Straight from the armpit of California a.k.a San Fernando Valley, Skin Flick set the standards for the bastard rock music scene for the last 3 years thanks to 3 explosive, hook-injected albums recorded on what little money they could come up with. Coupled with the unstoppable work ethic that includes the band's very own "Hell Bound promotions" tactics, buzz on the quartet's latest self-released Album "Reality Machine" and the live shows that supported it spread like herpes through music enthusiasts up and down California and, as they play small venues relentlessly, everywhere and anywhere. Despite the ensuing hype that landed the interest of numerous label A&R execs, the truth is that Skin Flick wouldn't be shit without the contagious songs like "No Harm Done" or "Hell Bound." It's these songs, sounding like they were written for the bastard in all of us, that has sparked so much attention. Formed as Terd Fergusen and the Skid marks in 2002, when vocalist/guitarist Mickey Fingers, drummer Scott Stevens and bassist Joe McElroy were early in their respective so called lives, the group grew frustrated by the turn of the millennium at the lack of all ages venues in Los Angeles. Creating a website and a buzz, they ventured out into the unsuspecting world. In an effort to get themselves heard, the band - now with guitarist Charles LaFerrera in the line up - initiated "Hell Bound promotions," accosting potential fans exiting concerts and clubs, students, dorms, high schools, malls and fast food joints, welcome or not. By performing these simple tasks they have managed to gain a loyal and growing following - (Read more)

Jerry Mellix, AKA "SOUTHSIDE JERRY", has been entertaining audiences with his unique musical sound and style in and around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania since the mid 1960's. By 1979, Jerry was playing his saxophone in "warm up" and back up bands for various artists performing in Pittsburgh such as Lee Dorsey, The Temptations, The O'Jays, The Coasters and many more. Jerry's incomparable sax and vocal style has been heard from Trump's Plaza in Atlantic City, N.J. through the French quarters blues bars in New Orleans to Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Although the BLUES 'N' 'AT CD is the first release as a leader, he can be heard on numerous recording sessions with local Pittsburgh groups. He can also be seen in videos that feature nationally known artists such as The Clovers and The Marcels. JERRY currently performs with various local and national entertainers. When time permits he is the front man of his own five piece blues/jazz ensemble he calls The BLUES 'N' AT BAND. (The name is a play on Pittsburgh vernacular aka.'PITTSBURGHEES'). The BLUES 'N' AT CD won Pittsburgh's EXCEL AWARD for best independently produced Jazz/Blues record in 1997. "When you see Southside Jerry in a performance, it is like seeing one of the classy acts of the 50's, 60's or 70's. His stage presence, dress and entertainment value is worth the price of admission - (Read more)

The chase began when stu met mike then introduced roy to mike then roy put an advert in a shop window and jake showed up. - (Read more)