Artist description Hampster-slappin' punk-rockabilly from San Francisco. We're not one of those straight traditional rockabilly bands that talks about how much we "rock out" and how "wild" we are but then are really staid and boring. We're more like a punk band with a rockabilly flavor. And good clothes, but not from "Hot Topics."

Music Style Punk-rockabilly

Musical Influences Johnny Cash, Eddie Cochran, the Clash, Stray Cats, Rev. Horton Heat, Ramones, Jason & Scorchers, Elvis, ah, you know

Similar Artists We sound like if your favorite punk band and your favorite rockabilly band crashed into each other, but then liked each other.

Artist History Formed in 1996. Debut CD on Walking Records "FlatTear It Up!" 1999. We average a new standup bassplayer every 4.7 months. Lots of touring, especially on the West Coast.

Group Members The King Teen, singing and guitar; Tom "Double D" Thumb, guitar and singing; Big Stick Mick, drums;Thumper McGee, standup bass.

Instruments 2 guitars, standup bass, drums

Albums "Flat Tear It Up!"

Press Reviews This San Francisco punkabilly outfit harnesses the energy of a case-full of Pop Rocks then adds its own goofy charm to the legacy of Elvis. --Seattle Weekly // The Smokejumpers infuse humor and a streak of lunacy into their fast-paced tunes. Band members often jumpall over the place on stage, and sometimes into the audience while playing their instruments. --Bakersfield Californian // The group's new "Flat Tear It Up!" disc is notmisnamed. The 'Jumpers wrap hilarious words around revved up, three-chord, on-the-mark rock 'n' roll. --San Antonio News-Express // A prediction: The Smokejumpers debut CD -- "Flat Tear It Up!" -- will become a wee-hours FM favorite,blasting from the broken-knob radio in your car, a howl of rockabilly carrying you through the night. --San Francisco Examiner --- More at http://www.smokejumper.com/critics.html

Location San Francisco, California - USA

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