The Taxpayers

The Taxpayers

The Taxpayers in California.
Background information
Origin Portland, OR, USA
Genres Punk rock, Punk jazz
Years active 2007–present
Labels Useless-State Records, Secret Pennies Records, Plan-It-X Records, Quote Unquote Records, Asian Man Records
Associated acts Atomic Butter Babes, Potsie, Naam Sain, Fandeth, Shitty Weekend, Negation
Website http://thetaxpayers.net/
Members Rob Morton (Guitar, Vocals)
Noah Taxpayer (Drums)
Phil Gobstopper (Bass)
Dylan Steal (Accordion/Keyboard)
Kevin Taxpayer Lurkins (Trumpet)
Alex Saxplayer (Bari Sax)
Andrew Link (Banjo)
Zach Moran (Trombone)
Eric Frame (sound engineer)
Nate Taxpayer (Bass, 2007-2008)

The Taxpayers originated in 2007 in Portland, Oregon. Originally a three-piece guitar/bass/drum combination, the band incorporates accordion, horns, piano, harmonica, and other instruments live and during recording sessions. Currently they perform live with a range from three to eight members.

They strongly support the DIY punk ethic, booking their own shows, printing their own merchandise, and releasing their own albums.

The Taxpayers have releases on Plan-It-X Records, Quote Unquote Records, Useless-State Records, Secret Pennies Records, and Asian Man Records.

"The Medicines," a song from their 2007 album Exhilarating News is featured as intro and interstitial music on Sawbones, a podcast about medical history hosted by Justin McElroy and Dr. Sydnee McElroy.[1]

Style

The Taxpayers are a punk rock band, taking influence from folk, country, jazz, swing, blues, hardcore punk. They have been credited for working with different styles.[2] Experimenting with different forms of audience participation, they often incorporate magic tricks, stories, and more at live shows.

Discography

Date of US Release Title Label
2007 Exhilarating News Useless-State Records (CD) / Cllct (Digital)
2009 A Rhythm in the Cages Useless-State Records (CD) / Quote Unquote Records (Digital) / Secret Pennies Records (Vinyl)
2010 Dangerous Intersections VI Traffic Street Records (7")
2010 To Risk So Much For One Damn Meal Plan-it-X Records (Vinyl) / Useless State Records (CD, Cassette) / Quote Unquote Records (Digital)
2012 God Forgive These Bastards: Songs From The Forgotten Life of Henry Turner Asian Man Records (Vinyl) / Really Records (Vinyl) / Plan-it-X Records (Cassette) / Useless State Records (CD-R) / Cantankerous Titles (Book) [3]
2013 Cold Hearted Town Plan-it-X Records (Vinyl) / Useless State Records (CD-R)
2016 Big Delusion Factory Useless State Records (CD-R) Secret Pennies Records (Vinyl)

References

  1. ↑ http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/sawbones
  2. ↑ http://blogs.wweek.com/music/2009/01/21/the-taxpayers-thursday-jan-22/
  3. ↑ http://thetaxpayers.net/post/23508242385/here-we-go-a-video-introduction-to-the-new/
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