The Unknown Instructors are an all-star improvisational rock outfit that features the former rhythm section of The Minutemen and fIREHOSE

FIREHOSE

Firehose was an alternative rock band consisting of Mike Watt , Ed Crawford , and George Hurley .-History:...

, bassist Mike Watt

Mike Watt

Michael David Watt is an American bassist, singer and songwriter.He is best known for co-founding the rock bands Minutemen, dos, and Firehose; , he is also the bassist for the reunited Stooges and a member of the art rock/jazz/punk/improv group Banyan as well as many other post-Minutemen...

 and drummer George Hurley

George Hurley

George Hurley is a drummer noted for his work with The Minutemen and fIREHOSE.Even though he went to the same high school as D. Boon and Mike Watt he did not meet them until around 1978. That same year, Hurley formed The Reactionaries with Boon, Watt, and Martin Tamburovich...

; Saccharine Trust

Saccharine Trust

Saccharine Trust is a post-hardcore band from California that was started in 1980 by singer Jack Brewer and guitarist Joe Baiza.The band would frequently perform with SST labelmates Minutemen and Black Flag. Drummer Rob Holzman appeared on their 1981 debut Paganicons but left the band to play in...

 members, guitarist Joe Baiza

Joe Baiza

Joe Baiza is a punk rock and jazz guitarist whom Eugene Chadbourne cites as one of the most noteworthy guitarists to emerge from the Southern California punk rock milieu. Baiza is a founding member of the bands Saccharine Trust, Universal Congress Of, and The Mecolodiacs...

 and vocalist Jack Brewer

Jack Brewer

Jack Brewer is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Arizona Cardinals.-College career:...

; and vocalist/saxophonist Dan McGuire.

Their first album, The Way Things Work

The Way Things Work (album)

The Way Things Work is the debut album by American improvisational band Unknown Instructors, featuring Mike Watt , George Hurley , Joe Baiza , Jack Brewer , and poet Dan McGuire.The album was created and recorded on the spot in one day in 2003...

, was released in late September 2005 by Smog Veil Records

Smog Veil Records

Smog Veil Records is a Chicago, IL based independent record label. In addition to standard CD, DVD, and vinyl distribution, Smog Veil all distributes its media via the digital channels, including Napster and iTunes.-Label Information:...

. In October 2005, they returned to the studio to record a second album, this time with Pere Ubu

Pere Ubu (band)

Pere Ubu is an experimental rock music group formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975. Despite many long-term band members, singer David Thomas is the only constant...

's David Thomas

David Thomas (musician)

David Lynn Thomas is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.He was one of the founding members of the short-lived protopunkers Rocket From The Tombs , where he went by the name of Crocus Behemoth, and of punk group Pere Ubu . He has also released several solo albums...

 and artist Raymond Pettibon

Raymond Pettibon

Raymond Pettibon is an American artist who currently lives and works in Venice Beach, California.-Early life:...

 as added participants. The finished product, The Master's Voice

The Master's Voice

The Master's Voice is the second album by American improvisational band Unknown Instructors. The core quartet of Mike Watt , George Hurley , Joe Baiza , and poet/saxophonist Dan McGuire reconvene on the album, with guest vocals on three tracks by David...

, was released in March, 2007. The album Funland followed in 2009.

External links

• Official Unknown Instructors page