Dave DeVoe - Lead Vocals Shaun Beckett - Guitar/Vocals Colin Hearns - Drums Kevin Kruse - Lead Guitar/Vocals J3 - Bass/Vocals
Influences
Rollar Rinks, Rollar Rink DJ's, Madonna, The Police, Tool, Pearl Jam, Nelly Furtado, Lionel Richie, Spacehog, G-Love, 311, Busta Rhymes, Rollar Skates, Smashing Pumpkins, Eddie Money, Faith No More, Tears for Fears, Rocky, King Crimson, Dream Theater, Mr. Bungle, King's X
To our loyal friends/fans/drinking companions/dancing partners,
The past 3 years have been a blasty blast for all of us. We, as both a band and as individuals, have experienced so much in being a part of the scene we were in. As many of you know, Spit-Roast Muppet is not your conventional-type band. Since the day we decided to start this band, we took risks. Sometimes those risks landed us face-first on the floor.
But mostly, the main reason we have had so much fun with y'all is because of the risks that we took. Without the support of everyone who was so accepting of all of our tomfoolery, this experience wouldn't have been what it was.
For this, we want to thank you all!!!
As the cliché' phrase goes, "all good things must come to an end". SRM has run it's course, and we are ready to end this on a high note. We came, we conquered, we threw kegs around parking lots, we berated each other and had slow motion fights on stage, as well as fast motion fights on stage, we took accidental naps during third sets, and we managed to play ridiculous renditions of awesome party songs while still partying as hard as everyone there to see it!
We would like to thank the clubowners for putting up with our shenanigans and having faith in us even though we were so different.
And, of course, we must give ultimate props to 107 Productions for basically putting us out there for people to see! We are a fun bunch of guys, but…definitely not an easy bunch to manage! So, thank you to Scott Rush and Mike Arbeeny of 107 for giving us the freedom to do what we wanted to do.
We do have a bunch of shows left, with 9/27/08 being our last show.
Moving on from there, you can be sure we will all be involved in various different musical endeavors. We will keep this myspace site up and keep everyone informed on the goings on of everyone in the band.
Our remaining schedule is as follows:
August 15 – SURF CLUB – Ortley Beach, NJ
August 16 – LAST JENKINSONS SHOW EVER – Pt Pleasant, NJ
August 22 - LAST OSPREY SHOW EVER - Manasquan, NJ
August 29 - LABOR DAY BASH **LAST JERSEY SHORE SHOW EVER - Lake Como, NJ
August 30 - Breezy Point Labor Day "Mardi Gras" festival - Breezy Point, NY
SEPTEMBER 27 - FAREWELL SHOW - WHISKEY BAR - Hoboken, NJ **Advance tickets will be available at Whiskey Bar at a later date as this show will sellout.
Lastly, we have decided to play our last show at our "home away from home", The Whiskey Bar. This is where, as most of you know, we played our first show ever.
Thanks again for your support and ridonkulous antics over the years and, as always...
Dance Irresponsibly!
Shaun, Kevin, Dave, Colin, J3
Spit-Roast Muppet
Some people we want to thank:
Frank (the Tank) Pelligra - the best single person road crew that exists! Awesome times Frank, thanks bro!
Matt Hurley AKA ELVIS HEAD - Dude pretty much kept us going for a while and helped us get exposed very quickly - HALLOWEEN 2K8!!!!!
The jersey shore crew - all of you, especially the Callahan crew!
All of the sound/lighting people we've worked with: Mitch, Mick, J3, Tony P, Herc, you guys are amazing!
Our FAMILIES for dealing with the fact that their sons are in a band with such an explicit, ridiculous name!
Hoboken Crew - Nickie, Tones, Jill, Kickball peeps and all of you guys who have always managed to come STOMPING into shows and got everyone fired up no matter what.
EVERYONE else who has been so amazing and supportive, we love you all!
SPIT-ROAST MUPPETstarted out in May of 2005. A bunch of original musicians/best friends since High School, decided to get together and try to put an original twist on some cover songs. The idea was to bring something fresh to a seemingly stale market. After their first show, the band was signed to media 51, ,which, months later, merged with 107 Productions. In just a few months, SRM tickled the fancy of every major club in NJ. Many will say SRM busted the scene apart faster than any other coverband in the history of the world and even galaxy. To date, SRM is still known for their fresh spin, obscure songs, and ridiculous medly's that leave crowds smiling and dancing in puddles of their own urine!!
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Its been a good ride. I can't wait for the Behind the Music documentary as well as your reuniting tour in the future. Good Stuff guys, you will truly be missed at the Jersey Shore.
A sad day for the local music scene. I'm glad I got to work with you guys, it was always a blast! The world being as small as it is, I'm sure we'll run across each other again in the near future. Best of luck to all of you! Big Noize Mitch
Wow guys. Three years ago you wadered into the whiskey bar. I was standing behind the board as usual, there was something about you guys, all of you. We ended up a family whenever you took that stage. Im proud to have been there that first day and to have worked with such a talented bunch. I will be at the last show, seems only right. THanks for the memories, even the foggy ones..
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