The Republic Tigers
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The Republic Tigers is an American rock band
formed in Kansas City, Missouri
by Kenn Jankowski (formerly of The Golden Republic
) and Adam McGill. They were the first act to sign with Chop Shop Records
(an imprint of Atlantic Records
), owned by Alexandra Patsavas
of Chop Shop Music Supervision.
picked up, and Jankowski shifted his focus entirely to that group. In 2005, Jankowski returned to Kansas City to embark on a new project. He reconnected with McGill, and together they began writing and recording new material, initially with Jankowski's former bandmate, Ryan Shank. Within a few weeks, they recruited several additional band members: Justin Tricomi (formerly of The Storied Northwest), Justin Norcross, Marc Pepperman, and Ryan Pinkston. In 2007, Justin Norcross left, which solidified the current lineup.
The group released their first full album, "Keep Color," on May 6, 2008. It includes the singles Buildings & Mountains, Fight Song, and 10 other songs. Since signing with Chop Shop Records
, their music has been featured on several prime time network television shows including Grey's Anatomy
, Gossip Girl
, Chuck
, Supernatural
and Sunao ni Narenakute
. The Republic Tigers made their first nationally televised appearance was on May 22, 2008 on The Late Show With David Letterman
.
On the week of September 14, 2008, "Buildings And Mountains" was featured as the free single of the week on iTunes
.
In late 2008, they toured England with the band Travis
. Most recently, they played at the annual "Buzz Beach Ball" event with Weezer
, Blink 182, Matt & Kim, Taking Back Sunday
, and others.
No Land’s Man (EP) is due out on April 16, exclusively at indie record stores nationwide in celebration of Record Store Day. The digital release will follow on April 19, as well as a 7” color vinyl release that will feature “Merrymake It With Me” and an exclusive b-side, “Whale Fight.” The album was self-produced and recorded in Kansas City, MO and features a remix of “The Nerve” off their 2008 Keep Color release.
Track Listing for No Land’s Man:
1. Merrymake It With Me
2. The Infidel
3. Lonely As I Was
4. The Nerve (Nervous Dancing)
The quintet will be making appearances at SxSW in Austin, TX, on March 18 and 19.
They have also announced their second full length album for release later in 2011.
Also, audio engineer and musician David Gaume (The Stella Link) has become a fixture in the band as their traveling soundman and technician.
Former members:
First Blood OxBlood Records. Released May 2007.
The Impossible Dream Frank Sinatra cover. Available through (itunes)
EPs:
Republic Tigers (Self-titled) Chop Shop Records
. Released December 2007. Available through iTunes
.
The Republic Tigers European Release Available through (itunes)
No Land's Man Chop Shop Records
. Released April 2011.
LPs:
Keep Color Chop Shop Records
. Released May 2008.
Keep Color on vinyl available through Amazon or at their concerts.
Soundtracks:
OMFGG - Original Music Featured on Gossip Girl No. 1
Atlantic Records
. September 2008.
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
formed in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
by Kenn Jankowski (formerly of The Golden Republic
The Golden Republic (band)
The Golden Republic was an American rock band, originally formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1999 under the name People by founding members Ben Grimes and Ryan Shank....
) and Adam McGill. They were the first act to sign with Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records is a record label with a partnership under the Atlantic Records group in South Pasadena, California. The label was started by Alexandra Patsavas, who also started Chop Shop Music Supervision, which works with TV soundtracks on shows including Roswell, Boston Public, Grey's...
(an imprint of Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
), owned by Alexandra Patsavas
Alexandra Patsavas
Alexandra Patsavas is an American music supervisor who has worked on over sixty films and television series, most notably The O.C., Grey's Anatomy and Gossip Girl.-Early life:Patsavas was born in Chicago, Illinois...
of Chop Shop Music Supervision.
History
The Republic Tigers is the result of a long, off-and-on collaboration and friendship between Kenn Jankowski and Adam McGill. Years prior to the formation of the band, the Jankowski and McGill recorded a few tracks for a project tentatively dubbed Fi. Although little became of the songs, the two forged a friendship. "Fi" was placed on hold when interest in The Golden RepublicThe Golden Republic (band)
The Golden Republic was an American rock band, originally formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 1999 under the name People by founding members Ben Grimes and Ryan Shank....
picked up, and Jankowski shifted his focus entirely to that group. In 2005, Jankowski returned to Kansas City to embark on a new project. He reconnected with McGill, and together they began writing and recording new material, initially with Jankowski's former bandmate, Ryan Shank. Within a few weeks, they recruited several additional band members: Justin Tricomi (formerly of The Storied Northwest), Justin Norcross, Marc Pepperman, and Ryan Pinkston. In 2007, Justin Norcross left, which solidified the current lineup.
