Adrian Roberts - lead vocals
Trixxie Carr - lead vocals
Jamie Cronander - guitar, vocals
Jason Martinez - guitar
Angela Eastman - bass
Matty C. - drums
Sounds Like
Nirvana vs. Michael Jackson
White Stripes vs. Eurythmics
Joan Jett vs. Nine Inch Nails Kelly Clarkson vs. The Cars Franz Ferdinand vs. Talking Heads Dandy Warhols vs. Soft Cell
Okay, look, we know how most of these band bios start. It usually goes something like this: Imagine a band that mixes [insert well-known indie band here] with [insert famous pop artist here] sprinkled with a dash of [for intrigue, insert descriptive noun here]. And of course, it's usually complete bullshit. Unless, that is, you're talking about SMASH-UP DERBY.
That's because SMASH-UP DERBY indeed does do all of the above quite literally. In fact, they're a totally kick-ass indie cover band except the singers think they're in a pop band. So while the band is cranking out rockin' renditions of songs by Nirvana, Franz Ferdinand, the Sex Pistols, or Black Sabbath, the singers are belting out Madonna, Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, or Pink - at the same time.
On paper, it sounds like a train wreck, but in actuality, it melds beautifully. With the band's skillful execution, these "hybrid songs" sound like they were always meant to be together. You'll never hear the originals the same way again.
It's no surprise to discover that SMASH-UP DERBY was started by none other than local singer-turned-DJ Adrian Roberts, who went from fronting the well-known San Francisco glam band Blue Period, to becoming an even more popular mash-up DJ and club promoter. Known mostly for throwing Bootie, the first mash-up club in the United States, Adrian first conceived of the band in early 2003, thinking it would be fun to do live versions of the bootleg DJ mixes they had been spinning. He soon recruited ex-Blue Period drummer-turned-DJ Matty C., a.k.a. club Bootie's resident rock mashup DJ Dada, and guitarists Jamie Cronander and Jason Martinez and bassist Angela Eastman, and together, they succeeded in creating an unholy union of kick-ass rock versus shameless pop.
Soon after, the band was joined by singer Trixxie Carr, who provided the ideal vocal foil for Adrian. When the two discovered they had both won separate "Best Ass" contests, they knew they were destined to be in a band together. Now, Smash-Up Derby has an entire repertoire of bastard pop songs, and have released an eight-song demo CD, which they refuse to sell instead, they give it away for free at shows. They pride themselves as being known as the world's only mashup rock band, and have a monthly residency at the DNA Lounge, as the club Bootie house band.
However, mashing up the music is only part of what makes SMASH-UP DERBY unique. Their stage presentation makes them one of San Francisco's most exciting bands, with singers Adrian and Trixxie playing off each other, bringing a polished sense of glamour and theatricality to the proceedings. Meanwhile, the boys to put it bluntly simply rock out with their cock out. It's a culture clash that's exciting to watch, and even more exciting to listen to.
There's a new remix compilation that I have a couple of remixes on and I hope there's at least a track or two that you will enjoy.
http://britney.audiohacker.com/it's britney, mixed
The first track (by World Famous Audio Hacker) is really fun, with samples from Yaz, Duran Duran, and more.
Piece Of Me (Mix Up)
Please let me know what you think of it!
Much respect,
Elvis
SAT JUNE 20th AND EVERY SATURDAY @ Club Rio inside of Club NV. 21+ Imma be repring my Latinos who wants to dance Bachata, Merengue, Reggaeton, Salsa, Dancehall, Latin House, Cumbia and more! come party with me! -Guestlist is free before 11. JUST REPLY TO GET IN EXCLUSIVE GUEST LIST (iTS REALLY EXCLUSIVE!!!)
I'm sorry and pissed I couldn't make it to the Folsom show last night.. Freakin 16 year old girl plowed into the back of my friend's truck whilst we were picking another friend up on the way to Folsom.. Her compact is now a sub-sub-compact, but no one was seriously hurt.. Will have to try to see you folks in SF later this summer..!
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Artists click below to submit your music to be considered for the next Coast 2 Coast Mixtape hosted by a Major Artist!
Check out our newest mixtape officially hosted by a Major Artist! Just click the cover to download all the Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes for free at www.coast2coastmixtapes.com!
Artists click below to submit your music to be considered for the next Coast 2 Coast Mixtape hosted by a Major Artist!
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Damn, damn, DAMN! You lot are playing down the Blvd from me down in Folsom and I have to work the next morning.. If only DJ David X or a friend could drop me off home in South Sacramento after the show.. *pouts*
Here’s to the outgoing year, 2008: May the good times live on in our memories, and may we learn lessons from the troubling times that will make us stronger and better than ever.
Here’s to 2009:
may it be filled with significant steps toward the fulfillment of your fondest wishes.
In this coming new year, let us focus on our goals and work toward our dreams, let’s all try to go with the flow a little more and stress a little less.
Let us Appreciate ourselves one another, Let’s focus on each other’s good points and choose to overlook minor annoyances to create mutual happiness and contentment in 2009.
Let us Enjoy each moment of the journey! May 2009 brings more joy and success than grief and regret.
May we never stop believing in our Dreams, taking the actions that will make them a reality. As for our friends, family and all neighbors, May we take the time to let them know How much it means to us To have them in our lives.
Let us encourage more and criticize less, Let us Give more and need less. And whenever we can, Let us create harmony and peace.
Let us start fresh in the New Year Eve, To make this the best one making us safe about 2009 to become a miraculous year!
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