Peachcake

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Peachcake
John O’Keefe and Stefan Pruett
John O’Keefe and Stefan Pruett
Background information
Origin Carefree/Cave Creek, Arizona
Genre(s) Indiepop
Indie
Powerpop
Years active 2003–present
Members
Stefan Pruett
John O’Keefe

Peachcake is an American Indiepop group from Carefree/Cave Creek, Arizona, formed in December 2003.

Their MySpace page describes them thusly: "Mr. Stefan Pruett and Mr. Johnny O'Keefe are Peachcake, a couple of pretty good-looking vigilantes who use their mutant-based powers to protect the World from audio-terrorism. After their creation in Carefree/Cave Creek, Arizona, the duo's quest to do something positive lead them to their current headquarters in the Phoenix Art District. With the help of an all-star team, Peachcake consistently travels to many states and territories throughout North America... while moving outward and beyond, with the message of love!"

Originally started as a joke project to experiment with electronical music has become a national touring band. They originally did not plan to last longer than three shows, including a dismal first show at a small club, Evolution, where the band was gated off from the audience. Both played in numerous bands and projects prior to Peachcake, including the latter mentioned, Enemy of Society, Ding Dong Pilgrims and Drawing Down the Sun, a post-hardcore/emo project in which Pruett played bass. It has been said of Pruett in the past to be in at least five projects at once..

Jealous of their success at doing something he could not succeed at himself, Jacob Cooper of Bark Bark Bark remixed a song to poke fun at the band; http://www.myspace.com/pizzacake Pizzacake

They have played as part of Vans Warped Tour and appeared at SXSW, as well as toured with hellogoodbye.

They were featured on Jones Soda bottles and were finalists in a Fanta contest.

They have won awards from Phoenix New Times, Arizona Infusion of Music and the AZ Ska-Punk Awards.

The independent film "Dreams Are Essential" directed by filmmaker Chris Harris spotlights Peachcake, along with other budding music acts such as Dear and the Headlights, De Capulet, and Goodbye Tomorrow. The film interviews up and coming musicians about making their dreams come true. All profits from the DVD will go directly to a special fund for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The fund allows underprivelged kids to purchase their first musical instrument and receive their first music lesson.

They are currently sponsored by Jones Soda. Their music is licensed through MTV and other international companies.

Contents

[edit] Line-up

  • Stefan Pruett: vocals
  • John O’Keefe: electronic programming, keyboards, guitar, and keytar

[edit] Other Live Performers/Contributors

Current:

  • David Halicky: percussion/drums
  • Mike McHale: guitar, mascot

Past:

  • Josh Carro: drums, percussion
  • Jessy Meeker: guitar, bass, percussion
  • Tanner Menard: laptop and video
  • Jake Ricker: Keyboard

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

  • What year will you have the world? (2008)

[edit] EPs

  • Chain Letter (2004)
  • We Should've Never Released This (2006)

[edit] Splits

  • Now We Have Something To Celebrate (2006)

[edit] External links