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{{Short description|American rock band}}
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| years_active = 1992–1998; 2006
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| label = Shut Up & Drive Records, [[Caroline Records (U.S.)|Caroline Records]], [[Wingnut Records]]
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| current_members = Tom Barnes<br/>Damon Wood<br/>Eric Knight<br/>Dave Hawkins
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'''Engine 88''' was a [[rock band]] that spawned out of the [[San Francisco Bay Area]] in the 1990s.
'''Engine 88''' was a [[rock band]] that spawned out of the [[San Francisco Bay Area]] in the 1990s.


== History ==
== History ==
Engine 88 (originally known as simply Engine) released three albums (2 on [[Caroline Records (U.S.)|Caroline Records]]) and a handful of [[Gramophone record|7 inch]] singles throughout the 1990s. The band featured [[Tom Barnes]] of the notable [[college rock]] band [[Sordid Humor]] as lead singer, [[Damon Wood]] of [[Smoking Section]] on guitar, Eric Knight on bass and [[Dave Hawkins]] (also of [[Smoking Section]]) on the drums.
Engine 88 (originally known as simply Engine) released three albums (2 on [[Caroline Records (U.S.)|Caroline Records]]) and a handful of [[Gramophone record|seven-inch]] singles throughout the 1990s. The band featured Tom Barnes of the notable [[college rock]] band [[Sordid Humor]] as lead singer, [[Damon Wood]] of Smoking Section on guitar, Eric Knight on bass and Dave Hawkins (also of Smoking Section) on the drums.


Their first two releases, two [[Gramophone record|7 inch singles]], ''Funny Car'' and ''Twenty'' were put out independently on their own label, Shut Up and Drive in 1993 and 1994, respectively. In 1995, their first full length [[Album|LP]], ''Clean Your Room'' was released on Caroline Records, defining their characteristic sound of driving guitars and rhythms counter-acted with introspective and often abstract lyrics. 1997's ''Snowman'' followed, to much critical acclaim, however in 1998 the group disbanded and their final full-length, ''Flies and Death n' Stuff'' was released posthumously in 1998 on [[Wingnut Records]].
Their first two releases, two [[Gramophone record|7 inch singles]], ''Funny Car'' and ''Twenty'' were put out independently on their own label, Shut Up and Drive in 1993 and 1994, respectively. In 1995, their first full length [[Album|LP]], ''Clean Your Room'' was released on Caroline Records, defining their characteristic sound of driving guitars and rhythms counter-acted with introspective and often abstract lyrics. 1997's ''Snowman'' followed, to much critical acclaim.

On July 2, 1997, Counting Crows kicked off a co-headlining tour with [[The Wallflowers]] that continued through September. This tour included opening acts by [[Bettie Serveert]], Engine 88, [[Gigolo Aunts]], and [[That Dog]], with each opening band touring for a three-week stretch.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=fA8EAAAAMBAJ&dq=Bettie+Serveert+%22The+Wallflowers%22+1997&pg=PA16 Billboard Magazine, May 24, 1997, Page 16] (link accessed January 14, 2015)</ref> While touring with Counting Crows, The Wallflowers were also playing their own headlining dates when the Counting Crows tour was on break (Counting Crows frontman [[Adam Duritz]] experienced swollen vocal cords and had to back out of several shows in July).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1427546/counting-crows-counted-in-again/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150404210831/http://www.mtv.com/news/1427546/counting-crows-counted-in-again/ |archive-date=2015-04-04 |title=Counting Crows Counted In Again - MTV|website=[[MTV]] }}</ref>

In 1998 the group disbanded and their final full-length, ''Flies and Death n' Stuff'' was released posthumously in 1998 on [[Wingnut Records]].

At the prompting of [[Jawbreaker (band)|Jawbreaker]], Engine 88 agreed to reunite for an appearance at Chicago's Riot Fest on Sept 17, 2017.


