Artist description The Porch Junkies formed in the late 20th Century on a Long boring Island just East of New York City. Three guys named Erick weave a frenzied yet melodic guitar tapestry that hangs from the curvy but solid rythmic edifice erected by Raw Dog and Stinky. Stories about hills, pills, sunsets and suburban smog are carefully pinned to the walls, completing the "ThrashingAcidCountryBlues" motif that they have meticulously crafted.

Music Style Thrashing Acid Country Blues

Musical Influences Anyone that plays from the gut

Similar Artists Blind Melon

Artist History Shortly after forming in early 1999 the Porch Junkies were announced the victors of a prominent battle of the bands contest at one of Long Island's most popular venues, Mulcahy's. they have been featured in the Long Island Entertainment publication as well as Aural Fix Communique. A half hour spotlight was dedicated to the Junkies on WGBB's Long Island Rock Live radio show. In February they won were asked to participate in WBAB's/Sam Ash's Homegrown showcase where they were the recipients of the prize for largest crowd. They have also been selected to compete in the 2003 Long Island Music Festival sponsored by Good Times Magazine. The first half of 2003 has come to a close with the Porch Junkies reaching the top 20 in two independant charts with their Emily Brookes Records single, "Tribute to the Hills"

Group Members Eric Young- guitar, vocals Erik Krauss- guitar, vocals Eric Reichel- guitar, vocals Vinny Doucette, bass Rich Weston, drums

Instruments 3 guitars, bass, drums, juice harp, keyboards,

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Location West Islip, New York - USA

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