MICK - Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Who, The Kinks, The Band, Big Star, The Ramones, The Clash, The Undertones, The Pogues, The Replacements, Paul Westerberg, Social Distortion, Matthew Sweet, Nirvana, Uncle Tupelo, Cracker, Superdrag, Steve Earle, Wilco, Guided By Voices. The Shins--------------------------------------------------------------
RON - The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Spoon, Matthew Sweet, Joe Jackson, The Clash, Jeff Buckley, Wilco, The Shins, The Cure, The Ramones, Social Distortion, The Cult, Sonic Youth, Buffalo Tom, GBV.-------------------------------------------------------------------
ROB - Superdrag, The Shins, Death Cab For Cutie, John Davis, Mic Harrison, Superchunk, Wilco, The Beatles, Son Volt, The Replacements, The Promise Ring, Pavement, Built To Spill, Dinosaur Jr., The Ocean Blue, Catherine Wheel, R.E.M.------------------------------------------------------ JOHN - Nada Surf, Superchunk, Bloc Party, The Replacements, Husker Du, Social Distortion, Archers of Loaf, Coldplay, Guided By Voices, R.E.M, Stellastar, The Beatles, Big Star, Weezer, The Who
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Originally an alt country/lo-fi side project for Mick Chorba (of Dipsomaniacs) this NJ band has evolved into a full blown rock force - mixing Superchunkish blasts of indie-rock with Americana and jangly pop influences. The Successful Failures released their very successful full-length, self titled, debut CD in the summer of 2006. In 2007 the band released a five song Ep ("Bridges over the Delaware") and their critically acclaimed sophmore effort, "Ripe for the Burning". The Successful Failures spent some time in the summer of 07 in Knoxville, TN recording with Superdrag drummer turned producer Don Coffey Jr - the album's single, "All I Can Take", is the fruit of their labors. In 2008 the band played a series of well attended mini-tours with stops in Chicago, Madison, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Philadelphia, Richmond, Morgantown WV and more. The band released a digital only 3-song single called "Time to Sell" in December of 2008. SF is currently recording their 3rd full length album and plan on more touring to support the new CD which will be released in late 2009.
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Some reviews:
"In short, Ripe for the Burning", brings back everything great about organic, roaring, kicking, melodic 80's indie-rock, from the Libertines/U.S. (what with the roots), to Big Dipper, Tim-era Replacements, etc… (and nowadays Sloan). Factor in the humor of "Niki Zerenberg" (a teenage fanzine dude) and "Never Moving Out" (sorry, mom!), and the deal's sealed. Ripe is one heck of a great-fun LP, perfect to sing along to – "burned" or bought" (Jack Rabid in The Big Takeover May 2008).
"With their fab merging of crunchy power-chord pop and Stonesy drive, these Jersey rockers, with Mick Chorba of Dipsomaniacs fame leading the charge, are one of the best bands going. One listen to the rousingly infectious "All I Can Take" will hook you" (Pop Culture Press Magazine, Austin, TX, 2008).
Hi Kids! Just wanted to say hello, and tell you about out online community of artists, musicians, and creative folk! I just KNOW you'll enjoy meeting new friends at: www.wiffledustonline.com/ning/cfm
Hey guys, I'm digging the Sun Makes Circles tune;-) and Mick it was great seeing you again!!!....., but I kinda miss when u played at the Flying W and all the drunks from the wedding reception going on next door would wander their way over and were foolishly funny, HAHA
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What's up! Thanks for the love and support. We just wanted to remind you that our exclusive EP Let Go is coming out TUESDAY. Pre-order it now and we'll hook you up with a bonus gift
Hey, Im posting new videos today! and if you are in Texas, come on out to Six Flags (san Antonio) Friday TONITE where I'll be performing with Drake Bell (of Nickelodeon's Josh and Drake) and Saturday with Drake in Six Flags Dallas. Sunday I will be at Jo's on Congress in Austin! Hope to see some of yall out this weekend! And TUESDAY July 14, the band will be filming a performance for the tv show at SAXON PUB! Be in the audience for the tv show 4:30 to 6!!!!!!!! Ruby Jane
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio..not mastered and pretty close to finished mixing. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! Ruby Jane
