The Refreshments
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The Refreshments were a band from Arizona. The band is best known for the single "Banditos
" from their 1996 breakthrough album Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy
, and also for "Yahoos and Triangles," the theme music to the long-running animated series King of the Hill
. The latter was a piece the band traditionally performed at soundchecks.
and Dustin "Dusty" Denham wanted to continue playing after that band's tenure had come to an end. They formed The Refreshments in early 1994. The original lineup consisted of Clyne (rhythm guitar, lead vocals, harmonica, kazoo), Brian David Blush (lead guitar, backing vocals), Arther Edwards (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Denham (drums, percussion, backing vocals). In one year the band went from opening for such powerhouse local bands as Dead Hot Workshop
and the Gin Blossoms
to headlining and packing venues five nights a week. The Refreshments applied for entry to South By Southwest in Austin, TX and were not only received, but learned that the band's demo tape had been played for an A&R rep for Mercury Records
; as a result of their performance at the music festival, the band was signed by the label. In 1995, original drummer Dustin "Dusty" Denham departed, and was replaced by Paul "P.H." Naffah. The Refreshments recorded their first record in the summer of 1995 and it was released in January 1996. The band hit the number one spot on Billboard's Heatseekers list with the single "Banditos" and toured throughout the U.S. The Australia tour the band was slated to leave for in the late fall was canceled by the new president of Mercury Records, and the band members were told to hit the recording studio. They wrote and recorded their second album in early 1997 and it was released in the fall of that year. As there was no support coming from Mercury to promote the tour, The Refreshments decided that the writing was on the wall and left Mercury before they were dropped from the studio's lineup. The band had sold 10,000 units in December 1997, their last month with the label. Internal problems led to two members being replaced. Roger Clyne and new member P.H. Naffah decided to rename the band and to continue touring and making music; the band still plays today as Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers
.
The group was known for its "Southwestern Sound," similar to other bands hailing from Arizona
such as the Gin Blossoms
, The Meat Puppets and Dead Hot Workshop
. The group had two charting singles, both from 1996's Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy (both written by Roger Clyne and Brian Blush): "Banditos" (U.S. Mainstream Rock #11, Modern Rock #14), and "Down Together" (Modern Rock #38).
in 1998, and still perform many Refreshments songs in concert. They also went on to form a close relationship with the Major League Baseball
team the Arizona Diamondbacks
, writing/performing the teams official/unofficial theme song. The band has also performed concerts for the team after ballgames at Chase Field and other various team events.
Arthur Eugene "Buddy" Edwards is now a writer, and self-published his novels, Stuck Outside of Phoenix and Ghost Notes with another one on the way.
Guitarist Brian Blush is now a member of The Toluenes
. The band’s first album with Blush is tentatively scheduled for release in February, 2011.
(1992–1994)
The Mortals
(1994)
The Refreshments
Roger Meade Clyne – rhythm guitar, lead vocals, harmonica, kazoo
Brian David Blush – lead guitar, backing vocals
Arthur Eugene "Buddy" Edwards – bass guitar, backing vocals
Dustin "Dusty" Denham – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Seattle Demos
Wheelie
(1995–1998)
The Refreshments
Roger Meade Clyne – rhythm guitar, lead vocals, harmonica, kazoo
Brian David Blush – lead guitar, backing vocals
Arthur Eugene "Buddy" Edwards – bass guitar, backing vocals
Paul "P.H." Naffah – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Lo, Our Much Praised Yet Not Altogether Satisfactory Lady
Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy
The Bottle & Fresh Horses
Banditos
"Banditos" is a song by American alternative rock band The Refreshments from their album Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy. The song remains the band's best-known hit....
" from their 1996 breakthrough album Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy
Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy
Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy is an album by alternative rock band The Refreshments, released on February 27, 1996 . Many of the songs are re-recordings from their previous effort, Wheelie, which saw a very limited release...
, and also for "Yahoos and Triangles," the theme music to the long-running animated series King of the Hill
King of the Hill
King of the Hill is an American animated dramedy series created by Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, that ran from January 12, 1997, to May 6, 2010, on Fox network. It centers on the Hills, a working-class Methodist family in the fictional small town of Arlen, Texas...
. The latter was a piece the band traditionally performed at soundchecks.
Background
Originally The Mortals in 1992, Roger ClyneRoger Clyne
Roger Meade Clyne is the lead singer, songwriter, rhythm guitar player, kazoo-ist, and harmonica-ist for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. His previous bands include The Mortals and The Refreshments....
and Dustin "Dusty" Denham wanted to continue playing after that band's tenure had come to an end. They formed The Refreshments in early 1994. The original lineup consisted of Clyne (rhythm guitar, lead vocals, harmonica, kazoo), Brian David Blush (lead guitar, backing vocals), Arther Edwards (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Denham (drums, percussion, backing vocals). In one year the band went from opening for such powerhouse local bands as Dead Hot Workshop
Dead Hot Workshop
Dead Hot Workshop is an American rock band based in Tempe, Arizona. They were a popular fixture of the Tempe music scene in the 1990s, when Tempe was being dubbed as "The Next Seattle" by music reps, and as a region that would produce many new, talented bands that would be ripe for national...
and the Gin Blossoms
Gin Blossoms
Gin Blossoms is an American pop rock band formed in 1987, in Tempe, Arizona. They took their name from a photo of W.C. Fields which bore the caption "W.C. Fields with gin blossoms", referring to what appeared to be the actor's gin-ravaged nose, but was actually a skin condition known as rosacea...
