Chris, Aaron, Jeremy, Damon, Darin
January 22, 2006
January 19, 2006
Sukpatch
I recently joined the live version of Sukpatch (on bass). Damon recently wrote an article about his adventures in photography with the band for I-See-Sound.
More details to come. Meanwhile, check out this song (found on the Moshi Moshi website):
And this biography from V2:
By happenstance, Sukpatch began as a stoned accident in the summer of 1990. Having very little talent at the time, the easiest way to get a song made was by manipulating tape and old records into what later became Sukpatch’s trademark, patch-work sound.
After releasing a number a cassettes with numerous indie botiques,
Their sound caught the attention of an old college friend who decided
to take his trust fund to start a record label, known as slabco. It was time to finally get this stuff out on CD. In 1995 the groundbreaking “Haulin’ Grass and Smokin’ Ass”, was released to critical acclaim. “Honky Tonk Operation” followed it up in 1996. By this time they were playing shows with nothing but a $200 sampler, and a DAT tape.
It was around this time they began getting a lot of major label interest.
Various A&R people came to town and their were many fancy dinners, and needless amounts of shellfish ordered. Their were many scenarios drawn, suggestions of fancy outfits and synchronized dance moves, or to write a pop hit, “dumb it down a little, you gotta appeal to the lowest common denominator”. They heard of how one a&r guy used to ask bands to give him a hot plate to get out of their contracts. Hearing stories like that over bottles of chateneuf de pape made it all seems so easy.
The two releases caught the ear of Mike D. of the beastie boys, who
gave them a record deal. The beastie was in love with the sound, as
well he was interested in the boys idea of turning the Tibetan freedom show into a traveling riverboat extravaganza. Plans and promises were many. Soon the Sukpatch fellas found themselves cooped up for 3 months in Mick Fleetwoods former Malibu estate with a Hip-Hop hillbilly whose claim to fame was having produced “Insane In The Membrane” by Cyprus Hill. Totally unsatisfied with the final product, which resembled Uriah Heep more than it did Sukpatch, a plot was formed, and Sukpatch’s manager, known by the nudist colony as Shappy, went to the estate, got everyone very high and was able to heist the masters, which were then ritually burned. it was, much to the shame of the boys, later released in southeast asia with the title “Natualisms”.
Soon after the debacle in Malibu, Grand Royal filed for chapter eleven, closed it’s doors and released all of their bands. Feeling defeated, the Sukpatch then retreated to their country homes and tried to shake off the demons of a typical experience in the commercial record industry. They began writing the songs that later was released as the album “23”. Although they live on opposite coasts, they were able to finish the whole album by passing sessions through i-chat.
Steve is living on a plantation in Newport Kentucky, where he was able to take the remainder of his advance money to purchase a Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits franchise. Chris, now located in Minneapolis Minnesota, is tinkering with the advertising world. The two have begun the recording the follow up to “23” and have been developing a reality show about getting pregnant.
(There's more from Google.)
January 11, 2006
And now on keys- Chris Damele
Perhaps you have seen The Newbees and know of their vast awesomness. If so, you have surely noticed their handsome bass player, Chris. Chris really knows how to thump his bass, and belt out a tune, though he only has an elementary understanding of keyboard. Luckily, that's exactly what we were looking for in a new tinkler!
So, welcome aboard, Chris! It's good to have you.
I should also add that we'll be playing with the afformentioned Newbees at The Poison Room on January 20th. There will be eight other bands as well, and we'll all be covering The Beatles because it's a Beatles Tribute Show.
December 30, 2005
I See Sound Presents The Minni-Thins at The Comet
Beginning February 3rd and continuing the first Friday of every month, you can catch The Minni-Thins in Northside at The Comet, eating burritos and hosting the monthly I See Sound showcase. We will bring you the best in local music as well as travelling bands, and Darin is recording it all for a monthly Podcast at I-See-Sound.com.
And don't forget, every Monday, I am hosting the Open Mic at The Southgate House in Newport from 9 till 2.
Both events are free, baby!
December 27, 2005
Credits
The Minni-Thins' Salty Secret: Bark Is Brass Volume 2
1) Bark Is Brass
2) Sack Man (Rack Man)
3) What Kind Of Angel (Smog cover)
4) Apparent
5) Winter Wonderland (live)
6) Ugly Uda (live)
7) Let Me Be Your Liquor Man (live)
8) Hiroshima Majesty (live)
9) Germs (live)
10) Call Me, Write Me (live)
- All Tracks By The Minni-Thins and Copyright 2005 Punk Rock Superhero Music
- Except Track 3 by (smog) and Track 5 by Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith
- Track 1 was produced by Jeff Perholtz at Tri-State Productions in Covington, KY
- Tracks 2-5 recorded by Darin in his Covington apartment
- All live tracks recorded throughout 2005 by Darin except Track 5, recorded by Steve Cruze in 2003
The Minni-Thins are:
- Damon Green - Bass, Acoustic Guitar
- Darin Strachan - Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar
- Aaron Strickland - Drums, NOOO!
- Jeremy Strickland - Guitar, Vocals, Bass
Special thanks to Kenny Sprinkle, who plays guitar on Tracks 1, 6, 8, and 11
And our buddy, Jason Wells, who played keys on tracks 1, 7, & 10
Merry Christmas- I told you it was salty!
December 25, 2005
December 19, 2005
It's Monday Again
What are you doing tonight? Drop by and visit me at The Historic Southgate House? Buy me a beer? Bring your guitar?
It's open mic. Every Monday. Nine O Clock.
December 17, 2005
The Minni-Thins Salty Secret: Bark Is Brass Volume 2
Our new EP will be available to download on Christmas morning! Because it is Christmas, it will be an eleven song EP, featuring two new songs, remixes, and six live songs culled from this past year.
More later...
December 11, 2005
Monday Night Open Mic At The Historic Southgate House
Okay. You've all heard me tell you how awesome The Southgate House is. Having long since spent all of my money at the bar (thanks for the rides home, everyone, you know who you are), they have finally put me into their employ. I can finally afford to buy YOU a drink (you know who you are).
Every Monday night, I am your host from 9-2. Bring a guitar if you've got one.
Sharon is now serving beer behind the bar- Awesome!
...Sharon might be there now. What time is it?
December 10, 2005
The Minni-Thins Are Going To Texas!
We just found out that we are going to play South By Southwest in March, and I love you. And by: "you," I mean: "everyone."
Tonight is Saturday, December 10, and you can catch us playing a stripped down set at the I See Sound party tonight at The Holy Grail. We will be playing four new songs.
Visit I-See-Sound.com for details.
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