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East West is a Christian hard rock band that started in 1993 in Irvine, CA. The band later re-located to Corona, CA. The most well know line-up included Mike Tubbs (vocals), Mike “House” Housen (guitar), James “JJ” Jenkins (bass), Bobby Vegura (drums). The band takes its name from the Bible verse Psalms 103:12. In 2002, “House” left the band and John Druse filled in the guitar position. Their song “Song-X” was featured on the soundtrack for the motion picture, Extreme Days. East West has appeared at Cornerstone Festival. Not much has been heard of them since the release of their last album in 2003, but in the May/June issue of HM Magazine, Mike Tubbs had this to say:

“We have been writing and taking time off to enjoy the more important things in life, our families. We really spent the three years traveling the world and the States and now it’s time to focus on home. So, we are going to work on writing new songs, re-connecting with our fans and, like I said, our families.”

East West was formed in 1988 by Mike Housen (guitarist, back up vox), Erick Kieselhorst (lead singer) and Ralph Lamagna (Drummer) in the San Fernando Valley. East West played the Sunset Strip (Whisky, Roxy) quite a bit, and opened for well known bands at the time, such as , Mary’s Danish and Warrant. The band also had a song in KROQ-FM’s rotation called ,”Southern Dawn”. Housen later moved to Orange County and in 1991, reformed East West. This version included Housen (lead Vox, guitars), Dave Barrs (guitars), Bob Vergura (Drums), and Dave Detloff (bass). East West had a decidedly U2-influenced sound at this point in time.
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  • realfan10

    Ferry Corsten \o/

    30 Nov 2011 Reply

  • mrmichel0927

    Great music!

    26 May 2011 Reply

  • metaldogg

    thank you james for the insight! i just wish i heard and went to see you guyz live. i live in oxnard shores and one day on fox sports they were playing a segment on surfing ,skateboarding, and moto-x to different bands as the background music. well it just so happen to be EASTWEST playing to a surfing session at silverstrand beach 2 min. from were i live and it was one of probably ten days out of the year when you can see the island that is only 18 miles away but marine layer doesn't allow for quality visibility! anyways , the song was incredible so i went to a local record store,SALZERS, and had them order me a DVD copy.the one with the lions head on it.just amazing stuff,and blew me away that it was in the christian section!opened my eyes right up.im bummed though,the cd,from being jammed so much and handled,is scratch and wont play.i have tried to get it again but noone carries it!you earned a fan for life! god bless

    3 Nov 2010 Reply

  • neonpowerbomb

    ha! heard 'She Cries' on the Daily Show tonight during a segment about The Power Team. good times...

    12 May 2010 Reply

  • James_Jenkins

    Thank you all for the support throughout the years and records!!! You all are the reason we did this venture called East West!!!!And you all made it a fun and worthwhile trip!!!! Hey all I know that we have not officially 'broken up' but as it stands there won't be anymore EW releases unless they are a greatest hits or the like. Everybody has gone their separate ways and we all are still friends and have families and such. I have been dabbling again in music with my solo project Silent Rise (currently 2 demo songs recorded available on facebook and myspace) and recording 2 songs on the new Deliverance tribute album due out I believe early next year with former members of a band called Oil. I still have some irons in the fire so keeps your eyes peeled for that.

    8 Sep 2009 Reply

  • Emily_Kissock

    typical another awesome band i just found and they are now defunct ¬_¬

    5 Sep 2009 Reply

  • Matthewof1979

    I wish they would fine better label get on. It was shame they broke up yrs ago.

    19 May 2009 Reply

  • nospu

    I could get into this stuff. They scream, rap, sing, whisper, and they're music is good.

    3 Nov 2008 Reply

  • SailorC

    I wish they'd record another album. They were awesome, and their live shows were killer. I saw them at Sonshine Festival like six years ago or something, and they rocked. I miss this band. :[

    18 Oct 2008 Reply

  • WyrmSlayer

    Great... just great

    13 Aug 2008 Reply

  • Space-Cowboy892

    /me misses them :(

    6 Mar 2008 Reply

  • jedile

    I hope they get back together one day, they are really good.

    5 Feb 2008 Reply

  • CovinS

    They broke up a loooooong time ago

    18 Dec 2007 Reply

  • jesus-rocks

    Anyone has some news about them?

    21 Sep 2007 Reply

  • spikemobile

    it's so bad they're not recording anymore.. maybe they'll come back from the hiatus..

    21 Aug 2007 Reply

  • Triliader

    If you're into Christian Hard- and Metalcore check Christ.Core!

    25 Jul 2007 Reply

  • Triliader

    Great indeed.

    8 Jul 2007 Reply

  • jabao7

    Isa q Deus te abençoe ricamnte e saiba q east west is very good !!! David brazil

    3 Jul 2007 Reply

  • jabao7

    East West essa é banda isa minha gatinha !!! bjs David - Brazil

    3 Jul 2007 Reply

  • jabao7

    East West essa banda é incrivel ta Isa minha princesinha de MG . bjs David - Brazil

    3 Jul 2007 Reply
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