The group released their first full album, "Keep Color," on May 6, 2008. It includes the singles Buildings & Mountains, Fight Song, and 10 other songs. Since signing with Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records is a record label with a partnership under the Atlantic Records group in South Pasadena, California. The label was started by Alexandra Patsavas, who also started Chop Shop Music Supervision, which works with TV soundtracks on shows including Roswell, Boston Public, Grey's...
, their music has been featured on several prime time network television shows including Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series created by Shonda Rhimes. The series premiered on March 27, 2005 on ABC; since then, seven seasons have aired. The series follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital in...
, Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl is an American young adult novel series written by Cecily von Ziegesar and published by Little, Brown and Company, a subsidiary of the Hachette Group. The series revolves around the lives and romances of the privileged teenagers at the Constance Billard School for Girls, an elite...
, Chuck
Chuck (TV series)
Chuck is an action-comedy/spy-drama television program from the United States created by Josh Schwartz and Chris Fedak. The series is about an "average computer-whiz-next-door" named Chuck, played by Zachary Levi, who receives an encoded e-mail from an old college friend now working for the Central...
, Supernatural
Supernatural (TV series)
Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
and Sunao ni Narenakute
Sunao ni Narenakute
is a Japanese television drama on Fuji TV that aired from April 15, 2010 to June 24, 2010.-Plot:Nakajima looks up to his father, who was a war photographer, but can only get a job as an assistant for gravure magazines. Mizuno is a provisional high school teacher, currently on probation...
. The Republic Tigers made their first nationally televised appearance was on May 22, 2008 on The Late Show With David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
.
On the week of September 14, 2008, "Buildings And Mountains" was featured as the free single of the week on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
.
In late 2008, they toured England with the band Travis
Travis (band)
Travis are a post-Britpop band from Glasgow, Scotland, comprising Fran Healy , Dougie Payne , Andy Dunlop and Neil Primrose...
. Most recently, they played at the annual "Buzz Beach Ball" event with Weezer
Weezer
Weezer is an American alternative rock band. The band currently consists of Rivers Cuomo , Patrick Wilson , Brian Bell , and Scott Shriner . The band has changed lineups three times since its formation in 1992...
, Blink 182, Matt & Kim, Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
, and others.
No Land’s Man (EP) is due out on April 16, exclusively at indie record stores nationwide in celebration of Record Store Day. The digital release will follow on April 19, as well as a 7” color vinyl release that will feature “Merrymake It With Me” and an exclusive b-side, “Whale Fight.” The album was self-produced and recorded in Kansas City, MO and features a remix of “The Nerve” off their 2008 Keep Color release.
Track Listing for No Land’s Man:
1. Merrymake It With Me
2. The Infidel
3. Lonely As I Was
4. The Nerve (Nervous Dancing)
The quintet will be making appearances at SxSW in Austin, TX, on March 18 and 19.
They have also announced their second full length album for release later in 2011.
Members
Current:- Kenn Jankowski - vocals, guitar
- Adam McGill - guitar, vocals
- Ryan Pinkston - guitar, vocals
- Marc Pepperman - bass
- Justin Tricomi - drums, vocals
Also, audio engineer and musician David Gaume (The Stella Link) has become a fixture in the band as their traveling soundman and technician.
Former members:
- Justin Norcross - guitar, vocals
Discography
Compilations:First Blood OxBlood Records. Released May 2007.
The Impossible Dream Frank Sinatra cover. Available through (itunes)
EPs:
Republic Tigers (Self-titled) Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records is a record label with a partnership under the Atlantic Records group in South Pasadena, California. The label was started by Alexandra Patsavas, who also started Chop Shop Music Supervision, which works with TV soundtracks on shows including Roswell, Boston Public, Grey's...
. Released December 2007. Available through iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
.
The Republic Tigers European Release Available through (itunes)
No Land's Man Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records is a record label with a partnership under the Atlantic Records group in South Pasadena, California. The label was started by Alexandra Patsavas, who also started Chop Shop Music Supervision, which works with TV soundtracks on shows including Roswell, Boston Public, Grey's...
. Released April 2011.
LPs:
Keep Color Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records
Chop Shop Records is a record label with a partnership under the Atlantic Records group in South Pasadena, California. The label was started by Alexandra Patsavas, who also started Chop Shop Music Supervision, which works with TV soundtracks on shows including Roswell, Boston Public, Grey's...
. Released May 2008.
Keep Color on vinyl available through Amazon or at their concerts.
Soundtracks:
OMFGG - Original Music Featured on Gossip Girl No. 1
OMFGG - Original Music Featured on Gossip Girl No. 1
OMFGG – Original Music Featured on Gossip Girl No. 1 is the first soundtrack album to the CW television series Gossip Girl, including music featured throughout the first season. It was released digitally on September 2, 2008—one day after the second season premiere—, followed by a CD release on...
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
. September 2008.