- Peachcake
Infobox musical artist
Name = Peachcake
Img_capt = John O’Keefe and Stefan Pruett
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Origin = Carefree/Cave Creek,Arizona
Genre =Indiepop
IndiePowerpop
Years_active =2003 –present
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Current_members =Stefan Pruett John O’Keefe
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Notable_instruments =Peachcake are an American
indie pop group from Carefree/Cave Creek,Arizona , formed in December2003 .Biography
According to the band's
MySpace page: "Mr. Stefan Pruett and Mr. Johnny O'Keefe are Peachcake, a couple of pretty good-looking vigilantes who use their mutant-based powers to protect the World from audio-terrorism. After their creation in Carefree/Cave Creek, Arizona, the duo's quest to do something positive lead them to their current headquarters in the Phoenix Art District. With the help of an all-star team, Peachcake consistently travels to many states and territories throughout North America... while moving outward and beyond, with the message of love!"Originally conceived as an informal project with the aim of experimenting with electronic music, Peachcake have in recent years developed into a national touring band. They originally did not plan to last longer than three shows, including a dismal first show at a small club, Evolution, where the band was gated off from the audience.
Pruett and O'Keefe played in numerous bands and projects prior to Peachcake, including the latter mentioned, Enemy of Society, Ding Dong Pilgrims and Drawing Down the Sun, a post-hardcore/emo project in which Pruett played bass.
Touring History
Peachcake have twice played the [http://www.temeculamusicfest.com Temecula Music Fest] , held every May in Temecula California. In 2007 they were the Grand Finale on Sunday. During the 2008 Temecula Music Fest, Peachcake played on the outdoor Main Stage.
The Temecula Music Fest was not the first Temecula performance for Peachcake. Peachcake played the Madlins Coffee House, managed by [http://www.fullvalueentertainment.com Full Value Entertainment] as an electronic duo in 2005.
They have played as part of
Vans Warped Tour and [http://phoenixnewtimes.com/Issues/2005-03-24/music/music2.html appeared at]SXSW , as well as [http://www.hellogoodbye.net/tour/ toured] withhellogoodbye .Trivia
Jacob Cooper of
Bark Bark Bark remixed a song to poke fun at the band; http://www.myspace.com/pizzacake PizzacakeThey were featured on
Jones Soda bottles and were finalists in aFanta contest.They have won awards from
Phoenix New Times , Arizona Infusion of Music and the AZ Ska-Punk Awards.The independent film "Dreams Are Essential" directed by filmmaker Chris Harris spotlights Peachcake, along with other budding music acts such as Dear and the Headlights, De Capulet, and Goodbye Tomorrow.
They are currently sponsored by
Jones Soda . Their music is licensed throughMTV and other international companies.Line-up
*Stefan Pruett:
vocals, live percussion
*John O’Keefe:vocals, beats, electronic programming, keyboards, guitar, and keytar Other Live Performers/Contributors
Current:
*David Halicky:percussion/drums
*Mike McHale:guitar, mascot Past:
*Josh Carro:drums, percussion
*Jessy Meeker:guitar, bass, percussion
*Tanner Menard:laptop and video
*Jake Ricker: KeyboardDiscography
tudio albums
*"What year will you have the world?" (2008)
EPs
*"Chain Letter" (2004)
*"We Should've Never Released This" (2006)plits
*"Now We Have Something To Celebrate" (2006)
External links
* [http://www.peachcakemusic.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/peachcake MySpace: Peachcake] - Official Myspace band page, contains news and upcoming shows.
* [http://www.purevolume.com/peachcake Purevolume]
* [http://www.myjonesmusic.com/code/music/band/1070 Jones Soda]
* [http://phoenixnewtimes.com/Issues/2004-10-21/music/music.html Phoenix New Times] article
* [http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=232834 Interview with Stefan by Jamie Pham for Absolutepunk.net]
* [http://absolutepunk.net/peachcake Peachcake's AbsolutePunk.net profile]
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