SUBURBAN LEGENDS: Suburban Legends

Suburban Legends

Suburban Legends

© 2001 Suburban Legends (650687246927)

Ska / Punk Pop; if you even remotely like ska, this album will be a jaw-dropper.

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Suburban Legends is
Vincent Walker-Vocals
Brian Klemm-Guitar
Mike Hachey-Bass
Derek Lee-Drums
Phillip Inzerillo-Trombone
Luis Beza-Trumpet
Brian Robertson-Trombone

The Suburban Legends at time of "Suburban Legends" Self titled EP.

Suburban Legends Bio

Tim Maurer : vocals
Aaron Bertram : trumpet
Vince Walker: trumpet
Dallas Cook: Trombone
Brian Robertson: trombone
Brian Klemm: guitar
Chris Maurer: bass
Derek Lee Rock: drums



There are few octets out there in the rock and roll world.

Even fewer octets that meld jittery ska beats with melodic blues progressions, racy glam metal guitar solos with kitschy disco melodies, playful pop dance choreography with an edgy punk rock sensibility. Few that are humorous and edgy without being crass, that are playful and young without being frivolous.

Suburban Legends are a rare octet indeed.

And yet, however narrow their niche, the three-year old supergroup manages a kind of ubiquitous appeal. After selling over 20,000 copies of their self-produced, self-titled EP, they nabbed the interest and studio production wizardry of Oingo Boingo's John Avila (production credits also include Boingo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Cábula, The Pilfers, Quetzal), whose ear for bright horns and edgy melodies brought their first full length release, "Rump Shaker" to fruition in 2003. "Rump" has since sold 15,000 copies on the band's own imprint, and is to be released this year in the UK on Brand New Hero Records.

With their record still going strong in 2004, the band also released "Season One" a live CD/DVD of their videos, raucous performances, and song rarities. They continue to tour the nation in support of the releases, recently closing a summer tour with ska veterans Reel Big Fish, Rx Bandits and MU330. Harrowing tour schedules have posed only a minor challenges for the Orange County natives: though the band is young, they are veritable stage veterans, frequently selling out Southern California venues like House of Blues, Chain Reaction, and The Glasshouse, having shared the stage with Goldfinger to Sugarcult to Fishbone, and having performed over 962 perfectly choreographed shows in the year 2002 alone.

Most of the near-thousand performances were done during consecutive stints as Downtown Disney's resident outdoor entertainment during the summer and holiday seasons, which required the band to do four half-hour sets every evening for months. This arrangement and the band's growing popularity amongst the nightly crowds opened the door for the band's most public performance to date: on the main stage for Disney's nationally televised World Series pep rally. Originally slated to underline classic rockers, Queen, Suburban Legends were informed the day of the performance that they were the only, and headlining act, with their faces magnified on a 30ft x 40x giant screen and their music amplified on television sets across the nation. In another pivotal performance, they lit up millions of small screens on their first stint on the nationally-televised Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in August 2003.

But glittery televisions, bright lights, and rock tours are not what Suburban Legends are about. More, it is a vision-one of an eight-man, well-oiled entertainment machine with as much heart as panache, with a voice for everyone-a 3-year old tot, a 15 year old punk rocker, a 22-year old jaded music journalist, a 45-year old parent of two-equally. Such universal appeal is rarity in the contemporary world of music.

But the Suburban Legends are a very special octet.




For additional information
PoBox 1026
Orange, CA 92856
www.suburbanlegends.com
tbonebrian@suburbanlegends.com

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  • awesome-ness
    author: christina

    god i love this cd so much! i love tim, it's too bad he's gone. :( suburban legends isn't the same now without tim and dallas...but they still rock!

  • This cd rocks. You will buy it now.
    author: Steve

    Every song on this cd is so catchy and awsome. If you even remotely like ska/pop music, this cd will be super sweet.

  • 5 songs, HUGE sound
    author: Shana

    Ok Ok, so I bought SL's CD's in the wrong order :P This CD was the second I bought and listened to, but it is definitely worth every dollar and second spent on it. Terrific music to get you in the skanking mood! I bought this CD for myself for my birthday, and I'm so glad I did! Best birthday gift I've received in years! ;)

  • One Word......Awesome!!!!!!
    author: John Springett

    These guys cant put a foot wrong, all their releases so far are a must for any fan of fun good time music and this cd backs this up. Give us more!!!!!

