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THURSDAY JUNE 29TH Come see RX BANDITS and they prescribe a good time for all at the Crazy Donkey Thursday June 29th. They'll be joined by Long Island's own I am The avalanche (featuring former members of The Movielife and more) and Men, Women & Children (featuring former members of The Reunion show and more) and punk pop stalwarts, Desa. RX BANDITS BIO: First to join the fledgling band was Noah, also known as "Stry", who was recruited from the high school jazz band. Next up was Chris, who came to Matts to try out as trumpet player. However, after auditioning on trumpet, he sat down at an old drum set that had been in their practice space, and even though hed never played before, blew everyone away with a natural talent he didnt know he had. Now, back to only a sax as their "horn section," they knew that something was missing. After placing a classified ad in Skratch, a local music zine, the search continued. Rich, the first and consequently last, person to answer the ad was immediately welcomed into the band after a brief and energetic audition. Now, with a solid line-up, they began rehearsing. Influenced by such bands as sublime, Skankin Pickle, Motley Crue, Less Than Jake, Jimmy Eat World and The Impossibles, the band began to write their own songs. Before they knew it, they had enough material to start playing shows û their first was a friends "Sweet 16th" party. Since those early (birth)days, RxBandits have played shows with Less Than Jake, Buck-O-Nine, HomeGrown, Save Ferris, The Toasters, The Aquabats and The Skeletones, the Get Up Kids (just to name a few). The Pharmaceutical Bandits debut CD, Those Damn Bandits, was released on the bands own label, Antedote Records, in September of 1997 - quite an accomplishment considering the average age of the band was only 16. Those Damn Bandits sold out of the original pressing of 2,000 copies within three months, in Orange County alone. LA-based indie label Drive-Thru Records, licensed the CD from the band and have sold an additional 3,000 copies to date. The summer of 98 was spent on a national club (and automotive repair centers) tour in their mid-80Æs Ford Econoline "Tour Bus." The new album, Halfway Between Here and There, was recorded in October 1998 (shortly after the van died) at Brett Guerwitzs WestBeach Recorders. The 11-track album was produced/engineered by Donell Cameron, whos past credits include albums by Bad Religion, NOFX, the Offspring and Propagandhi, in a brief 10-day session. Halfway Between Here and There (released in Jan. 99) shows a more mature side of the band û all the members are now old enough to vote and kill for their country, though none are old enough to buy a beer. In the summer of 99, Drive-Thru Records entered into a distribution deal with MCA Records. This deal led to the re-mixing of two tracks, "What If" and "Gun In Your Hand", by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam), which are now included on the re-release of Halfway Between Here and There (October of 99). The re-released record also features new album art and additional band photos. Their sound combined with their boundless energy and passion have earned them the reputation of being one of the best live bands in the area. At their shows its nearly impossible not to be drawn in by their charm. So, look out for RxBandits at a club near you! More bio info and 06 tour dates are listed at www.rxbandits.com. When you meet the guys, remember to ask what "golden-nuggets" are and please share if you've got em. THURSDAY JUNE 29TH ### Club Loaded at The Crazy Donkey The Crazy Donkey - the Perfect Mix of Club & Pub! The Crazy Donkey is your only choice for corporate events, personal birthday parties, personal happy hours, whatever! Give us a ring and we will do your thing! For press inquiries, to recieve passes for photos and reviews, to recieve comp tix for radio giveaways or to set up interviews please contact: (tix available for Club Loaded shows at The Crazy Donkey box office or through Clubloaded.com) Press Release 5/22/06 10:49 AM Eastern |
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Seeing RX Bandits at the Crazy Donkey is your Prescription for Fun
