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Modest beginnings often precede the biggest successes, and with the way things are going, Portland, Oregon rockers The Pin
Ups had better strap themselves in, because it looks as though these small city bad boys are in for an explosive ride. Since
the release of their debut recording "Basement Tracks Vol 1", The Pin Ups have been doing a slow burn across the western United
States with the singles "Gone", "Novocaine", "Exposed", and "Comedy Of Errors". Since the beginning, there has been a serious
buzz building in major pockets like British Columbia, California, Utah, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. The Pin Ups debut album,
recorded in two parts at London Bridge Studios in Seattle, Washington and produced by John Plum (Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains),
as well as at D.B.S. Studios in Portland, Oregon, has become a sleeper success since the West Coast's most notable rock stations
(KUFO, KEMT, KEXP, etc...) got on The Pin Ups band wagon, spinning the songs several times a day, fervently working the band
into the subconscious of rock fans throughout the Northwest. Featuring a kaleidoscope of talent, from Jason Demain's unique
voice, guitar, and songwriting (Camaro Hair, International Pop Overthrow, M-Set, Smoochknob, and The Strain - also featuring
Craig Montoya of Everclear), J Raker's guitar, vocal, and songwriting ferocity (The Candystrippers), Stephen Kemp's driving
and colorful bass (Satellite Heroes), and Mykael Lundstedt's untamed yet sickly in the pocket drumming (Satellite Heroes,
Gasoline Kings, P.A.W.N., Sugarbang).
The phenomenon of The Pin Ups quickly rising stature is no doubt due in part to the solid foundation on which this band is
built. "We respect one another as musicians, songwriters, but more as brothers" explains Jason. We found each other at the
bottom of a beer bottle but at the top of our game at almost every turn before we came together. We all found that the vibe
between us was perfect, even though we all come from such different parts of the spectrum. First and foremost our passion
is to focus our energy on creating intensely catchy songs that come across live with the same impact as a runaway freight
train... we believe that really sets us apart." However, it's not so much the bands' inclination to work through the creative
process as the resulting songs that put them above and beyond the cream of the crop. The driving rhythms and strong melodies
mined and exploited by The Pin Ups are not only seductive, they have staying power. The album was recently released with the
single "She", a sweet, compelling, catchy pop rock gem that pulls the listener in. The result is a finely crafted album packed
with a carnival of multi-layered tunes which have been described as "intellectually and emotionally driven aggressive pop
with an infectious melody fit for radio." The entire album runs the gamut, exploring themes from swooning songs like "Julie",
to the cathartic mix of melody and darkness with "Pretty Things." But in the end, The Pin Ups are just grateful that they
are able to share music with others. "We do everything sincerely," says Jason. "For us it's not about monetary success, it's
about personal accomplishment. We're just living the dream right now."
We used to be the Candystrippers and before that, The Strain. We had many members from 2002-2007. Jason Demain from Smoochknob,
The Candystrippers, Camaro Hair, M-set, International Pop Overthrow, and Superjaded. Craig Montoya from Everclear, Castilla,
and Tri Polar. Jinxx from Amen, and Debris. Kevin Hahn from The Red Sector, Animotion, Tri Polar, Castilla. Kevin Rankin from
Animotion. Ryan Moore from All the Dead Horses, Titans of Oblivion. And Johnny Stanford from the Red Sector, Dry County Crooks,
See Jane Run, as well as performing with members of David Bowie. Jason also played with some great musicians including the
Lund Brothers in Tacoma, WA; Fame in Failure, Seattle, WA; Satellite Heroes Portland, OR; 6fg Tacoma, WA; Dizzy, Vancouver,
B.C. Canada. Jason also performed along side of greats like The Tea Party, Kings X, George Clinton P-Funk, Fishbone, Nelly
Fertado, Train, Vanilla Ice, Everclear, Tesla, Cinderella, and White Zombie.
Jason now (apart from The Pin Ups) sings, and plays rhythm guitar for the popular NW pop punk band Smoochknob (www.smoochknob.com).
Currently touring with both bands, check for dates here.
The Pin Ups are currently seeking new management and legal advisors. Please email us at jasondemain@hotmail.com, or call (503)
317-9000.
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