Spaceman Spliff - Gutteral Utterings and Electrified Twang Thang.....Hester The Double Bass Molester - Boom Slap a Boom.....No Sweat Brett - Snap Crackle Pop
Influences
Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Joe Clay, Gene Vincent, Johnny Carroll, The Cramps, Billy Lee Riley, The Frantic Flattops, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, Social Distortion, The Grave Yard Farmers, Bill Haley and His Comets, Link Wray, Stray Cats, Dangerville, Delilah Dewylde And The Lost Boys, The Amazing Royal Crowns, Jeanie Pruett, The James Gang from Hickory Corners, The Little Willies, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Honey Drippers, Chuck Berry, Everly Brothers, Johnny Horton, Rev. Horton Heat, and many many more.
Sounds Like
Classic Rockabilly - Sun Records Style - Classic Country - Surf and Twang
The band leader Jeff 'Spaceman' Russell was born in Allegan, MI and raised all over the US. He was influenced by the music of the many places he lived growing up (particularly the south). Jeff heard Aerosmith at the age of 5 and wanted to play the guitar ever since. He started his first punk band in 1988 called Crippled Children Inc. with Greg 'The Kid' Cone, Sean Spits and Courtney Heckman. They all went on to play in other bands. Jeff's next adventure was playing guitar for The Quitters which later became The Spits. Next came Blind and the Naked, Jeff's rock band, which currently is on hold. Jeff and Greg Cone regrouped in the late 90's and started T-Bag a punk band that caused much controversy in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. Jeff met Heather 'Hester' Ebbers in 2003. Heather grew-up in Hickory Corners, MI. She was raised on Classical music and influenced by her long time friends the James family. They played folk music and listened to classic country. She toyed with the guitar for years until one day Jeff asked her to accompany him on bass guitar. She liked playing the bass but wanted something a little more unusual and exciting. A few weeks later she purchased a double bass and has never looked back. They starting writing and playing bluegrass and rockabilly together in 2006. The summer of 2007 they met Brett 'No Sweat Brett' Vandenbosch after a Kalamazoo Kamikaze roller derby match. Brett is a Alpena transplant who currently lives in Kalamazoo. He started playing the drums about 10 years a go, but over the last year he has become more serious about playing in a band. He has always enjoyed rockabilly but is quite diverse in is musical tastes. Along with playing drums he is also a talented illustrator and designed the band's logo.
*Elena waves back @ Spaceman*Will see you on the 7th for sure! Maybe for a bit on Friday as well. I'm bringing out new blood to the Jukes show...we will show her what rockabilly is all about! Cant wait to see you again, hopefully we'll get a chance to chat for a bit then as well. -Elena Marie-xoxo -Sent from my Helio.
I have to work but I get out at 11pm do you think I should come out then? If I get out on time I shold be there by 1130 the latest. I know Steve from PBR, we went to HS together. Also I dont drink and drive...cause I'm paranoid and a cheap date but I'll let you buy me a coke or something lol. I will be there. I'm gonna send you my # so you can call if you leave before I get there. xoxo Elena Marie
Hey thanks for telling me about that show. Unfortunately I have to work that day, which really blows cause there are SOOO many good shows going on that night. Also we only put the shows we (mindy and I) will be attending on our page but I will deff post a bulletin letting everyone know about it when I get out of work. I wish I didnt have "real" job so I could just go to shows all the time and enjoy life. Thanks again for letting me know. Will you be there?xoxo -Elena Marie -Sent from my Helio.
I miss the shit out of The Club Soda. That place was like my second home. I really hope what we are doing is helping the scene. Fuck dance clubs, I want some talented bands in a decent venue...rocking out and having a good time! We will see you at Jukes, be sure to come talk to us. xoxo-Elena Marie
Hey thanks so much for having us as your #1 friend. Thats so awesome of you. We are really excited to see you at the Jukes show! Take care. xoxo-Elena Marie from the Kalamazoo Music Scene
haha those are really local bands. I think they were trying to get some extra page hits or something lol. But since you asked (in a not so apparent way) I will put you on our top friends :)
I'll be performing with Dooley Noted @ The Break Room Saturday, April 19th 9:00 pm (we play at 9) Other bands: Brother Bill, Head Trip, Shag Wagon Deluxe Tickets: $5 at the door 1359 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505
