Let's Go Bowling
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Let's Go Bowling | |
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| Also known as | LGB |
| Origin | Fresno, California, United States |
| Genres | Ska, reggae |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Members | Darren Fletcher Mark Michel Adam Lee Paul Miskulin Dean Olmstead Glen Parrish Robert Ruffner Tony Luna |
| Website | www |
Let's Go Bowling is an American third wave ska band from Fresno, California, formed in 1986.[1][2]
Band members
[edit]Founding members
- Mark Berry - trombone (1986–1991, 2008)
- Darren Fletcher - keyboards, vocals (1986–present)
- Mark Michel - bass guitar, vocals (1986–present)
- David Molina - lead guitar (1986–1992)
- Javier Molina - toasting, antics (1986–1988, 1996)
- Jerry Mora - drums (1986–1988)
- Pete Nicholson - trumpet (1986–1987)
- Martin Stuart - alto sax (1986–1991)
Current members
- Darren Fletcher - hammond organ, keyboards, vocals
- Adam Lee - drums (1991–present)
- Mark Michel - bass guitar, vocals
- Paul Miskulin - guitar, harmonica, vocals (1993–present)
- Dean Olmstead - tenor sax (1988–1992, 1998–present)
- Glen Parrish - guitar, vocals (1998–present)
- Robert Ruffner - trombone (1998–present)
- Tony Luna - trumpet (2012–present)
Previous members
- David Wiens - trombone (1987–1994)
- Wallace Harvey - keyboards (1986)
- Dan Dorval - trumpet (1987–1988)
- Geoff Belau - trombone (1987–1988)
- Jason Boyte - trumpet (1988–1992)
- Jason Ellam - drums (1988–1992)
- Scott Abels - drums (1992)
- Gilbert Lopez - tenor sax (1993–1998)
- Patrick Bush - trumpet, vocals (1993–2012)
- Erik Dvorak - baritone sax (1993–2000)
- M. Rey DeLeon - trombone (1995–2000)
- Chris Ridge - lead guitar (1995–1996)
- Lincoln Barr - lead guitar (1996–1998)
- Adam Theis - trombone (1998)
- Dakota Iyall - sax (1998)
Discography
[edit]Albums
- Let's Go Bowling (cassette, 1988)
- Music To Bowl By (CD & cassette, 1991)[3]
- "...Does The Spiral LIVE!" (cassette, 1995)
- Mr. Twist (CD, 1996)[4]
- Freeway Lanes (CD & 12" vinyl, 1998)[5][6]
- Stay Tuned (CD, 1999)[7]
Singles
- Rude 69 / Dance Some More (7", Single) Spare Records 1988
- You Take Me / Uncomfortable Sidekick (7", Single, Ltd, Cle) Moon Ska 1996
References
[edit]- ^ Osegueda, Mike (23 March 2007). "Let's Go Bowling marks its 21st year". Fresno Bee. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Armstrong, Gene (20 June 1997). "Let's Go Bowling to roll into town, bringing ska sound to UA ballroom". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Zimmermann, Curtis. "Music to Bowl By Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Bregman, Adam. "Mr. Twist Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Wiznitzer, Ari. "Freeway Lanes Review". Allmusic. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Macdonald, Scott (1 July 1998). "Let's Go Bowling - Freeway Lanes". Punk Planet #26. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
- ^ Viitala, Skip (2 August 2000). "Lets Go Bowling - Stay Tuned". Exclaim!. Retrieved 20 March 2025.
External links
[edit]- Let's Go Bowling discography at Discogs
- Let's Go Bowling at AllMusic
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