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Vancouver, British Columbia
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Member Since1/12/2006
Band Websitewww.skookumrock.com
Band MembersSkookum,Skookum Rock,Vancouver indie band,Shiny,Storm,Vanman,Van,Ray Gunn,Rock n Roll,99.3CFOX =================================================== Skookum Rock,Skookum,Shiny,Vancouver indie band Skookum Rock,Skookum,Ray Gunn,Vancouver indie band Skookum Rock,Skookum,Van,Vanman,CoryVan,Corycatures,Vancouver indie band Skookum Rock,Skookum,Storm,Vancouver indie band =================================================== Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
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Influences
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Sounds LikeKiss-Queen of the stone age-Red Hot Chilli Peppers-The Barenaked Ladies-The Beatles-Primus-Sabbath-Zep ======================================================== EL STINKO! Rawk video...
SKOOKUM played the Pic Pub before it shut its doors and footage of our set was shot. The film footage is from a locally produced indie flick called "Revenge Inc" which sadly has had a microcosmic release (meaning...hasn’t really seen the light of day despite original intentions due to funding). An early mix of El Stinko, off the Big Phat Sounds album is featured in the soundtrack.

So with little fanfare, very little plot line and a whole lotta "the Stink"....check out our new/old video....EL STINKO!

============================================================== JIGSAW: Skookum 2009 at Amberjacks Taphouse in Surrey with Ray Gunn on bass! Storm on drums! Shiny on Guitar and Vanman singing after a 24 hour flu! =============================================================== NEW AGE ROCKSTAR:MORE Skookum 2009 at Amberjacks Taphouse in Surrey! ================================================================ SNAP: EVEN MORE Skookum 2009 at Amberjacks Taphouse in Surrey! ================================================================= MONSTERS UNDER THE BED: YET, EVEN MORE Skookum 2009 at Amberjacks Taphouse in Surrey! ================================================================== BIG PHAT SOUND: WOW!!! MORE Skookum 2009 at Amberjacks Taphouse in Surrey!
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   About SKOOKUM
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In the beginning there was a catastrophic BOOM... and, without the use of an epidural, SKOOKUM was born. Four monsters crawled out from under the beds of rock star dreamers during an eclipse unearthing a mutual passion for chunky guitar driven rawk. Together they drew up the SKOOKUManifesto: No pretenses. Big Phat Sounds. Good Times. Rock & Roll!

The name Skookum comes from a Pacific Northwest Chinook term for big, strong, powerful and swift. Most know it as slang for "Big n' tough" or impressive. Their sound? Powerful guitar riffs, big grooves with a walloping vocal punch! They sound SKOOKUM!

Of course, making great music is serious business for this passionate band of brutes which includes Vanman, Shiny, Storm and Ray Gunn, solid players who pad the Skookum sound with impressive musicianship, creativity and solid laughs all around. SKOOKUM simply doesn't feel it has to write sullen and gloomy material for it to rock. They point to the success of Queens of the Stone Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers and even Faith No More as examples of fresh and original heavy rock that doesn't always dwell on the negative.

ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ---------->> GREAT SHOWS! <<------------------- ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ
SKOOKUM hits the stage and jaws hit the floor! Their unique collection of anthemic songs, big guitars and driving grooves are only part of what separates SKOOKUM from the chaff of the multitude of bands out there. SKOOKUM also engages their audience with hilarious banter and tales to set up some of their outrageous and memorable songs, like the drink till yer sick "Bender", "Great to See You" (But I wouldn't wanna be you) and their staple live classic "the Team Canada Montage": the curse-word laden, nation-lovin semi-cover song that will never get played on commercial radio but has them rollin' in the aisles! It's a celebration of fist to air, boot to arse hard rock n roll!
Locally, SKOOKUM has enjoyed playing UBC Thunderbird Stadium , Richards on Richards, Cheers, Pub 340, the Bourbon and the Roxy Nightclub as well as sharing the stage with popular Vancouver based acts as Moka Only, Sweatshop Union, the Black Halo's & Todd Kerns. SKOOKUM was featured at New Music West 2007 at the Stone Temple Cabaret for Riot Entertainment.

ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ ------>> COMIC BOOKS?!?! <<------ ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ
Like no other band anywhere (except for maybe KISS and Coheed & Cambria?), Skookum embellishes their tales of life in a Rock n' roll band with their ongoing comic book series, SKOOKOMIX: an autobiographical cross between Spinal Tap & KISS with some fantasy thrown in for good measure. The first issue was included as a release alongside the bands debut album, Big Phat Sounds. You can follow the misadventures on their website at: http://www.skookumrock.com/art.html

ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ ------------------>> HOT VIDEO: <<------------------- ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ
SKOOKUM's first single from Big Phat Sounds, "El Stinko", was featured on YouTube as one of Canada's most watched rock videos in February 2008 at 20,000 plus views! See it now at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqD7Lvz3iHk
The track is also featured in a Vancouver-based indie film titled Revenge Inc.

ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ ---------->>> COMING UP in 2009 <<<-------------- ŜҖΘΘҖЦЩ
This spring of 2009, SKOOKUM is set to release a 2nd album of material. Response from the new material at their live shows has been great thus far and the band is poised to show how Skookum they really are!
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theshinyone





Jul 8 2009 10:19 PM

Well a Rub-a-dub-Dub to you good sirs, and a hearty Jingle Jangle.
Doth a rumour started ye knaves be releasing thine music at a local watering hole, just beyond a fortnight. Pray, adorn the masses with further wisdom to this great event!
Pop Haydn





Jul 3 2009 5:24 AM

Thanks for all your support! The show went really well at the Laugh Factory, and the turnout was great!

If you couldn't make it, I have uploaded to my profile seven ten-minute segments from this outstanding variety show featuring Old Time Music, magic, dance, comedy and fun!

Watch...It'll make you feel better!

FIREBRAND





Jul 1 2009 7:50 PM

Happy Canada Day!
Firebrand
YUCASTEREO





Jun 26 2009 11:20 PM

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Tito Deville Band





Jun 26 2009 6:01 PM

Heya SKOOKUM!

Loving the Vibe...We just did a Hot new Electro Rock Track up called 'ALIVE' & added some cool new pics...check 'em out and drop us a comment,

keep up the energy
FishBone Entertainment BC





Jun 25 2009 8:29 AM

Ello Ello,

June 25th in ABBOTSFORD
We are bringing the metal to the valley.
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We will return to Abbotsford/Chilliwack again on July 11, July 25th, @ Aug 8th .....

See you around,
Jeannine -ll-
Fishbone Ent. BC
http://www.myspace.com/jhazelman
FIREBRAND





Jun 20 2009 6:48 PM

ROCK ON REGAN!
Thanks for coming to the show!  What a goon show!

Mark
Firebrand
Death Match Union


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Jun 19 2009 3:58 PM

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THANKS FOR JOINING "THE UNION"
 
PEACE AND RESPECT,
 
DEATH MATCH UNION
PayWhatYouWantOnline.com





Jun 19 2009 5:03 AM

Hi SKOOKUM, how are ya?

Great news! We're now offering AIR MILES Reward miles when you download music from www.paywhatyouwantonline.com
FIREBRAND





Jun 16 2009 3:04 AM

Best see you out boys!

5 Nights to go!  This Friday (June 19th) at the Bourbon!

Brompton Distress Call @ 8pm
Scarlet Reign @ 9pm
FIREBRAND @ 10pm

See you there!

Mark
Firebrand
Nestor Canister





May 22 2009 12:07 AM

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CETRA





May 16 2009 6:48 PM

Hey Guys, Its been a while!
whats new?
you gotta stop by our page and check out the new songs, they're sick!
cheers
Cetra
The Chambo Graham Show





May 7 2009 10:30 PM

Thanks 4 the ADD!!
FIREBRAND





May 7 2009 12:19 AM

Already talked to Regan, he's got my 3 lol

Mark
Firebrand
FIREBRAND





May 7 2009 12:08 AM

Yeah Baby!
SKOOKUM!

Mark
Firebrand
Stacey





May 6 2009 2:28 AM

I stand by my original choices. Jigsaw is good but didn't make my top 3. ;)

GO CANUCKS GO!!!
Stacey





May 5 2009 1:32 AM

My favouritest favourites in this order:

1. Monsters Under The Bed
2. Bender
3. Great To See You

Psst - only 4 clips are up. I don't mind giving my opinion again ya know. ;)
Stacey





May 5 2009 12:37 AM

Okee dokee. I shall let you know once I've decided which are my favouritest favourites after I've molested my ears with your brilliance. Check in with ya soon!
Stacey





May 5 2009 12:20 AM

May the 4th be with you! *ha*
Combine the Victorious





May 2 2009 9:54 PM

hello. if we may...



FIREBRAND





Apr 30 2009 1:01 AM

Hey Guys!! Big show, would love to see you there!

FRIDAY MAY 8th
PUB340

Burn Hollywood Burn
Firebrand
The Yams
The Thick Of It

Cheap Cheap Liquor!

Good times!

Mark
Firebrand
Record Scout





Apr 27 2009 4:38 PM

SKOOKUM, Please note the new RecordScout.com website is live! We have so many new
features all aimed at unsigned, and signed bands looking for valuable exposure.
Previously it was just a directory for unsigned bands but our new launch
includes MP3 and Video exposure as well as photo galleries. Encourage your fans
to sign up and vote for you. When we go live with our national radio coverage
the charts will be announced weekly! Unfortunately previous bands and artists
will have to set up an new account from scratch but it is worth it!


Thanks for the support SKOOKUM!


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2-STICKS





Apr 22 2009 7:11 PM

2-Sticks Thanx
2-STICKS





Apr 22 2009 3:21 PM

2-Sticks Thanx
C 2 Sky





Mar 25 2009 4:33 AM

New Song Kicks Arse!!!
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