Spelunkers is a trio from Bloomington, Illinois whose music twists and turns from
the underground to outer space powered by the guitar, songwriting and voice of
Tommy O'Donnell. Joined by bassist/vocalist Clay Thompson and drummer John Ganser
this is a fun and stunning band.
Spelunkers was originally an instrumental side-project of the legendary Something
Brothers. The Something Brothers were a major Midwestern touring sextet in the
late '80's and early '90's. While their journeys extended as far as New York and
Key West, it was from Minneapolis to Kansas City to Indianapolis to Chicago that
the band earned its reputation as one of the great live bands. Their noted opening
slots included shows with Soul Asylum, the Meat Puppets, and the Goo Goo Dolls.
The Something Brothers had no commercially-released albums. With the demise of
that band, the occasional side-outfit trio added vocals and became the full-time
effort called Spelunkers. They continue to play all over the Midwest.
Breakfast Is America recalls
the virtuosity, diversity and fun of Frank Zappa and The Dixie Dregs with more
power, soaring vocals and lyrical wit. The lone instrumental on the record is
the final cut, a cover of Raymond Scott's "Powerhouse," best known as the "Ren
& Stimpy" theme. This is a long-awaited debut. |
Spelunkers
- Breakfast Is America
