Krum Bums
The Krum Bums are a street punk band from Austin, Texas. Influential music genres include grunge, punk, and classic metal[1] The band formed in 2000 with original members consisting of David Rodriquez (Dave Tejas), Javier Vigil, Trae Martinez (Trae Dog), and Chuck Bum.[2][3]
Background
In an interview with Dying Scene in 2011, Dave Tejas described how the band got the name Krum Bums. "While taking an introspective trip on 'the weed', watching The Simpsons, something incredible happened. During this episode, Principal Skinner called the bad kids 'you crumb bums'. In an unenthusiastic, yet very enthusiastic way, I said to Trae, 'that should be the name of our band – Krum Bums'.[3]
Justin Hall, guitarist, claimed he learned how to play the guitar by listening to Metallica. Other metal bands that had an influence on Hall include Slayer, Sepultura, and Iron Maiden.[1] Later on hardcore-punk bands became central to Hall's musical influences. Hall has also given reference to the Great Depression as a source for the band’s name.
After Hall joined in 2003, guitar chords became more complex than three-chord progressions.[2] The band toured with Subhumans playing a show in El Paso, Texas on September 9, 2007. Hall stated he was, "very excited and very honored to be touring with them".[1] Dave Tejas commented in 2008 that when the band first formed their goal was "to play and get free drinks". By 2011, Tejas stated the album became more personal in that it talks more about their lives than previous albums.[4] 2011 also marked the first year the Krum Bums played the Punk Rock Bowling festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Later, in the same year, the band toured Europe hitting Germany, Spain, France, Sweden, and Portugal.[5] John Hale also directed music videos for "Gasoline" and "Same Old Story" in 2011.
In 2017, Dave Tejas joined the Casualties as their frontman amid Jorge Herrera’s departure. Tejas cites the Casualties as the first band to take the Krum Bums on tour as well as the first to take them to Europe.[6]
Band members
- Dave Tejas (David Rodriquez) (vocals)
- Javier Vigil (bass in 2008)
- Justin Hall (lead guitar and vocals 2003–)
- Nick Kasten (drums)
- Trae Martinez (aka Trae Dog, guitar and vocals)
- Ry Meyer (bass and vocals)
- Tommy Gonzalez (aka Tommy G, drums 2005–)
- Chuck Bum (original drummer)
- Josh Langford
- Nika Bennett
Justin Hall joined as a second guitarist in 2003. Tommy Gonzalez (Tommy G) replaced Chuck Bum on drums in 2005.[2][7]
Associated labels
TSOR, T.K.O, Slab O Wax, BYO, and People Like You.[7][5]
Discography
- Krum Bums (2003)
- Cut Into Me (2004)
- The Sound (2005)
- As The Tide Turns (2006) (produced by Jason Buntz)[3]
- Same Old Story (2008)
- Cut the Noose (2011) (produced by Jason Buntz)[3]
- Smoke (2014)[8]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "8 Sep 2007, 33 - El Paso Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Beets, Greg; Fri.; Feb. 29; 2008. "Krum Bums". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "DS Exclusive Interview: Krum Bums Discuss New Album "Cut the Noose," Tours, and Canada". Dying Scene. August 2, 2011. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ↑ stinkbot (2012-02-29). "KRUM BUMS interview". Profane Existence. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Interview with Dave Tejas of The Krum Bums | Big Wheel Magazine - Los Angeles music scene news and concert schedule listings for Los Angeles - Punk News". Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ Curtin, Kevin; 3:15PM; Jul. 17, Mon; 2017. "Casualties Call up David Rodriguez". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Krum Bums hometown, biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ↑ "Krum Bums albums and discography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
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