drew was a good buddy of mine in high school and we also had a little "fling" of a band once that I'm sure I have a recording of somewhere in my giant box of cassettes. I ALSO remember Lauren just learning the guitar and making recordings in her bedroom when I was over at Drew's house (Hi Lauren) Anyways, it's been a while since I've landed on The Shizz so I thought I'd put my spaceboots on and touch the dust a bit! I've been living in Manhattan for a few years now and still play in bands. Find me on facebook if you'd like Shanks!

[whispercircuit]

Der.. I forgot to mention my earliest encounters with bands there... Well, my first "real" band (by which I mean band that actually played with at clubs) was when I was around 15 or so (Fathead).. so I'll go from there... Mr. Pink, Superthrift, Welter, The New Militia, Spaceman Spiff, Beat Angels, Fred Green, Jesus Chrysler Supercar, JFA, Sun City Girls, Feederz, Authority Zero, Plinko, Destory Miranda, TurboFuck, Chronic Future... I know there's more.

[fatguyaz]

i love you, Ry Ry.

[whispercircuit]

aww... I love you too, Chad Chad

[whispercircuit]

oh god, i totally forgot about the Daggers.... ugh.... nothing says "punk rock" like stealing all my Chunky's Beef Stew and not having a spoon to eat cereal with in the mornings 'cuz they used them all for heroin.... those were the days.

[JRC]

The install date is coming up.
Please remember to send your band info to the email address.

Also, email us if you are going to help w/ the install, and let us know if you'll be bringing any merch/memorabilia to donate for sale.

XO,
JRC--TTS

[jsferris]

Hey Guys,

Found this thread while searching online for 'Blofiche'! I played drums in 'Counter Punch', 'Blofiche', 'Stand To Reason' (unfortunately after Rick, the original drummer passed). Also played in a side project called 'Beans and Rice' with Kevin Carl from 'G-Whiz' and more. Kevin is still playing and writing, has a new studio venture with Duane from G-Whiz on bass, Ken from 'The Tank' on vocals and Bill Stevenson (ALL, Descendents, Black Flag on drums) called 'Higley'. Check them out on myspace and listen to the tunes at:

http://www.myspace.com/higleyband

I also made a myspace page for 'Stand To Reason', which has the last CD, all 6 songs, released in 1995, here:

http://www.myspace.c...alstandtoreason

Lastly, the last 'Counter Punch' record can be downloaded as mp3's here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FX8DOY99

I'm trying to get a hold of Jesse Everhart and Lacrosse to see if they want to re-record the 'Blofiche' songs for fun!

This thread has been dead for awhile, anyone there?!!

http://www.jeff-ferris.com


Kevin and I would like to arrange a reunion show for all the older bands, anyone interested?!

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[Big Jilm]

Oh, look! bump and new life!
The first bands I remember specifically are probably Major Lingo, The Fake McCoys, and Mumbo Jumbo with Greg Simmons. I played every Wednesday at Long Wong's the summer of '94 in "Jake De Snake". Tripod Dog opened for us sometimes. Chris Skowron played sax for Jake before I was in the band and he went on to play with Rusty Jones and Warsaw. He plays in the Midnight Blues Band now. I was at one of Kongo Shock's first gigs at the old Party Garden. I remember seeing Jesus Chrysler's "band members needed" ad on the bulletin board at the old Musicians Discount in Mesa on Broadway and Dobson. Yes, I am old.