Artist description a local ska band from NC

Music Style ska

Musical Influences Catch 22, The Aquabats, and more

Artist History Have you ever felt the need to just take things into your own hands? Have you ever felt the desire to do something, just because you know only you can do it right? In April of 2002, Eric Hill felt this way about ska music, and intended to do something about it. Calling in the reinforcements, he gathered sax player Chris Steffen, bass player John Baxter, drummer Scott Sautter, and himself on guitar, and got to work. Soon after, the need for more "hornage" became an issue, so trombone guru James Anderson joined the ranks. When The Brawlers (as they came to be called) practiced, they practiced hard, practiced rough, and practiced for perfection. Unfortunetly, they barely practiced at all. After about 2 months of bandhood, the Brawlers had written 2 songs, and spent 700 dollars on Wendy's. Here is where I'd like to say that the Brawlers exploded out of their shell of laziness, and ended up in a stupor of musical genious. I say I'd like to say this, because it would make them sound cool. But if I did say this, I would be lying, because the truth is that the Brawlers only existed for the next 4 months… nothing more. No new songs, no shows, no cds… just a name. Then the changes came… Tensions ran high and things were said… out of the dust came a "new" band, minus one Eric Hill. Now nameless and guitar-less, the former Brawlers searched high and low…all while continuing to eat Wendy's. Eventually, they found now-guitarist Jimmy Dott, and things were back in business. Soon after, around the new-year, trombonist Luke Autry was added to the roster. Now calling themselves CUandthePGs, the band wrote songs. Then they wrote a few more songs. Then they practiced those songs, and wrote another song or two. Eventually, the year was 2003, and they were ready for action. They played their first show on January 18th,2003 with Destroyed Tradition at the Mix in Sanford, NC, armed with 7 songs,6 members, 3 horns, and 1 sax player that cant really sing. After a couple shows, Jimmy quit the band. After Jimmys leave, CUandthePGs took up the guitar skill of Luke Ray, The rest is history… or it will be once it happens… because, you know, tomorrow isn't history yet… but when it is, WATCH YOUR BACK, BECAUSE CUandthePGs WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU!!!!!!!

Group Members Luke R. John B. James A. Luke A. Chris S. Scott S.

Instruments 1 sax, 2 Trombones, 1 squire strat, 1 5-string washburn, and 1 maxx cb drums

Albums CUandthePGs

Location Apex/Cary, NC - USA

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