Jeffries Fan Club
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Jeffries Fan Club
| image =
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| background = group_or_band
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| origin = Orange County, CA
| genre = Third-wave ska, Ska-punk
| years_active = 1996–2001
| label = Vegas Records
| associated_acts = Reel Big Fish
The Forces of Evil
Takota
Five Iron Frenzy
| website =
| current_members = Jeffrey Pouw
| past_members = Tim Carpenter
Chris Colonnier
Mike Dziurgot
Justin Ferreira
Derek Gibbs
Steve Tucker
Chris Rush
Sonnie Johnston}}
Jeffries Fan Club was a southern California Third-wave ska band formed in 1996. The band released several albums on now-defunct Vegas Records before breaking up in 2001. The band played their final show January 6, 2001, at The Glasshouse in Pomona, which was later released on CD under the title Last Show at the Glasshouse. Their breakup was the cover story in the OC Weekly issue dated January 5, 2001.[https://archive.today/20120912063711/http://www.ocweekly.com/features/features/what-the-hell-is-happening-to-jeffries-fan-club/22998/ "What the Hell is Happening to Jeffries Fan Club?"]. OC Weekly. January 4, 2001.[https://web.archive.org/web/20010907165117/http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com/ocweekly.html OC Weekly article with cover image featuring the band] as posted to [http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com the band's official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111070455/http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com/ |date=2008-01-11 }} (via archive.org). Last accessed February 29, 2008. In the OC Weekly article, it was revealed that the primary reason for the band's breakup was lead singer/guitarist Mike Dziurgot's desire to return to school. In the article, he also mentioned that he and several of the members didn't enjoy performing unless they were under the influence of alcohol, and that this affliction had prompted him to return to his Christian roots.
The band played a reunion show at the House of Blues in Anaheim on November 9, 2002.[https://web.archive.org/web/20050711031422/http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com/ List of shows] as posted to [http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com the band's official site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111070455/http://www.jeffriesfanclub.com/ |date=2008-01-11 }} (via archive.org). Last accessed February 29, 2008. The band also reunited for two "anniversary" shows, celebrating 10 years since the band was formed, at Chain Reaction on April 14 and April 15, 2006.{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}}
In 2003, the band was featured on OC Weekly's list of "The 129 Greatest OC Bands Ever" at No. 96.[http://www.ocweekly.com/features/music-feedback/the-129-greatest-oc-bands-ever-90-129/15931/ "The 129 Greatest OC Bands Ever."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080614013303/http://www.ocweekly.com/features/music-feedback/the-129-greatest-oc-bands-ever-90-129/15931/ |date=2008-06-14 }} OC Weekly. June 19, 2003.
Final lineup
- Mike Dziurgot - lead vocals & guitar
- Chris Colonnier - trombone & vocals
- Tim Carpenter - guitar
- Justin Ferreira - drums
- Derek Gibbs - bass
- Steve Tucker - trumpet
=Previous members=
- Sonnie Johnston - guitar
- Chris Rush - trumpet
Post-breakup
- After the band's breakup, Mike Dziurgot attended Fullerton College where he majored in journalism.[https://archive.today/20120913083544/http://www.ocweekly.com/features/year-in-review/the-jefferies-fan-club-fan/16828/ "The Jeffries Fan Club Fan."] OC Weekly. December 27, 2001.
- In 2016 Mike Dziurgot became involved in a new project entitled The Dream Gypsies. Mike Dziurgot became a co-songwriter, lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the project. The first album, The Analogue Chronicles, has a scheduled release date of June 2017.thedreamgypsies.band June 2017
- From 2001 to 2005, Derek Gibbs, Chris Colonnier, and Justin Ferreira were members of The Forces of Evil, a band fronted by Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett.
- Justin Ferreira also played drums in Reel Big Fish from 2003 to 2005 and appears on the band's 2005 album We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy. He left the band before the album's release to focus on his new band, Takota. As a result, he is only listed in the album credits as an "additional musician."
- Derek Gibbs joined Reel Big Fish in June 2007, replacing the band's original bassist, Matt Wong.
- Sonnie Johnston joined Five Iron Frenzy, replacing guitarist Scott Kerr. He remained with them through to their 2003 hiatus, and remains a member in their 2012–present reformation.
- Tim Carpenter became a successful Architectural and Wedding Photographer.
Discography
- Feelin' Sorry...For All The Hearts We've Broken (1997){{cite magazine |title=Jeffries Fan Club: Feelin' Sorry...For All The Hearts We've Broken |url=https://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/01s07.html |magazine=In Music We Trust |access-date=July 15, 2024 |date=July–August 1997 |issue=1}}
- Nothing To Prove (1998){{cite magazine |title=Jeffries Fan Club: "Nothing To Prove" |url=https://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/14s04.html |magazine=In Music We Trust |access-date=July 15, 2024 |date=November 1998 |issue=14}}
- Invisible Tank Slow Gherkin/Jeffries Fan Club split (1998)
- JFC Sucks: The Early Years (1999)
- Changing the Nation (2000)
- JFC Live! (2000) Live album
- Last Show at the Glasshouse (2001) - Live album
References
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Category:American ska musical groups