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Mischief Brew is an Anarchist folk-punk band. It is a wicked concoction by Erik Petersen – a musical feast falling somewhere between the categories of pirate punk, Celtic folk, gypsy swing, devilish jazz, American olde-tyme and country. It’s good music to stomp, kick, pogo, jitterbug, waltz, drink, twist and shout to – whether the performance is solo acoustic or with a backing band of accordion, drums, and mandolin.
Erik started making music at a young age, but it wasn’t until age 16 that he started playing shows with his punk band, The Orphans. Influenced by “Fresh Fruit”-era Dead Kennedys and “Worlds Apart”-era Subhumans, the band had released a 7” (“Anthems for Doomed Youth,” 1996) before half of them were even old enough to drive. They officially disbanded in 2000 and Erik continued to make music…digging into the past for a more traditional sound to mix with punk ideals. The result was “Mirth,” a demo of acoustic punk influenced by medieval danses and raucous Romany dust-raising ditties (2000). The tape was rough and scratchy - yet it was clear that there were solid anthems buried under that hiss, which was evident by the scope of the tape, spanning city and state. Logically, a live show was expected – and despite the drums and extra instrumentation on the tape (all layered on a four-track recorder), there was no band. Over the years, seeing “Mischief Brew” on a flyer meant you were just seeing Erik Petersen with an acoustic guitar or mandolin.
Erik started making music at a young age, but it wasn’t until age 16 that he started playing shows with his punk band, The Orphans. Influenced by “Fresh Fruit”-era Dead Kennedys and “Worlds Apart”-era Subhumans, the band had released a 7” (“Anthems for Doomed Youth,” 1996) before half of them were even old enough to drive. They officially disbanded in 2000 and Erik continued to make music…digging into the past for a more traditional sound to mix with punk ideals. The result was “Mirth,” a demo of acoustic punk influenced by medieval danses and raucous Romany dust-raising ditties (2000). The tape was rough and scratchy - yet it was clear that there were solid anthems buried under that hiss, which was evident by the scope of the tape, spanning city and state. Logically, a live show was expected – and despite the drums and extra instrumentation on the tape (all layered on a four-track recorder), there was no band. Over the years, seeing “Mischief Brew” on a flyer meant you were just seeing Erik Petersen with an acoustic guitar or mandolin.
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Smash the Windows
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xrottingheartx wrote:
The Stone Operation is just great, like Rise_Phoenix said. Generally, they're one of the best folk-punk bands, I love Erik's rough, and filled with coffee voice at the same time.
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fnordexplorer wrote:
"old kentucky anarchist" still cuts right through me. so do lots of his other songs. up the pugs!
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soad_dude wrote:
I write acoustic folk punk music with ska and many other influences mixed in. You can listen and get my new recordings here: http://ashvictim.blogspot.com/p/orderdownload-music.html you might be interested.
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sand_man6666 wrote:
blahrascal, i can only agree. its amazing in every sense possible.
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blahrascal wrote:
I don't know, but On The Sly may be one of his best songs ever.
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Turin_Turambar wrote:
How come no Stone Operation tracks in top 15?
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9sam1 wrote:
I'm playing a show with Mischief Brew in Rochester this August. Check out my tunes if you're into diy folk punk type stuff, and check out the show if you're in the area. http://cannonballkid.bandcamp.com/
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Rise_Phoenix wrote:
The Stone Operation is great. Pretty much flawless.
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skankinmushroom wrote:
A recent discovery for me but a mighty fine one. Quality band.
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fuoka wrote:
Busker's Wages!
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xlectric wrote:
Open up the gates of hell and roll me through, fire and rock I'm coming home to you.
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FaultyClockwork wrote:
"Gratitude and Thanks" brings tears to my eyes.
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Manoloxines wrote:
Coffee coffee coffee!
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thinkcrime wrote:
OH GOD the stone operation. still salivating [2]
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flowersatlast wrote:
OH GOD the stone operation. still salivating.
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dkavende wrote:
There's info on a facebook page about ordering it. http://www.facebook.com/fistolorecords#!/event.php?eid=112081272208883 But I'll just quote the entirety of it below: "The Stone Operation", the new Mischief Brew recording is now available on CD. The LP version will be available on May 24th. You can preorder the LP from us or through Interpunk (they will be posting that info soon at www.interpunk.com) Here is all the ordering info: CD: $12 postpaid LP: $15 postpaid You can go the old fashioned mail order route: Send well concealed cash or a check or money order to "Fistolo Records", Po Box 2836/ Upper Darby, PA 19082 OR... order via paypal to fistolo@hotmail.com ****Any questions should be directed to Denise or Erik and fistolo@hotmail.com**** if you leave a question as a comment on the wall it may accidentally get overlooked.
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LunarTakiro wrote:
I do too! It's incredible. I can't find anywhere to like, legitimately purchase it though :( Any links would be much appreciated
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doctaryum wrote:
i funkin love the new album!!!!
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soad_dude wrote:
Yo, ska and folk influenced acoustic-punk http://jordandelap.bandcamp.com
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TheAlarmist wrote:
Really excited about the new album after seeing the cover and hearing Dallas in Romania. Hopefully they come back to the UK for a tour. www.davehughesmusic.co.uk (i played with them in Glasgow last time)
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