|
Andrew Jackson Jihad is an American folk-punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2004. The band has obtained much coverage for their lyricism, which often covers themes of social anxiety, poverty, humanity, religion, existentialism, and politics.〔"A Jihad on All Sorts of Topics". ''Arizona Daily News'', September 22, 2005.〕 ==History== Andrew Jackson Jihad was formed by Sean Bonnette, Ben Gallaty and drummer Justin James White who left the band soon after. Since then, many musicians have sat in with the remaining duo of Sean and Ben, including (but not limited to): Jeff Rosenstock, Stephen Steinbrink, Lee Hartney, Abe Gil of Treasure Mammal, John de la Cruz of Fatigo and ROAR's Owen Evans. Kepi Ghoulie of the Groovie Ghoulies whistled for them in the recording of the song "Sense, Sensibility". Dylan Cook of Partners In 818 also plays mandolin regularly with the band. The constantly shifting lineup results in wide-ranging sound both live and on record.〔(Andrew Jackson Jihad ). ''Houston Press'', January 10, 2008.〕 On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana Band, and won a Best of Phoenix award later that year.〔(2006 Best of Phoenix ). ''Phoenix New Times''.〕 They released a split with Ghost Mice on Plan-It-X-Records in 2007. Following this, Asian Man Records issued their second full-length album on September 11, 2007.〔(Andrew Jackson Jihad ) at Allmusic〕〔(Album Review ), Absolutepunk.net, October 3, 2007.〕 In 2008 the band was a part of the Asian Man Records "Making Punk Fun Again" tour with The Queers, Bomb the Music Industry!, Lemuria, and Kepi Ghoulie.〔(Queers, Lemuria, Bomb The Music Industry on Asian Man Tour ) ''Alternative Press'', February 1, 2008.〕 2008 also saw the release of "Only God Can Judge Me", a mostly acoustic EP on Plan-it-X Records. In 2009, the band's third record, ''Can't Maintain'', was released by Asian Man Records. They toured the US with Kepi Ghoulie and Partners in 818, and had to say goodbye to their van, named Wolfenstein 3D: The Van.〔(Tour with Kepi Ghoulie and Partners in 818 ). AndrewJacksonJihad.com, November 24, 2009.〕 In 2010, the band toured the US with Blunt Mechanic, Europe with Kepi Ghoulie, and the west coast with Royal Monsters.〔() AndrewJacksonJihad.com, August 16, 2010.〕 2011 had the band go on their second European tour. They also played festivals such as Plan-It-X Fest〔(Plan-It-X Fest sold out in 3 hours ). PunkNews.org, November 24, 2010.〕 and the Asian Man Records 15th Anniversary.〔(Asian Man to celebrate 15 years with history-spanning lineup ). PunkNews.org, November 19, 2010.〕 The band's fourth full length album, ''Knife Man'', was released on September 20 by Asian Man Records. In support of this record, the band was a part of a full US tour with Frank Turner and Into It. Over It.〔("Andrew Jackson Jihad to Tour with Frank Turner" ) NationalUnderground.org, September 22, 2011.〕 2012 was a busy year of extensive touring, with the band expanding to include Preston Bryant (guitar/keyboards) and Deacon Batchelor (drums) to create a full band touring lineup. In March, the band toured with Laura Stevenson and ROAR,〔(Andrew Jackson Jihad announce tour with Laura Stevenson and the Cans, Roar ). Yancey, Bryne. ''Alternative Press'', January 30, 2012.〕 which was quickly followed by another tour in April with Joyce Manor and Treasure Fleet.〔(Andrew Jackson Jihad announce tour with Joyce Manor ). Yancey, Bryne. ''Alternative Press'', March 1, 2012.〕 In September, the band did a short string of shows with Against Me! and Joyce Manor,〔(Andrew Jackson Jihad to Tour With Against Me!; No, They Aren't Playing Here ). Woodbury, Jason P. "Phoenix New Times" magazine, July 5, 2012.〕 followed by a full US tour with Future of the Left.〔("Future of the Left touring w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad (dates); updated lineup for The Fest" ). Harrison, Caroline. ''Brooklyn Vegan'', August 23, 2012.〕 2013 saw yet another busy year for the band. In April, singer/guitarist Sean Bonnette went on a solo tour with Ian Graham of Cheap Girls.〔(Tours: Sean Bonnette (Andrew Jackson Jihad) / Ian Graham (Cheap Girls) ). Punknews.org, February 7, 2013.〕 Sean Bonnette also collaborated on a track with Sole that was released in May.〔(Sole – “Civil War” w/ Ceschi Ramos, Sean Bonnette, Skyrider ) UGSMag, May 2, 2013.〕 In September, the band's first live album, "Live at the Crescent Ballroom", was released by Asian Man Records.〔(ANDREW JACKSON JIHAD "Live at the Crescent Ballroom" LP ) Asian Man Records, September 3, 2013.〕 In November, the band embarked on a west coast tour with The Gunshy.〔(CincyPunk Fest, The Fest, November Tour with The Gunshy and Other Such Updates ) AndrewJacksonJihad.com, October 3, 2013.〕In June, the band had recorded a new album entitled ''Christmas Island'' with John Congleton and members of their full touring lineup Preston Bryant and Deacon Batchelor. The album was released on May 6, 2014 on Side One Dummy Records.〔(Andrew Jackson Jihad (Official) Facebook page ) June 11, 2013.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Andrew Jackson Jihad」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
|