Jeffries Fan Club

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Name = Jeffries Fan Club


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Origin = Orange County, CA
Genre = Third-wave ska, Ska-punk
Years_active = 1996 - 2001
Label = Vegas Records
Associated_acts = Reel Big Fish
The Forces of Evil
Takota
Five Iron Frenzy
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Past_members = Tim Carpenter
Chris Colonnier
Mike Dziurgot
Justin Ferreira
Derek Gibbs
Steve Tucker
Chris Rush
Sonnie Johnston
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Jeffries Fan Club was a Third-wave ska band formed in 1996. The band released several albums on now-defunct Vegas Records before breaking up in 2001. The band played their final show January 6, 2001 at The Glasshouse in Pomona, which was later released on CD under the title "Last Show at the Glasshouse". Their breakup was the cover story in the "OC Weekly" issue dated January 5, 2001. [ [http://www.ocweekly.com/features/features/what-the-hell-is-happening-to-jeffries-fan-club/22998/ "What the Hell is Happening to Jeffries Fan Club?"] . "OC Weekly". January 4, 2001.] [ [http://web.archive.org/web/20010907165117/www.jeffriesfanclub.com/ocweekly.html OC Weekly article with cover image featuring the band] as posted to [http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com the band's official site] (via archive.org). Last accessed February 29, 2008.] In the "OC Weekly" article, it was revealed that the primary reason for the band's breakup was lead singer/guitarist Mike Dziurgot's desire to return to school. In the article, he also mentioned that he and several of the members didn't enjoy performing unless they were under the influence of alcohol, and that this affliction had prompted him to return to his Christian roots.

The band played a reunion show at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim on November 9, 2002. [ [http://web.archive.org/web/20050711031422/http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com/ List of shows] as posted to [http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com the band's official site] (via archive.org). Last accessed February 29, 2008.] The band also reunited for two "anniversary" shows, celebrating 10 years since the band was formed, at the Chain Reaction on April 14 and April 15, 2006.Fact|date=March 2008

In 2003, the band was featured on "OC Weekly"'s list of "The 129 Greatest OC Bands Ever" at #96. [ [http://www.ocweekly.com/features/music-feedback/the-129-greatest-oc-bands-ever-90-129/15931/ "The 129 Greatest OC Bands Ever."] "OC Weekly". June 19, 2003.]

Final lineup

* Mike Dziurgot - lead vocals & guitar
* Chris Colonnier - trombone & vocals
* Tim Carpenter - guitar
* Justin Ferreira - drums
* Derek Gibbs - bass
* Steve Tucker - trumpet

Previous members

* Sonnie Johnston - guitar
* Chris Rush - trumpet

Post-breakup

* After the band's breakup, Mike Dziurgot attended Fullerton College where he majored in journalism. [ [http://www.ocweekly.com/features/year-in-review/the-jefferies-fan-club-fan/16828/ "The Jeffries Fan Club Fan."] "OC Weekly". December 27, 2001.]
* From 2001 to 2005, Derek Gibbs, Chris Colonnier, and Justin Ferreira were members of The Forces of Evil, a band fronted by Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett.
* Justin Ferreira also played drums in Reel Big Fish from 2003 to 2005 and appears on the band's 2005 album "We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy". He left the band before the album's release to focus on his new band, Takota. As a result, he is only listed in the album credits as an "additional musician."
* Derek Gibbs joined Reel Big Fish in June 2007, replacing the band's original bassist, Matt Wong.
* Sonnie Johnston joined Christian Ska Punk band Five Iron Frenzy, replacing guitarist Scott Kerr. He remained with them until their breakup in 2003.

Discography

* "Feelin' Sorry...For All The Hearts We've Broken" (1997)
* "Nothing To Prove" (1998)
* "" (1999)
* "Changing the Nation " (2000)
* "JFC Live!" (2000) Live album
* "Last Show at the Glasshouse" (2001) - Live album

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