Adam Rabuck - guitar, vocals
Jeanie Lee - guitar, vocals
Dan Paquin - bass, vocals
Drummers:
Tommy Vinton (2003 - 2005)
Mike Yannich (2000 -2003)
Jonn Buzby (1999 - 2000)
Heth "Deano" Weinstein (1997 - 1999)
Dennis Donaghy (1995 -1997)
Tim McCarthy (1993 - 1995)
Chris Moses - bass (1993 - 1995)
Influences
In the beginning: Green Day, Pixies, The Queers, Screeching Weasel, Rancid, Sicko,
Later:
Rocket From the Crypt, Ted Leo/Pharmacists, Weezer, Chixdiggit!, Super Chunk
Discography (chonologically): It Ain't Easy Bein' Stupid (ep - Richie Records), Choco Berri Sugar Pops (ep - Mutant Pop Records), Sitcoms and Summercamps (ep - Breakup! Records), Hit the Rock (cd - Mutant Pop Records), Superscope! (ep - Breakup Records), Night of the Living Rock n' Roll Creation (ep - Knock-Knock Records), Live in Jersey City (live cd - Mutant Pop Records) Ellis Island Rendezvous (split release cd - Stardumb Records), The Wedding ep (Whoa Oh Records), Covers (self release tour ep), '02 Summer Tour (self release ep), It Ain't Easy Bein' Single (compilation cd - Dirtnap Records), Show Us Your Demons (cd - Dirtnap Records)
Sounds Like
Good times rock music:
Loud dual crunching guitars, 3 part harmonies, and a pounding rhythm section. The energy of punk, the intelligence of indie and a spoonful of pop to make it all go down smooth.
From Wikipedia.org:
Dirt Bike Annie was a punk/power-pop band from New York City/Jersey City.
Dirt Bike Annie was led by Adam Rabuck (guitar, vocals) Dan Paquin (bass, vocals) and Jeanie Lee (guitar, vocals). All three of these members took lead singing on some songs, and had been with the group constantly since they joined. Rabuck started the group; Paquin and Lee joined for "Dirt Bike Annie 2.0" who had been together since the mid-1990s. Former Dirt Bike Annie drummers include Mike Yannich, now of The Ergs, and experimental musician Heth who during his tenure with the band was called "Dirt Bike Deano." Their most recent drummer was Tommy Vinton, from Too Much Joy.
The group fell apart during 2005, with Lee and Paquin leaving the band. Lee was first to leave, having spent 9 years with the band. Her last show with the band on May 3, 2005, with The Ergs, The Unlovables, and mc chris. Paquin left the band on June 29 of the same year, having devoted 10 years to the band. His last show was also with mc chris. Adam Rabuck later formed a group named The Impulse, while Dan Paquin joined Short Attention.
Over the years, Dirt Bike Annie had changed from a rough punk garage outfit to a more polished, but still punk-oriented, group. They were also known for having live shows with strobe lights, bubbles and Christmas lights.
They have released many albums, but many are now out of print. Currently available albums are the recent "Show Us Your Demons," "It Ain't Easy Bein' Single" (a collection of songs from out-of-print albums,) "Hit The Rock" (on Mutant Pop Records), "Night of the Living Rock and Roll Creation," "The Ellis Island Rendezvous" (a split CD with the Popsters), and "The Wedding EP" (A split CD with the Kung Fu Monkeys.)
Despite DBA's relatively underground status, almost all of the band's recorded output is available in the iTunes Music Store.
My new band covered Copperhead Penny at our first show yesterday. I wish I had a video of it, I think we played it really well. We sped it up and played it a note higher
I'd just like to take this opportunity to point out that I am officially the biggest DBA fan. Or, at least, biggest on last.fm.
Also, I created the DBA wikipedia entry and most of the article is still what I wrote, although it has been edited since, since that was a couple of years ago when you guys were still together.
Wow! Adam's gonna be a father!? Jeanie's married in El Savador!? I can't believe my eyes. Its hasn't even been a years since the breakup and I'm still copeing with the news of that. Anway, I hope you all the best of luck. Adam, Dan, Jeanie and Tommy.... I still miss you. Jah Bles.
P.S. Adam, you should think about the name Bayne if its a boy. Just sayin.
I remember when you guys played my basement at the Warner House in 1998 or 1999 (Can't remember for sure). You were awesome then and you've only gotten better since. Congratulations on all your achievements.
