Jeffries Fan Club

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Jeffries Fan Club
Origin Orange County, CA
Genre(s) Third-wave ska, Ska-punk
Years active 1996 - 2001
Label(s) Vegas Records
Associated acts Reel Big Fish
The Forces of Evil
Takota
Former members
Tim Carpenter
Chris Colonnier
Mike Dziurgot
Justin Ferreira
Derek Gibbs
Steve Tucker
Chris Rush
Sonnie Johnston

Jeffries Fan Club was a Third-wave ska band formed in 1996. The band released several albums on now-defunct Vegas Records before breaking up in 2001. The band played their final show January 6, 2001 at The Glasshouse in Pomona, which was later released on CD under the title Last Show at the Glasshouse. Their breakup was the cover story in the OC Weekly issue dated January 5, 2001.[1][2] In the OC Weekly article, it was revealed that the primary reason for the band's breakup was lead singer/guitarist Mike Dziurgot's desire to return to school. In the article, he also mentioned that he and several of the members didn't enjoy performing unless they were under the influence of alcohol, and that this affliction had prompted him to return to his Christian roots.

The band played a reunion show at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim on November 9, 2002.[3] The band also reunited for two "anniversary" shows, celebrating 10 years since the band was formed, at the Chain Reaction on April 14 and April 15, 2006.[citation needed]

In 2003, the band was featured on OC Weekly's list of "The 129 Greatest OC Bands Ever" at #96.[4]

Contents

[edit] Final lineup

  • Mike Dziurgot - lead vocals & guitar
  • Chris Colonnier - trombone & vocals
  • Tim Carpenter - guitar
  • Justin Ferreira - drums
  • Derek Gibbs - bass
  • Steve Tucker - trumpet

[edit] Previous members

  • Sonnie Johnston - guitar
  • Chris Rush - trumpet

[edit] Post-breakup

  • After the band's breakup, Mike Dziurgot attended Fullerton College where he majored in journalism.[5]
  • From 2001 to 2005, Derek Gibbs, Chris Colonnier, and Justin Ferreira were members of The Forces of Evil, a band fronted by Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett.
  • Justin Ferreira also played drums in Reel Big Fish from 2003 to 2005 and appears on the band's 2005 album We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy. He left the band before the album's release to focus on his new band, Takota. As a result, he is only listed in the album credits as an "additional musician."
  • Derek Gibbs joined Reel Big Fish in June 2007, replacing the band's original bassist, Matt Wong.

[edit] Discography

[edit] References

Reel Big Fish
Aaron Barrett | Scott Klopfenstein | Derek Gibbs | Dan Regan | Ryland Steen | John Christianson
Matt Wong | Justin Ferreira | Tyler Jones | Carlos de la Garza | Tavis Werts | Grant Barry | Andrew Gonzales | Adam Polakoff | Robert Quimby | Lisa Smith | Zach Gilltrap | Ben Guzman
Releases
Studio Albums: Everything Sucks | Turn the Radio Off | Why Do They Rock So Hard? | Cheer Up! | We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy | Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free
EPs, Compilations, and Collaborations: In the Good Old Days... | Return of the Mullet | Buy This! | Teen Beef | Keep Your Receipt EP | Blank CD | Favorite Noise | Greatest Hit...And More | Duet All Night Long (w/Zolof the Rock & Roll Destroyer)
Live Albums: Our Live Album Is Better Than Your Live Album
Video and DVD Releases: The Show Must Go Off!: Live at the House of Blues | You're All In This Together
Related Articles
The Forces of Evil | The Littlest Man Band | Jeffries Fan Club | Suburban Rhythm | The Scholars | Nuckle Brothers
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