== Where are they now? ==
== Where are they now? ==
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Singer Tom Barnes released a CD entitled ''Three Day Ditties'', which abandoned the louder [[rock music|rock]] sound of Engine 88, in favor of a more [[soft rock]] sound similar to that of his former project, [[Sordid Humor]]. His songs have gained a cult following and have been covered live by the band [[Counting Crows]].


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Guitarist [[Damon Wood]] is now{{when|date=March 2022}} a software engineer at Pandora performing in a [[The Pretenders|Pretenders]] tribute band, [[Message of Love]], and in an R&B cover band, Curtis Bumpy, in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]].
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Singer [[Tom Barnes]] released a CD entitled ''Three Day Ditties'', which abandoned the louder [[rock music|rock]] sound of Engine 88, in favor of a more [[soft rock]] sound similar to that of his former project, [[Sordid Humor]]. His songs have gained a cult following and have been covered live by the band [[Counting Crows]].


Bassist Eric Knight works at UC Berkeley and trains and coaches martial arts at SBG NorCal.
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Guitarist, [[Damon Wood]], is now performing in a [[The Pretenders|Pretenders]] tribute band, [[Message of Love]], and in an R&B cover band, Curtis Bumpy, in the [[San Francisco Bay Area]].


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Engine 88 played a "reunion" show commemorating the release of [[Peter Ellenby|Peter Ellenby's]] book, ''[[Every Day is Saturday]]'' at the Bottom of the Hill in [[San Francisco]] on Friday, Oct 27 2006.
Bassist Eric Knight is coaching little kids' functional martial arts at [http://www.moderncombatives.com Modern Combatives].


Drummer, Dave Hawkins, opened a popular movie rental store, Lost Weekend Video, in San Francisco, with Christy Colcord, who previously booked European tours for many US punk bands (including Green Day), and Adam Pfahler of [[Jawbreaker (band)|Jawbreaker]].
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Engine 88 played a "reunion" show commemorating the release of [[Peter Ellenby|Peter Ellenby's]] book, ''[[Every Day is Saturday]]'' at the [http://www.bottomofthehill.com Bottom of the Hill] in [[San Francisco]] on Friday, Oct 27 2006.


== Band members ==
== Band members ==


*[[Tom Barnes]] ([[Vocals]], [[Guitar]])
*Tom Barnes ([[singing|vocals]], [[guitar]])
*Damon Wood ([[Guitar]])
*Damon Wood ([[guitar]])
*Eric Knight ([[Bass guitar|Bass]])
*Eric Knight ([[Bass guitar|bass]])
*Dave Hawkins ([[Drums]]
*Dave Hawkins ([[Drum kit|drums]])


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* 1997 ''Manclub (single)'' Caroline Records
* 1997 ''Manclub (single)'' Caroline Records
* 1998 ''Flies and Death n' Stuff'' [[Wingnut Records]]
* 1998 ''Flies and Death n' Stuff'' [[Wingnut Records]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.engine88.net Official Engine 88 Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080905224526/http://www.engine88.net/ Official Engine 88 Website]
*[http://musicilove.hornbuckle.org/?band=engine88 Site for Preservation of Engine 88's music]
*[http://musicilove.hornbuckle.org/?band=engine88 Site for Preservation of Engine 88's music]
*[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=B1zeyxdkb8olk Engine 88 on All Music Guide]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050127082406/http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=B1zeyxdkb8olk Engine 88 on Allmusic]
*[http://www.singingfool.com/musicvideo.asp?publishedid=00571525 Video for "Mangos" (Single from ''Clean Your Room'')]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070928042542/http://www.singingfool.com/musicvideo.asp?publishedid=00571525 Video for "Mangos" (Single from ''Clean Your Room'')]
*[http://www.myspace.com/engine88 Engine 88's profile on MySpace]
*[http://www.myspace.com/engine88 Engine 88's profile on MySpace]
*[http://www.damonwood.com/engine88 Damon Wood's Engine 88 page]