  • This disc is worth every cent to get a taste for this awesome band.
    author: VRTNT

    This is a great starter CD for someone has not heard this band before. But you may as well just order another Suburban Legends CD at the same time and save yourself the shipping because I think you will be wanting more after these 5 songs are over.

  • Awesome!
    author: Kelly

    This CD is wonderful! So upbeat and always exciting. More please!

  • A must for any SL fan
    author: Josh

    It's a short five-song EP, but if you're a fan of SL or just a fan of upbeat, fun, ska music, you must get this CD. Guaranteed you'll be dancing/laughing by the time you hit the end of this disc. And "Desperate" is a great song musically and lyrically -- that track alone is worth the price of this disc. Buy it now!

  • I should have bought this CD a long time ago!
    author: Jennifer

    Been a poor SL fan since forever and I'm so glad that I finally had the money to get this CD. Totally amazing music with really great and funny lyrics (Brian smells, everybody stay away). Great ska album for any long time fans or someone just starting out on the ska scene.

  • LOVE IT!
    author: Stephanie

    I had an old version of this EP with a different singer, so the songs were already familiar to me, and I love them. With Tim Maurer in place, it's complete as the Suburban Legends I've grown to know and love.

  • kick fkn ass! the most original cd i've heard in years : )
    author: matt golden

    this cd is great, every song make me get up and dance. a great disc for anyone who likes happy fun music.

  • wicked awsome
    author: mike

    all good songs. no need to put this on a mix cd

  • awesome...has a very upbeat to the songs....makes me want to dance!!
    author: michelle

    this cd is very balanced with horns and very good beats...4 thumbs up!!

  • I shook my rump
    author: Eric

    This CD is an essential SKA CD! Every song is good and catchy. I loved it and I will never stop listening to it! If you are a true ska fanatic BUY THIS!!!

  • I shook my rump
    author: Eric

    This CD is an essential SKA CD! Every song is good and catchy. I loved it and I will never stop listening to it! If you are a true ska fanatic BUY THIS!!!

  • bought the CD at a concert
    author: NIBAB

    it just plain rocks... along with rump shaker its the best CD i have

  • Totally sick!!
    author: Allen

    This album totally rocks! "Bright Spring Morning" is the best song ever! Get the CD; you'll be stoked!

  • Awesome!
    author: *Ash*

    Awesome CD! Every song is great!

  • tip-top
    author: Greg

    Awesome Piece of work, if you already have rump shaker youn should get this,and vice versa. alternitive is dead is my personal favorite. Its happy ska, upbeat and fast. Suburban Legends are a band that make you want to dance. Go to http://www.SuburbanLegends.com/default.aspx?friend=3217 for FREE Music from the band. Cheers Greg

  • Grrreat!!! Just Grrrreat!!
    author: Ryan Chalifoux

    not much to say except go out and buy it, only if you love ska as much as me.. love this cd and the other cd and the dvd.. i love them to bits.. but then again i breath ska!!

  • this is the best cd ever
    author: Katie Kinsley

    this is one of my favorite cds. it is one of the few cd that never come out of the cd player. its very fun and upbeat and thats what makes it a great cd. i also bought it as a christmas gift. i definetly recommened this for all ska music fans everywhere.

  • the Cd Kicks Ass!
    author: Jessica Prescotte*

    One of the BEST CDs of ALL TIME!!! Everyone needs to go out and buy this CD, it Kicks Ass!

  • Unbelievable!
    author: Reid Goodin

    This CD is short but definetly worth the investment! It is the second best CD I own coming in a close second to Suburban Legends - Rump Shaker! I love this CD!

  • Great Damn CD!!!!
    author: SomeRandomDude

    this cd kicked ass i havent stopped listenin to it since i got it. im really not able to stop listenin to it. anyone who likes ska will love this cd and suburban legends you guys rock keep up the freakin awesome work

  • short and sweet
    author: Casey

    This cd is short and sweet, and superb! A great little must-have for Ska fans.

  • Get up and get it.
    author: Sodding grand

    I like what I hear. I'm not usually into ska, but whew. Blew my... mind...

  • Cool CD!
    author: Mike

    Only a handful of songs on it, but you get the feel of the band. They are fun and the horns are great.

  • author: Really Good!

    This CD is really good. Fun music that makes me want to get up and jump around. If you like ska music be sure to pick up this cd.

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