The Mission Creeps From Tucson, AZ
Hailing from Tucson, the same diverse music scene that brought forth the Machines of Loving Grace, Calexico and Bog Log III, The Mission Creeps spin tales of a different, darker kind of desert, one filled with monsters both real and imagined. Inspired by that feeling of being a kid and staying up late to watch horror movies, The Mission Creeps aim to recapture the terror and fun associated with those nights taking their cues from bands following similar inspirations, such as The Cramps, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, and Deadbolt.

Rue Morgue Magazine described their sound as “awash in surf guitar” and noted singer James “Arr’s ability, much like Nick Cave, to switch between seductive narrative and a raving yelp.” Supported by the throbbing rhythms of bassist Miss Frankie Stein and drummer George “of the Jungle Beat” Palenzuela, a scary good time can always be had at their shows. With six releases and a couple of US tours under their belt, they offer up musical tales populated with witches, killer gnomes, and parties for the undead while providing beats that keep the body moving and the demons at bay.

The Mission Creeps are online at facebook.com/themissioncreeps and missioncreeps.com .

The Santa Fe New Mexican
Imagine a blend of The Cramps, Joy Division, Tom Waits, and Lightnin' Hopkins. Now drench it in blood and make it play a theremin extremely well at gunpoint. 'Nuff said.

Rue Morgue Magazine
A throwback to the dangerous edge of The Stooges and the serrated humour of The Cramps, adding theremin and mellotron to their gothic garage for atmosphere to spare

San Francisco Bay Guardian
Combine surf rock, punk, and the Doors, topping it off with an eerie dosage of Ennio Morricone-inspired gunfight licks that fit seamlessly into the band’s tales of desert-highway depravity.

Country/folk songwriter from Dallas.  Releases include More Songs About Drinking and Women Who Left (2007) and Additional Dysfunction (2012).  




An emigrant in Japan for more than 10 years. If any musicians in Kanagawa happen to see this page and love folk rock (alternative, punk etc), get in touch, I've missed being in a band! In the meanwhile, I'll be checking some of the wonderful musicians and bands here and exploring new sounds.

Not a musician, joined to check out my friends pages

Followers of louseproject