The Shambles (band) explained

The Shambles
Background:group_or_band
Origin:San Diego, California
Genre:Power pop
Years Active:1990–2019
Label:various
Current Members:
Past Members:
  • Ray Brandes
  • Bill Calhoun
  • Kenny Howes
  • Mike Kamoo
  • David Klowden
  • David Lizerbram
  • Victor Penalosa
  • Ron Silva
  • Orrick Smith
  • Joel Valder

The Shambles is an American power pop and rock group from San Diego, California.[1] [2]

Formed in 1990 from members of other regional bands, The Shambles have released numerous CDs, LPs and 7-inch singles, have toured extensively in the United States, and performed in the UK (including an appearance at the Marquee Club in London), Mexico, and Spain.[3]

Members

The founding members of The Shambles were guitarist Kevin Donaker-Ring (formerly of Manual Scan), Brad Wilkins formerly of Manual Scan (who came up with the name of the band), Ray Brandes and David Klowden (both formerly of The Tell-Tale Hearts), and bassist Mark Zadarnowski (formerly of The Crawdaddys). Guitarist/singer Bart Mendoza (also from Manual Scan) joined the group a few months later, and when Brandes departed soon after their 1991 U.K. tour, another former Tell Tale Heart, keyboardist Bill Calhoun also joined the group. Klowden departed shortly thereafter followed a year later by Calhoun. Zadarnowski parted ways with the band in 2005, leaving the core of Donaker-Ring and Mendoza.

Following a brief stint from bassist David Lizerbram (formerly of Kite Flying Society), Florida native Kenny Howes (who has performed with Pat DiNizio and is fill in bassist with The Smithereens) joined the group in 2005, alternating between bass guitar and 12-string Rickenbacker, playing his last show with the band on May 1, 2010, before relocating to Dallas, Texas.[4] Since Klowden's departure the groups drum duties have been filled by numerous drummers, including Mike Kamoo (The Stereotypes), Victor Penalosa (The Flamin' Groovies), Joel Valder (Sparkle*Jets U.K.), Todd Woolsey (Static Halo), John Chilson (The Loons) and Ron Silva (The Crawdaddys). The changeover in drummers is something of a running joke amongst the band, who issue an "I Was a Shambles drummer" pin to players.[5]

Current activities

In 2015, the band released a 7-inch 4-track vinyl EP, Radio Daze, on Bickerton Records in Spain, composed of live radio sessions recorded for DJ Tim Pyles and the 91X program, Loudspeaker.[6] In 2016, Spanish television network RTVE included footage of the Shambles in a music documentary series, Cachitos de Hierro y Cromo – in an episode called, YEAH, YEAH![7]

Partial discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Soundtracks

Covers

Compilation appearances

Magazine / book compilations

These are compilations which are only available as part of the featured book or magazine.

Other appearances

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Shambles. www.sandiegoreader.com.
  2. Shambles’ All Music Guide listing
  3. Web site: Big in Spain!. April 11, 2009. Che Underground: The Blog.
  4. Web site: San Diego Band Updates | San Diego Reader. www.sandiegoreader.com.
  5. Web site: 'I was a Shambles drummer'. May 22, 2009. Che Underground: The Blog.
  6. Web site: Vinyl Roundup: Spinning Some 45s. John. Borack. July 20, 2016.
  7. Web site: 'Cachitos' viaja a los años sesenta | Cuando España gritó "yeah! yeah!". Diego RJ, director de El. Sótano (@SotanoRadio3). September 15, 2016. RTVE.es.
  8. Web site: (BR007) Radio Daze. The Pyles Sessions 7-inch (SOLD OUT), by THE SHAMBLES. bickertonrecords.
  9. Web site: Various - Bear Family Records Box set: 40 Years Bear Family Records (3-CD - 1-DVD). Bear. Family. Bear Family Records.

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