Artist description Poontwang's original sound was inspired by a combination the 80's retro band The Pandora's, early punk bands like the Angry Samoans and the Cramps, adding the tuff twanging lyrics of Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. We had washboards, Big Muffs and Farfisa keyboards. Mixing fuzzed out guitars, droning farfisa ryhthms and scratchy, dusty vocals accentuated by screaming girly harmonies. Over the years the sound of Poontwang has lost some of the country elements, added surf instrumentals then moved on to a more 60's garage and 70's rock inspired sound. Also, incorporating the drone of a Moog alongside the Farfisa. Poontwang's lyrics are toungue in cheek, girl powered anthems about boys doing us wrong, (Tuff Skurt, Throw Like A Girl, Planet Suckass) songs about our favorite animals (Mighty Dog, Rabid Seal, The Pusses) and of course our most popular song, about the male anatomy (Are You Well Hung?) Our live show has always meant more than just shoe gazing rock and stereotypical rockstar attire. Poontwang has had numerous theme nights including Beauty Pageant for Bad Girls, with prom dresses, tiarras and badges with names like Miss Understood, Miss Guided and Miss Taken; Cowgirl night, Mental Patient night, with nursing outfits, sirens and mental patient go go dancers in wheelchairs, Going Hawaiian night with little drink umbrellas for the audience . Lately we have incorporated an entire kung fu choreography into our show and a cheer for Wayward Touring Cheerleader nights. We are also known for throwing out treats for the audience from candy to snowballs to ding dongs, you can count on getting fed when coming to see our shows.

Music Style Garage rock/punk/surf

Musical Influences AC/DC,The Pandoras, Mudhoney, The Sonics, Black Sabbath, Dusty Springfield

Similar Artists The Pandoras, B52's, Friggs, Cramps

Artist History Poontwang was formed by singer/songwriter/guitarist, Lori Campion with 2 other gal pals back in Austin, Texas in 1994 after being tired of playing in bands with guys for too long and wanting to have fun rocking in a girly way. Lori then moved back to her hometown state California and re-formed the band in San Francisco with new members.

Group Members Lori Campion - Lead Vocals/Guitar Heather Kirshmann - Farfisa/Moog/Vocals Cristine Razler - Bass/Vocals Marisa Michaels - Drums/Vocals

Instruments drums, bass, guitar, farfisa & moog organ

Albums Oh Yeah!

Location san francisco, ca - USA

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