Artist description Melodic Punk band from Seattle with relentless energy and amazing live shows.

Music Style Melodic Punk

Musical Influences Goldfinger, Bad Religion, The Ramones

Similar Artists Goldfinger, Bad Religion, Lagwagon

Artist History "Seattle isn't just a bunch of flannel. Hailing from the outskirts of the greatest music city in the country, is a hard melody beltin' band called Poorsport. With influences that run as deep as early 70's punk to Orange County Hardcore, Poorsport plays the tunes that are guaranteed to get at least one of your toes tapping. These punk-a-teers have been taking the Seattle scene by storm with the release of their first full length album." "Who the hell is Poorsport?" Poorsport is a band. Specifically, Poorsport is a "Suburban Punk Band" formed on the outskirts of Seattle in June 2002. "Oh boy, another Seattle band. Are they Grunge?" One fan describes them as "the unholy offspring of Weezer and NoFx, only not exactly." Which is just about as good as anything we could come up with. Let’s just say that fans of Orange County Hard Core and early 70s punk will be easy converts, but the band's sonic diversity will appeal to a wider audience as well. So: “no, I wouldn’t say that Poorsport bears a strong sonic resemblance to Grunge." "Are they any good live?" Good? Do you like fast-paced, highly energetic sets laced with loads of irreverent banter and self-deprecation, executed by talented musicians who don’t let their technical acumen get in the way of writing and performing great catchy songs? "Why should I spend my hard-earned cash on these guys?" • Poorsport is one of only four bands chosen to play the Vans Warped Tour 2002 Side-Stage at The Gorge in George, WA. More than 75 artists from Washington and Oregon competed. • Released Self-Titled 14-song CD in August 2002. Seeking recording contract with established record label. • Organized and headlined Rain City Skate Park "Band Brigade 2002", Seattle, WA. Scheduled to play main stage of Apple Blossom 2003 Festival in Wenatchee, WA.

Group Members Kyle Andrews, Guitar & Vocals Kevin Mackey, Vocals Skeeter McClellan, Drums Ben Dietzen, Bass

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals

Albums Poorsport (self-titled), 2002

Press Reviews I could try and think of something cool to say but I'd rather just speak my mind: "Mmmmm Mmmmm Good! And if you've seen my belly lately, you know that means serious savory eats." -- John Dammeier, Audio Engineer, GC Studios, Tacoma, WA This band really has that entertaining pull effect to people listening. -- HAYVEN, blankfacerecords.com, September, 2002 I can't wait for this band to grow up. -- Jon, blankfacerecords.com, September, 2002

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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