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[[Category:1990s music groups]]
[[Category:Rock music groups from California]]
[[Category:American rock music groups]]
[[Category:California musical groups]]

Latest revision as of 20:37, 17 March 2023

Engine 88
OriginSan Francisco, California
GenresRock, Indie, Alternative
Years active1992–1998; 2006
LabelsShut Up & Drive Records, Caroline Records, Wingnut Records
MembersTom Barnes
Damon Wood
Eric Knight
Dave Hawkins
Websitewww.engine88.net

Engine 88 was a rock band that spawned out of the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1990s.

History[edit]

Engine 88 (originally known as simply Engine) released three albums (2 on Caroline Records) and a handful of seven-inch singles throughout the 1990s. The band featured Tom Barnes of the notable college rock band Sordid Humor as lead singer, Damon Wood of Smoking Section on guitar, Eric Knight on bass and Dave Hawkins (also of Smoking Section) on the drums.

Their first two releases, two 7 inch singles, Funny Car and Twenty were put out independently on their own label, Shut Up and Drive in 1993 and 1994, respectively. In 1995, their first full length LP, Clean Your Room was released on Caroline Records, defining their characteristic sound of driving guitars and rhythms counter-acted with introspective and often abstract lyrics. 1997's Snowman followed, to much critical acclaim.

On July 2, 1997, Counting Crows kicked off a co-headlining tour with The Wallflowers that continued through September. This tour included opening acts by Bettie Serveert, Engine 88, Gigolo Aunts, and That Dog, with each opening band touring for a three-week stretch.[1] While touring with Counting Crows, The Wallflowers were also playing their own headlining dates when the Counting Crows tour was on break (Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz experienced swollen vocal cords and had to back out of several shows in July).[2]

In 1998 the group disbanded and their final full-length, Flies and Death n' Stuff was released posthumously in 1998 on Wingnut Records.

At the prompting of Jawbreaker, Engine 88 agreed to reunite for an appearance at Chicago's Riot Fest on Sept 17, 2017.

Where are they now?[edit]

Singer Tom Barnes released a CD entitled Three Day Ditties, which abandoned the louder rock sound of Engine 88, in favor of a more soft rock sound similar to that of his former project, Sordid Humor. His songs have gained a cult following and have been covered live by the band Counting Crows.

Guitarist Damon Wood is now[when?] a software engineer at Pandora performing in a Pretenders tribute band, Message of Love, and in an R&B cover band, Curtis Bumpy, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Bassist Eric Knight works at UC Berkeley and trains and coaches martial arts at SBG NorCal.

Engine 88 played a "reunion" show commemorating the release of Peter Ellenby's book, Every Day is Saturday at the Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco on Friday, Oct 27 2006.

Drummer, Dave Hawkins, opened a popular movie rental store, Lost Weekend Video, in San Francisco, with Christy Colcord, who previously booked European tours for many US punk bands (including Green Day), and Adam Pfahler of Jawbreaker.

Band members[edit]

Discography[edit]

  • 1993 Funny Car 7": Shut Up and Drive Records
  • 1994 Germ's Choice 94 (compilation)
  • 1994 Twenty 7": No Life Records
  • 1995 Clean Your Room: Caroline Records
  • 1995 Robots are Real 7" (Split with American Sensei): Hep-Cat Records
  • 1996 7" Split with Sincola: Caroline Records
  • 1996 LIVE 105: 10 Year Anniversary (Compilation)
  • 1997 Snowman Caroline Records
  • 1997 Seconal (single) Caroline Records
  • 1997 Manclub (single) Caroline Records
  • 1998 Flies and Death n' Stuff Wingnut Records

References[edit]

  1. ^ Billboard Magazine, May 24, 1997, Page 16 (link accessed January 14, 2015)
  2. ^ "Counting Crows Counted In Again - MTV". MTV. Archived from the original on 2015-04-04.

External links[edit]

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