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SUPERUNLOADER is the original rock trio from San Diego, Calif., led by JIMMY LEWIS’ formidable songwriting, versatile singing and brilliant guitar work. LEWIS was joined by drummer CHAD FARRAN and bassist CHRIS MCGREAL in 1994, and the hard-hitting rhythm section backing LEWIS quickly became a favorite in musicians' circles.

Fans and critics have followed suit. Timeless, iconic comparisons with Zeppelin, Hendrix, and Free are both deserved and misleading for SUPERUNLOADER, who have never been a retro, classic rock throwback. Their postmodern mix of primal roots and progressive aesthetics actually has more in common with the likes of Primus, The Mars Volta, Audioslave or White Stripes.

And while the band's penchant for cathartic, improvisational jamming, a lá Phish, makes them a favorite of jam band fans, it's also their enigmatic, charismatic live sound that sets the SUPERUNLOADER experience so uniquely apart. That originality has led to sharing stages with the likes of Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, Gregg Allman, Fishbone, Les Claypool and many others over the years.

SUPERUNLOADER released four discs on their own imprint (Superunloader reCorDs), winning two SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS for "Best Rock Album” (1994’s self-titled debut, and the ..Live & Unfashionable.. disc in ’99). Their latest release was the casually brilliant and “stripped” performance called ..Live & Small (at Lestat's).. in 2007. The new studio tracks will be the band’s first since 1997’s ..Goes #2...



WHAT THE CRITICS SAY ABOUT SUPERUNLOADER


“I have seen the future of rock and its name is… SUPERUNLOADER. [..GOES #2..] is a work of sub-genius brilliance.”
—PULSE!


“So suggestive, evocative, and downright poetic…. JIMMY LEWIS has schooled himself at the feet of the masters, and come home with some pretty tall work of his own. There are no weak spots… just new epiphanies every few moments.”
—SLAMM magazine


“The stripped format [of ..LIVE & SMALL AT LESTAT’S..] highlights gorgeously the spider-like, über-flamenco pickin' of Lewis, the polyrhythmic unconsciousness of FARRAN and the spot-on, yet free-roaming bottom of MCGREAL."
—Music Matters


“The band is snugly wound and gets an A for effort and degree of difficulty of task, since they employ constant key and tempo changes, with the hit-and-run timing that made bands like King Crimson and Rush so intriguing.”
—San Diego CityBeat


“SUPERUNLOADER’s sonic collages put an ironic twist on the term ‘Alternative.’”
—Revolt In Style


..DISCOGRAPHY:..


Superunloader - 1995
Goes #2 -1997
Live and Unfashionable - 1999
Live and Small (at Lestat’s) – 2007


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March 26, 2006

Members:

Jimmy Lewis: Voice and Guitar
Chris McGreal: Bass
Chad Farran: Drums

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  • Genre: Alternative / Blues / Rock

    Location SAN DIEGO, California, US

    Profile Views: 47452

    Last Login: 12/12/2011

    Member Since 3/26/2006

    Website www.superunloader.com

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .. .. ..2009 San Diego Music Awards - ..PLEASE VOTE.... Superunloader has been nominated for a music award this year in the category of ..Best Hard Rock..... .. We need your vote, so please go to ..San Diego Music Awards.. and vote for us!! .. CD's Available at ..Superunloader reCorDs.... Also check out drummer ..Chad Farran's page.. .... ......New Live Acoustic CD Available!!.. ..Live and Small at Lestat's.... Features a set of acoustic music recorded Live in one night at Lestat's Coffee Shop... Please support Independent music and ..BUY NOW! .... .. ..I remember when we used to sit in our bedrooms and play records. It was the 70s, and listening involved sitting in front of the stereo and flipping the record when a side was over, as well as thumbing through your collection and deciding on what to listen to next. It was back when bands like Led Zeppelin, Rush, Hendrix, Deep Purple, and King Crimson took us on epic musical journeys, and when an appreciation of their craft required interaction. This is exactly where Superunloader takes me -- a place where the emphasis is on jam and lyric, not on danceabilty or catchy-ness. It takes some getting used to, but the fruits of their labor makes it well worth your effort... .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..............
  • Members

    ..Jimmy Lewis..: Voice and Guitar.. ..Chris McGreal..: Bass.. ....Chad Farran....: Drums..
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  • Shawn Barfly

    SUPERUNLOADER this Friday March 25th, 2011 @ RT's Longboards Grill in Pacific Beach California, 10-1am. Get here for a special 3 hour performance, by the legends!
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    2 years ago
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  • Red Hand

    Hey Superunloader wanted to thank you for bringing great music to san diego. I have lived here all my life and when I started going to bars I thought everyone played ska music! I saw you guys for the first time and was blown away here was a local band with zeppelin running through their blood like me. You were very inspireing to me and now I play all the local spots with my band Red Hand. See you on Friday the 15th and hope to open for you some day! Brian

    2 years ago
  • Astra Kelly

    Please come out and support a good cause! Killer live music line up and silent auction with over 20 local donors.
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    2 years ago
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    2 years ago
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    SEE YOU SUNDAY

    2 years ago
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  • Astra Kelly


    Another epic show scheduled at the Ruby Room. Would Love to see you there!
    xoxo~Astra
    FEATURING: ASTRA KELLY - GUITAR/VOCALS, TONY SWANSON - BASS/VOCALS, MARTA BLALOCK - VIOLIN, MIKE MONSIVAIZ - DRUMS, MIKE CHARTRAND - GUITAR ..
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    3 years ago
  • Astra Kelly

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    SAN DIEGO INDIEFEST MAIN STAGE 1:30PM SHARP FEATURING: ASTRA KELLY - GUITAR/VOCALS, TONY SWANSON - BASS/VOCALS, MARTA BLALOCK - VIOLIN, MIKE MONSIVAIZ - DRUMS, MIKE CHARTRAND - GUITAR, CHRIS WILSON - GUITAR/VOCALS
    "An all-ages independent music, film and art festival in North Park, San Diego featuring Metirc, Far, Nappy Roots and over 100 other amazing, independent artists and films."
    www.sandiegoindiefest.com

    3 years ago
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