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Swingin' Utters

   

Band Members: 
Johnny Bonnel - Vocals 
Darius Koski - Guitar/Vocals 
Greg McEntee - Drums 
Miles Peck - Bass 
Jack Dalrymple - Guitar/Vocals

Fat Wreck Chords

Formed In: San Francisco
Been Together: 25 years
How They Got Their Start: In 1995, after the release of "The Streets of San Francisco", Fat Mike of NOFX noticed their determination and lyrics filled with personal and humorous experiences that showed their honesty of life in the Bay Area.  He signed them to his label Fat Wreck Chords and from their they have released nine albums as well participating in numerous side project bands.

During the peak of their success, Swingin' Utters made the choice to put their music career on hold to raise their families. They became plumbers, graphic artists, but some focused more on their side project bands like Me First and the Gimme Gimmes.  It's rare for a band to stay together for as long as they have and I think taking times like that may have contributed greatly.

Each member brings something different to the writing table, be it street-punk, folk/indie, or garage rock and that is why no two albums sound redundant in style, melody, or lyric. The Swingin' Utters are a staple, hallmark of the punk community and let's hope they don't decide to pack up any time soon.

Check them out here:
FAT WRECK CHORDS
FACEBOOK
TWITTER

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!   Look out next week where I'll be featuring an artist you need to know again! Thanks for stopping by!

Until Next Time - MJ