School: Cal State East Bay
Region: Northern California Region
Members:
Genre: Rock
Influenced by: The Stooges, Back from the Grave, The Seeds, The Sonics,
Web site: http://www.myspace.com/candyapplegarage
There was a time, though it may seem distant, when American underground rock ānā roll was ruled by sounds now oft forgotten; the shrill screams of a Farfisa organ, the gritty punch of a hollow-body guitar, frenetic drums behind delicious bass licks, and the irresistible clashing of a tambourine. These are the echoes of garage rock: rhythm and blues on a strung out bender, gallivanting about with a dip in the hip and a mop on the top.
Thankfully this spirit has not been left entirely in the past. Candy Apple, hailing from Chico, CA, is living proof. Guided by the power of Farfisa organ, the group summons enticing demons from the likes of The Standells, Rocky Erickson, The Count Five, and The Sonics.
Total Plays: 54