The Rugburns
American rock band
The Rugburns are an American rock band from San Diego, California, United States.
Origins
The Rugburns originally formed as a duo by Steve Poltz and Robert Driscoll. This evolved into a quartet (1993-1996) featuring Steve Poltz, "Dr." Robert Driscoll, drummer Stinky, and bassist Gregory Page. They are currently a trio (1997–present) featuring Steve Poltz, Stinky, and bassist John Castro.
History
The Rugburns group (not to be confused with the Los Angeles area Rugburns 1986–1989) formed and began playing in the local San Diego, CA area as a duo. In the beginning, Steve Poltz and Robert Driscoll were acoustic duo playing in various coffeehouses and bars including the Blarney Stone Pub, the Mission Beach Club, Innerchange Coffee House, Megalopolis, and Java Joe's. They would sometimes be joined by Gerald "Child" McMullin making them a temporary acoustic power trio. The group released several self-produced cassette tapes in this band formation and were becoming a huge local draw and favorite in San Diego.
Debut album, Morning Wood - 1994
After the group signed a contract with Bizarre/Planet Records in 1993 (a label associated with Herb Cohen, who had earlier managed Linda Ronstadt, Tom Waits and Frank Zappa), the duo wanted to add a rhythm section for a full, 'radio friendly' sound. It was then, the duo permanently changed to a foursome with bassist singer/songwriter Gregory Page and drummer Stinky.
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