Drunk In A Dumpster
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Drunk In A Dumpster is a retro 80's Hardcore band based in Asheville, North Carolina. Formed in 2010 and founded by longtime friends David Baird (vocalist) and Alex Altgilbers (guitar/producer). David, the former singer of bands The Slutty Church Chixxx and The Square Sheep founded No Profit Records - an indie label that supports up and coming hardcore and punk acts. Along with the producing and distributing Drunk In A Dumpster's first record, No Profit Records has bands Blood Red Baby Blue and The Slutty Church Chixxx on their roster of artists.
Alex, former member of Sav and current member of Killing Solves Everything and David were writing songs for a second Square Sheep record when Drunk In A Dumpster started to take shape. Alex, who works with Page Sigmon got the idea to join forces with Page's heavy metal cover band Doppelganger out of Ashville, NC to form Drunk In A Dumpster. David, Alex and Page (guitar/backing vocal) are joined by bassist Stephen Hawk and drummer Matt Hudson.
David lives in the eastern third of the state while the
other members live in the western third, a 4 hour drive. The song writing process is a
challenge with Alex, Page, Matt & Stephen writing and recording the music. Once complete, the recording is sent to David via e-mail for him to write lyrics to. Once complete, David travels to Ball Sweat Studios in Ashville to record a demo. The five members of the band have practiced together a total of three times before performing live the first time.
Drunk In A Dumpster has numerous influences including Circle Jerks, D.R.I., Black Flag, Corrosion of Conformity and Suicidal Tendencies. The band is a quasi-serious affair. They formed out of the love for the hardcore genre and perform live when their schedules permit. The band members are in their mid to late 30's and have serious careers and families that require much of their attention. Additionally, the members are over-educated for a typical hardcore band. David has three Bachelors degrees, Alex has a PhD, Page has a Masters in engineering, Stephen is a med-school drop-out.
In March of 2012 Drunk In A Dumpster performed with nationally renown punk band Sloppy Seconds at the Get Down in West Asheville, NC.
Well-written, informative entry. My only suggestion would be to break it down into different subheads such as History, Band Members, Discography to help for easier browsing. Also, be sure to include some references.
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