Michael - acoustic guitar/vocals
Merry - drums/percussion/vocals
Brian - electric guitar/lead vocals
Influences
Violent Femmes, The Pixies, The Pogues, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, X, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Waits, Tom Petty, Jane's Addiction, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, PFunk, James Brown, Jefferson Airplane, Freakwater, Wilco, Calexico, Richard Buckner, Avett Bros., Billy Bragg, The Clancey Bros., Nina Simone, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Beck, Dinosaur Jr., Green Apple Quickstep, Louis Hector Berlioz, Neil Diamond, Cat Stevens, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Sr.; Dolly Parton, The Beatles, Cream, Dead Kennedys, The Descendents, The Dirty Muffs, Doc Watson, The Ramones, Shonen Knife, B52s, Velvet Underground, Fugazi, R.E.M., Sonic Youth, Nirvana, The Cure, Faith No More, Charles Bukowski, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, George Carlin, Noam Chomsky, Amy Goodman, Ghandi, The Trung Sisters, Hunter S. Thompson, Single Malt Whiskey, Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Henry David Thoreau, Daniel C. Dennet, Jim Henson, The Muppets, The Dark Crystal, Hayao Miyazaki, Tolkien, Monty Python, Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Huáng Feihóng, New Jersey, New York, San Francisco, Oregon, Thailand, Vietnam, Nashville, Alaska, The Road, Mountains, Beaches, Revolutions, Cow Dog, Aunt Jan, Grandma Luella, Grandma and Grandad Young, Grandma and Grandpa Astudillo.
The Mutineers began in 2006 as the solo project of singer/guitarist Brian Mathusek. Reducing his songwriting to its barest essentials, he wrote lyrical stories and melodies that begged to be sung. But the sound he envisioned—rowdy folk songs from days gone by, when singing was inclusive and fun—was much bigger than what he could accomplish alone. He asked longtime friend Michael to join in on acoustic guitar in 2007. Mathusek plugged in the electric guitar, and the two began to add harmony to their rugged, stripped-down style. After recording The Mutineers EP in 2007, the duo took their act from their home base in Santa Barbara, Calif. up to San Francisco and Portland, Ore. They soon added Merry on drums, percussion and vocals. Now the once-lone voice of The Mutineers is a complete, if unconventional, trio that thrives on the three-part harmonies of their distinct voices. The result is pure, heartfelt, mug-swinging, sweet-and-sour, foot-stomping folk-rock.
The trio’s first EP, Tidal Wave, was released in June 2008. The band honed its new sound and further explored the three-part harmonies that were now possible. Tidal Wave also featured a more aggressive guitar sound, biting social commentary, and pounding percussion. With radio play on Indie 103.1 in Los Angeles, and several college radio stations in California, The Mutineers began to share stages with artists such as Langhorne Slim, The Devil Makes Three, Trainwreck, and The Tallest Man on Earth. At the same time the trio was back in the studio recording another four-song EP to be released in January 2009. Their latest offering, Nihilisteria (nihilist + hysteria), is a richer and more dynamic exploration of hope and fear that expands the range of The Mutineers eclectic sound. The EP opens with the wry country ballad “Sayonara Señorita” featuring a quiet guitar duet, and then swings into the post-punk title track “Nihilisteria,” recalling the sounds of X, The B-52s and The Velvet Underground. The convergence of diverse styles on the last two EPs speaks to the ambitious direction of The Mutineers for 2009.
For booking and images please contact:
mutineersmusic@gmail.com.
Hope everyone can join us for this night at Cafe Du Nord:
Performance of Riley's In C, The Lickets, Julianna Barwick, and DJ Stereo Steve (spinning ambient sounds) Monday, Nov 16, 2009 8:00 PM PST (7:00 PM Doors) $10. at Cafe Du Nord >Details here and Tickets Here or at the door.
As always, you guys are our favorite band to rock the night with. Let's do it again soon. As for the three shots, it takes a while. Don't get discouraged, just take 'er one shot at a time.
Tax Night Party this Wednesday on the beach! It's 80's Night every Wednesday and we are turning it up a notch this week! Classic 80's alternative, new wave and hair band rock! 80's Trivia with 3 rounds including television, movies and music! 5pm-2am fun! Beer Pong after 10pm! This weeks movie during Trivia is Ghost Busters. Come out for some fun & good friends! The Beachcomber Tavern 206 Ocean, Silverstrand Beach, Ca. 93035 at the end of Victoria Road. Thanks for all support! Have a great week! -Pete
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