John Cain- Vocals
Jameson Cowman- Guitar
Teren Baker- Guitar
Lenny Luscious- Bass
Taylor Cowman- Drums
Influences
800 Octane,
Black Flag,
The Ramones,
TSOL,
The Misfits,
The Buzzcocks,
The Clash,
DOA,
The Detonators,
Sham 69,
The Dead Boys,
Iggy,
Bad Brains,
Cock Sparrer,
Minor Threat,
punk
Sounds Like
"I'm almost positive that Pirate Radio feeds on the souls of babies. These guys are radical, singing anthems about 'eating babies', they play with unlimited energy. The did a cover of 'California Sun' by the Ramones, as well as (*personal favorite) 'Sonic Reducer' by the Dead Boys. I'm amazed any of these bands could even play tonight on account of the subzero temperature in the garage/headquarters. Anyways, it was greatly appreciated and these guys play some great tunes."
-Bleugene webzine
"Can we say old school?...oh yes!...this band tears it up with a 17 track punk rock assault and political punch you wont want to miss...wreck 'em all had me banging and bobbing my head through the whole album...this is destined to be a punk rock classic...so do yourself a favor and pick this record up...A BIG FUCKING OI TO YOU GUYS!"
-Listen like thieves
Cover of "Sonic Reducer" at the Wandering Goat:
Cover of "Sonic Reducer" for Zak's documentary on the Eugene scene:
Pirate Radio was formed in the Summer of 2004, by Josha Chapman, Jameson Cowman, and Teren Baker. We came up with the name while listening to the Clash song, "Capital Radio." Taylor Cowman soon joined as our drummer. We recorded a very rough two-song cd, simply called "Demo." For a while Teren, Josha, and Jay switched off on vocals until we met a man named John Cain. He became our vocalist in 2005.
Josha Chapman left the band a few shows later, to pursue a career in adult entertainment. The band recruited local wildebeest Dustin Bruce to replace him. Dustin played with us for a while, and we recorded another demo called "The Bilgewater Demos." Dustin wound up quitting after a New Year's Eve show in 2006/2007. After that, Teren switched from bass to guitar, and we got "Pistol" Pete Gibbs (formerly from the band YUK) on bass.
Petey was with us for a while. We recorded an album called "Living Dreams Sent to Hell." Pete's job prevented him from going on tour, so Sean Schock (Happy Bastards, Detonators, Clawhammer) filled in on bass on our first short-lived tour. After some complications, Pete and the band parted ways, and Sean switched from being a fill-in to being the new bassist.
Sean played several shows with us, and then had to part ways with the band as well. Lenny Lucious (Dissentary) joined as our new bassist. In 2008, we recorded some new songs with Lenny, and combined them with our "Living Dreams" songs to make a 17-track album called "Wreck 'em All." We went on a second Summer tour, that was a little more promising than the first. We are opposed to racism and we are anti-nazi. When we get the opportunity, we play shows to support what we believe in, be it the "Rock Against Racism" festival, or benefits for civil liberties, the poor, or stray animals. Pirate Radio is active in the Eugene scene and plays shows pretty regularly!
Discography:
-"Demo" (2005)
-"The Bilgewater Demos" (2006)
-"Living Dreams Sent to Hell" (2007)
-"Wreck 'Em All" (2008)
Compliations we've appeared on:
-"In a Time of Crisis" (2005, Fatal Accident Records)
"Wreck 'Em All" cds are $5 from us at shows, or $7.00 shipped. Click here to buy using paypal, otherwise please send check or money order to:
Teren Baker
535 14th st
Springfield,OR 97477
USA
please include shipping info
ohhh yeah u did!! hahaha but back then we enjoy it, and so did u, guys ment something more then just music, a statemenat, u know. i feel old now in my young years looking back on stuff. reminencing is fun!!
hell yeah man! hey if you guys ever swing down to lafayette louisiana me n my friend ben from one common voice can set up a gig for ya! so if you ever come down, shit hit me up!
Hi we have just posted a new track titled "Oracles Song Of
Unceasing Wrath" Please take a min to give it a listen and let us know
what you think? It would be very much appreciated. Thanks.
hey bros!! I can't wait any longer. we need to play together. lets get something going up there, we're ready. maybe hop on one of those upcoming shows? I need a show or two for us for the first few weeks in Nov. Lets set it up guys. I MISS YOU!!!! -Jeff
......SUNDAY NOV. 22 @ EPIC ELECTRIC TATTOO 245 VAN BUREN BLVD. EUGENE, OR 97402 PHOBIA (LONG BEACH GRINDCORE KINGS) THE HONDRANS(PDX GRINDCORE) FACING EXTINCTION(AMAZZZING LOCAL GRINDCORE) THE ATHIARCHISTS(EUGENE'S ANARCHO METAL SOLDIERS) STAGGERING DEPTHS(LOCAL SLUDGE CRUST PUNX) THE ERRATIC EXISTENCE(FIRST SHOW EVER FEMALE FRONTED HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNK) ARKHUM( BADASS DOWN TEMPO)
THERE WILL FOOD SOLD FOR VEGANS AND MEATATARIANS TO HELP KEEP THE EPIC SPACE OPEN (THEY SUPPORT OUR AND YOUR SCENE SO SUPPORT THEM).
$5 BUCKS AT THE DOOR!!! DON'T BE AN ASS BRING CASH TO SUPPORT YOUR MUSIC SCENE. MERCH WILL BE SOLD.
iF YOU DONT KNOW WHO PHOBIA IS CHECK IT OUT YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS. ....
that show was hella fucking fun damnit more shows, more booze, more punks, more, more, more....... hell yeah! cheers mates lets rock it again asap you guys are a HELLA freakin blast! horns up boots down keep moshing and drinking!!!!!!!
I NEED YOUR HELP! Check out my website and tell your friends! PLUS DON'T FORGET! I teach Pole Aerobics EVERY TUESDAY 6-8pm! Epicspace (245 Van Buren) Thanks for your help and support!
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