to headlining and packing venues five nights a week. The Refreshments applied for entry to South By Southwest in Austin, TX and were not only received, but learned that the band's demo tape had been played for an A&R rep for Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
; as a result of their performance at the music festival, the band was signed by the label. In 1995, original drummer Dustin "Dusty" Denham departed, and was replaced by Paul "P.H." Naffah. The Refreshments recorded their first record in the summer of 1995 and it was released in January 1996. The band hit the number one spot on Billboard's Heatseekers list with the single "Banditos" and toured throughout the U.S. The Australia tour the band was slated to leave for in the late fall was canceled by the new president of Mercury Records, and the band members were told to hit the recording studio. They wrote and recorded their second album in early 1997 and it was released in the fall of that year. As there was no support coming from Mercury to promote the tour, The Refreshments decided that the writing was on the wall and left Mercury before they were dropped from the studio's lineup. The band had sold 10,000 units in December 1997, their last month with the label. Internal problems led to two members being replaced. Roger Clyne and new member P.H. Naffah decided to rename the band and to continue touring and making music; the band still plays today as Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a rock band from Tempe, Arizona, USA. The band is typically referred to by the fans as the abbreviation "RCPM"...
.
The group was known for its "Southwestern Sound," similar to other bands hailing from Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
such as the Gin Blossoms
Gin Blossoms
Gin Blossoms is an American pop rock band formed in 1987, in Tempe, Arizona. They took their name from a photo of W.C. Fields which bore the caption "W.C. Fields with gin blossoms", referring to what appeared to be the actor's gin-ravaged nose, but was actually a skin condition known as rosacea...
, The Meat Puppets and Dead Hot Workshop
Dead Hot Workshop
Dead Hot Workshop is an American rock band based in Tempe, Arizona. They were a popular fixture of the Tempe music scene in the 1990s, when Tempe was being dubbed as "The Next Seattle" by music reps, and as a region that would produce many new, talented bands that would be ripe for national...
. The group had two charting singles, both from 1996's Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy (both written by Roger Clyne and Brian Blush): "Banditos" (U.S. Mainstream Rock #11, Modern Rock #14), and "Down Together" (Modern Rock #38).
Current
Rhythm guitarist, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter Roger Meade Clyne and drummer Paul "P.H." Naffah renamed the group Roger Clyne and the PeacemakersRoger Clyne and the Peacemakers
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a rock band from Tempe, Arizona, USA. The band is typically referred to by the fans as the abbreviation "RCPM"...
in 1998, and still perform many Refreshments songs in concert. They also went on to form a close relationship with the Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
team the Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
, writing/performing the teams official/unofficial theme song. The band has also performed concerts for the team after ballgames at Chase Field and other various team events.
Arthur Eugene "Buddy" Edwards is now a writer, and self-published his novels, Stuck Outside of Phoenix and Ghost Notes with another one on the way.
Guitarist Brian Blush is now a member of The Toluenes
The Toluenes
The Toluenes is an Alt-Country/Americana band based in East Tennessee. The group consists of lead vocalist Jamon Scott, guitarist Brian Blush, bassist Dan Allen Crawley and drummer Chris Rickman....
. The band’s first album with Blush is tentatively scheduled for release in February, 2011.
Former members
- Roger Meade ClyneRoger ClyneRoger Meade Clyne is the lead singer, songwriter, rhythm guitar player, kazoo-ist, and harmonica-ist for Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. His previous bands include The Mortals and The Refreshments....
– rhythm guitar, lead vocals, harmonica, kazoo (1994–1998) - Brian David Blush – lead guitar, backing vocals (1994–1998)
- Arthur Eugene "Buddy" Edwards – bass guitar, backing vocals (1994–1998)
- Paul "P.H." Naffah – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1995–1998)
- Dustin "Dusty" Denham – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1994–1995)
Lineups
>The Mortals
- Roger Meade Clyne – rhythm guitar, lead vocals, harmonica, kazoo
- Greg Culler– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dustin "Dusty" Denham – drums, percussion, backing vocals
The Refreshments
The Refreshments
Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy
Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy is an album by alternative rock band The Refreshments, released on February 27, 1996 . Many of the songs are re-recordings from their previous effort, Wheelie, which saw a very limited release...
Studio albums
- Wheelie (1994)
- Fizzy Fuzzy Big & BuzzyFizzy Fuzzy Big & BuzzyFizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy is an album by alternative rock band The Refreshments, released on February 27, 1996 . Many of the songs are re-recordings from their previous effort, Wheelie, which saw a very limited release...
(1996) - The Bottle & Fresh Horses (1997)
Charted songs
| Year | Song | US Mod Modern Rock Tracks Alternative Songs is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. It lists the 40 most-played songs on modern rock radio stations, most of which are alternative rock songs... |
CAN Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... |
CAN Alt Canadian rock/alternative chart The Canadian rock/alternative chart was first published on June 11, 1995 by RPM magazine under the name Alternative 30. The song which held the number-one spot on this first chart was "More Human than Human" by White Zombie... |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | "Banditos Banditos "Banditos" is a song by American alternative rock band The Refreshments from their album Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy. The song remains the band's best-known hit.... " |
14 | 20 | 13 | Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy Fizzy Fuzzy Big & Buzzy is an album by alternative rock band The Refreshments, released on February 27, 1996 . Many of the songs are re-recordings from their previous effort, Wheelie, which saw a very limited release... |
| "Down Together" | 38 |