Punchbuggy (band)

Punchbuggy was a Canadian pop punk band formed in Ottawa, Ontario in 1994. The band released four full-length albums. Their song "Lucky Me, Lucky You" appeared in Tom Green movie Freddy Got Fingered.

Punchbuggy
OriginOttawa, Ontario, Canada
GenresAlternative rock, pop punk, power pop
Years active1994–2001
Labels
Past members
  • Andrew Kieran
  • Darren Hore
  • Adam Luedicke
  • Ian Macdonald
  • Jim Bryson
  • Frank Viciana
  • Bryan Curry

History

Punchbuggy formed in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in 1994 and is composed of Andrew Kieran (vocals, guitar), Jim Bryson (guitar, vocals), Darren Hore (vocals, bass), and Adam Luedickie (drums).[1] Kieran, Hore, and Luedicke were childhood friends who met in the town of Elliot Lake. The trio played in the band Uncommon Society before forming Punchbuggy. Having toured Canada, the United States[2] and Europe, the band did little to dismiss the title. In addition to several singles and compilations, they have three CD releases under their collective belts: All Nite Christian Rollerskate (Shake/Warner), Grand Opening Going Out of Business Sale (Shake/Warner), My Norwegian Cousin (Sour/Sony Music Canada) and The Great Divide (Boss Tuneage).

In 1997, Bryson left the band to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Bryan Curry.

The band describes their sound as "power pop punk", citing influences such as Doughboys, Goo Goo Dolls, Hüsker Dü, Pat Benatar, All, Kiss, and Cheap Trick.

In September 1999, they won the Born on the WWW contest sponsored by MusicDirect and IUMA and subsequently flown to California for the webcast of the awards ceremony, where the band played with Offspring and No Doubt.[3] The track "Cletus" from the 1996 CD, Grand Opening Going Out of Business Sale is featured on a PlayStation title: Road Rash: Jailbreak and "Smash It Up" appears in the Roy Scheider film "Silverwolf". The song "Lucky Me, Lucky You" appeared in Tom Green movie Freddy Got Fingered.[4][5]

Discography

Studio albums
  • 1994: All Nite Christian Rollerskate[6]
  • 1996: Grand Opening Going Out of Business Sale[7]
  • 1998: My Norwegian Cousin[8]
  • 2002: The Great Divide[9]

EPs
  • Dressed for Success 7" MagWheel Records
  • Punchbuggy/Treble Charger Split 7"” Rightwide

Compilations
  • On Guard For Thee Compilation-AU GO GO Australia
  • Ottawa City Speedway Compilation CARGO Records
  • "Ripchordz As Fuck" Compilation ENGUARD Records
  • "No Driver’s Side Airbag" Snowboard video
  • "POP CAN ” Compilation Alert Records
  • "On the Road" Raw Energy/A+M Compilation

Members
  • Andrew Kieran (vocals, guitar, 1994–2001)
  • Darren Hore (bass, vocals, 1994–2001)
  • Adam Luedicke (drums, vocals, 1994–2001)
  • Ian Macdonald (keyboards, vocals)
  • Jim Bryson (guitar, 1994–97)
  • Bryan Curry (guitar, vocals, 1997)
  • Frank Viciana (guitar, vocals, 1997–2001)
  • Nick Belanger (bass, 1994)

References
  1. Boldman, Gina. "Punchbuggy Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  2. Hayashi-Tennant, James (9 June 2000). "Punchbuggy @ NXNE 2000". Chart. Toronto: Chart Communications. chartattack.com. ISSN 1198-7235. Retrieved 18 March 2011. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  3. CHARTattack Staff (17 May 2002). "Ottawa Buzz: Punchbuggy's Return". Chart. Toronto: Chart Communications. chartattack.com. ISSN 1198-7235. Retrieved 18 March 2011. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  4. Tom Green starring in Freddy got fingered : original motion picture soundtrack., WorldCat, OCLC 47792515, retrieved 18 March 2011.
  5. Cantin, Paul (19 March 2001). "Tom Green helps hometown band". Jam!. Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2011.
  6. All nite christian rollerskate (sound recording) / Punchbuggy, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, OCLC 81352082, AMICUS No. 15783083, retrieved 18 March 2011.
  7. Grand opening going out of business sale (sound recording) / Punchbuggy, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, OCLC 81213848, AMICUS No. 17341344, retrieved 18 March 2011.
  8. My Norwegian cousin (sound recording) / Punchbuggy, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, OCLC 81938512, AMICUS No. 20002089, retrieved 18 March 2011.
  9. The great divide (sound recording) / Punchbuggy, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, AMICUS No. 28689725, retrieved 18 March 2011.
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