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The Taint
Americana / Zouk / Other

"Ja Taint"

ORANGE, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/19/2008
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   The Taint: General Info
Member Since10/13/2005
Band Websitethetaint.com
Band MembersThe True Jack Johnson - Drums, Keys, Guitar
Jake Confrey - Bass, Trumpet, Melodica
Ryan Winn - Vocals, Guitar, Pen
Zach Olsen - Vocals, Theremin, Guitar, Keys

And sometimes
Scott Enke - Guitar
Kevin Stewart - Upright Bass
InfluencesElvis, The Cramps, Slayer, Dead Kennedy's, Ennio Morricone, Mr. Bungle, Tom Waits, Reverend Horton Heat, Johnny Cash, Beach Boys, Misfits, Dick Dale, Solomon Burke, Fanfare Ciocarlia, Pee Wee's Big Adventure soundtrack, Phil Spector, any 60's surf rock/spaghetti western epics, Banjo & Sullivan, GWAR, Carcass, Sammy Davis Jr. (he guest-starred on our first CD), Melt Banana, James Brown, Al Green, James Carr, Nick Cave, Faith No More, Danzig, motherfuckin' Beethoven, Otis Redding, Primus, Bell Biv Devoe, New Edition, Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince
Sounds LikeEqual parts psuedo rockabilly, fake country, 2nd hand surf, bastardized bossa nova/Latin, false metal & retro 60's pop backwash with a bit of spaghetti western ambience & European oompah thrash on the side. Also known to resemble Japanese no-wave noise & pirate jazz.
Record LabelStolen Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 30 2008 9:00P
Canter’s Kibbitz Room Los Angeles, California
Oct 24 2008 10:00P
The Unknown Theater Los Angeles, California

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The Taint's Friends Comments
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Kevin





Jul 15 2008 10:29 AM

I know you guys were just there last week .... BUT...

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Thulander





Jul 10 2008 9:17 PM

I fuckin miss u guys!!!
Kevin





Jul 7 2008 6:50 PM

Here's another....

Tomorrow I'll put the rest up.

Cheers

Kevin





Jul 7 2008 6:45 PM

New Taint vids are up on YouTube....

Sorry they are so dark and sound like greasy ass farts... we need to invest in a proper video camera for these types of events.

Cheers

El Timoteo!





Jun 30 2008 3:07 PM

4th of July acoustic pool/bbq/fireworks party at Mallard??
Kevin





Jun 30 2008 9:01 AM

I <3 The Taint
The PSofA Club Official Myspace





Jun 17 2008 1:44 PM

Alakazam Comics





Jun 16 2008 3:31 PM

THANX FOR THE ADD ...AND GOOD SHOW AT ALEXS!!
El Timoteo!





Jun 16 2008 12:16 AM

Whoa, I'm in the picture below....great job! Oh, the show was ok too.
:)
Kate





Jun 15 2008 7:48 PM

FUCK IT WAS AN AWESOME SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!

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(this is a picture of the crowd completely enraptured with you guys while you were playing. When's the last time ANYONE got a whole crowd of strangers in a bar to shut up and listen??? Evidently, Saturday night.
)
Kevin





Jun 14 2008 1:41 PM

Fuck...

What a blast last night!!!

Thanks again!
Dave Feldman - Drummer





Jun 10 2008 7:59 PM

i fucking love u guys soooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sawyer Family





Jun 10 2008 3:17 PM

FUCKING loving the album guys! Holy shit! I loved yalls live set but I think alot of the subtleties
were lost in the poor sound of that room...... also I think alot of the subtleties of your writing is lost on humanity...pearls before swine I say.
Love,
Zac Sawyer
CRYBABY JOSH CROSS - Every Wed Nite @ Blue Cafe HB





Jun 10 2008 11:24 AM

rockabillyjune12
Jahmbi!





Jun 8 2008 10:25 AM

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Jaime Sol Black & The Dirty Suits





Jun 4 2008 9:08 PM

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Jaime Sol Black & The Dirty Suits





May 28 2008 4:27 PM

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THE NOTORIOUS MSG





May 27 2008 2:55 PM

those wooden tiki dolls kick ass

the chinatown hood salutes you
Mandy Pauline





May 27 2008 10:59 AM

friend add
LEGITIMUS ©





May 26 2008 4:16 AM

ATTACK !!!

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El Timoteo!





May 23 2008 5:22 PM

Attack! sounded fucking ridiculous last night but when are you going to play my favorite version of Maria again?!
rie





May 22 2008 6:02 AM

I REALLY WANNA GO TO LONGBEACH TODDAYYYYYYY
がんばってね〜!
Jaime Sol Black & The Dirty Suits





May 20 2008 6:44 PM

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hey guys, it would be alwsome to see you all thursday night...


Print this flyer and show it at the door!!
El Timoteo!





May 15 2008 6:44 PM

The Liquid Den photo album might be the single most coolest thing I've ever seen.
Great Job!
LEGITIMUS ©





May 8 2008 7:43 PM

This is just the Prequal to Taint/ Legitimus live !!!

may9hb
FUCKEN EYERENE





May 5 2008 12:24 PM




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IF YOU MISS THIS YOUR NOT METAL THEN!
This Fiend Kills





Apr 30 2008 12:36 PM

YO!!!!!!! We are playing the Gypsy Lounge this Saturday!!! Hope you can make it out!!
LEGITIMUS ©





Apr 29 2008 10:25 AM

Taint J.A.B.O.L.
& Legitimus !!! Let's get some live ish crackin' !!
LEGITIMUS ©





Apr 26 2008 10:58 AM

Nice. Great tunes.
"Attack" is siiiiiick !!!
FUCKEN EYERENE





Apr 18 2008 9:04 AM