Next show: Los Angeles, Wed 25 Nov
Legendary SST band Lawndale returns with a new album Lawndale is back. One of the most entertaining bands ever to appear on SST Records, Lawndale recently recorded 8 new songs. The album “Twango” includes 6 original compositions with 2 cover songs. It features core Lawndale line-up of original members Dave Childs (drums) and Jack Skelley (guitar), with longtime bass/guitar player Phil Van Duyne (Philo). “Twango” extends Lawndale’s trademark sound: comically twisting diverse genres – punk, psychedelic, metal, Gypsy jazz, tangos, soundtracks, polkas, Western and more – with classic surf-rock melodies. Lawndale’s two SST albums (“Beyond Barbecue” and “Sasquatch Rock”) were highlights of that famous label’s most adventurous period, joining records by Sonic Youth, Meat Puppets, Minutemen, Husker Du, Black Flag, Dinosaur Jr. and other beloved artists. Lawndale performed with these and hundreds of groups in Los Angeles and around the U.S. And it has remained intact, playing to enthusiastic fans off and on for over 30 years. And Lawndale is performing live again. Another legendary SST player, Joe Baiza (Saccharine Trust, Universal Congress Of, Mecolodiacs) recently left the band after two years. Philo is now playing guitar, and bass player Bill Marks has joined. Lawndale continue to evolve and entertain.
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Lawndale plays an eclectic blend of surf rock, exotica, and punk with diverse jazz and global influences, famously released on SST Records. Follow Lawndale on Mood.
Lawndale's notable albums include their classic SST releases Beyond Barbecue and Sasquatch Rock, alongside their later album Twango.
The current lineup of Lawndale features original members Dave Childs and Jack Skelley alongside longtime contributor Phil Van Duyne and bassist Bill Marks.
