30 Foot Fall

Profile and Background

30 Foot Fall (styled as 30footFALL) is an American Punk Rock band that began in Houston, Texas. The Band played their first show on Mother's Day in 1993 and were composed of Rubio Cisneros (Drummer), Tony Avitia (Guitar), Butch Klotz (Vocals). Shortly after releasing their first demo, Damon Delapaz who was also playing for Fenix-TX joined as the bands drummer making Cisneros bassist. Ativia left the group to start I-45 and Chris Laforge picked up as guitarist. Touring Houston, Dallas, and Austin, 30 Foot Fall's popularity grew; they started as openers for larger bands such as Screeching Weasel and Sum-41 among others. Stylistically, the band developed sounds similar to NOFX, and Minor Threat.[citation needed]

After making several demos, 30 Foot Fall released several albums over several record labels starting with: Elementary School Love 7 released in 1994 by Yo Mama's Records. In 1995 Fuzzgun Records released, Divided We Stand and again in 1996, Fuzzgun released Junior High Sucked 7. After hearing a Demo Bob Becker of Fearless Records signed 30 Foot Fall to and in 1997 produced their next album Acme-143.

The band toured extensively and developed a strong underground following touring alongside other notable bands such as Bigwig and Diesel Boy.[citation needed] Around this time Fenix-TX was picked up by MCA records and Delapaz took the opportunity to move to California and record their new album.[citation needed] They picked up drummer Brian Davis formerly of Middlefinger.

30footFALL received an offer from Dexter Holland of The Offspring to release their next full-length album on his Nitro Records whom Holland's band was affiliated with.[citation needed] In 1999 the band released Ever Revolving, Never Evolving which was noted as one of their most popular albums. The release was followed by numerous shows and tour dates including a tour with The Vandals. Tour after tour would eventually wear on the guys so they decided to stick with home lives & their families. Chris LaForge left the band at this time to seek other musical ventures so they brought in Jason Davis formerly of Middlefinger to take over guitar duties. This line-up recorded The Doppler Effect in 2002. LaForge later returned as guitarist which made them a 5 piece for the first time.

Within the next few years the band only played occasionally in Texas venues and at the annual 30footFALL Christmas Show at Fitzgerald's in Houston, Texas. On December 25 of 2010 the band once again self-released their newest record entitled "Jesus, Elvis, and Richard Petty".

Members
Butch Klotz (vocals)
Jason Davis (Guitar)
Chris LaForge
Rubio Cisneros (Bass)
Brian Davis (Drums)

22 Jacks

Profile and Background

22 Jacks is an American punk rock supergroup, consisting of members of Wax, The Breeders, The Adolescents and Royal Crown Revue. They were active from 1995 to 2001, and again from 2007 on.

Career
In late 1995, Joe Sib after the breakup of his band Wax, decided to get together with long time friend Steve Soto (former member of The Adolescents and Agent Orange) to write some material. They started writing songs and soon noticed that something special was taking place. They soon gathered Sandy Hansen (The Adolescents), Scott Shiflett (Face to Face), and Jason Cropper (Weezer) to form 22 Jacks. In February 1996, 22 Jacks went to The Sandbox studio in Los Angeles and recorded 12 songs which became the "Uncle Bob" record. With the three final additions to the band already having prior commitments, Sib and Soto went on a search for replacements to solidify the lineup. They found Kelly LeMieux (Fear), Jose Medeles (The Breeders, and Face to Face), and Bill Fraenza.

Before a fourth album could be recorded, 22 Jacks called it quits around 2001 as Sib left the band to concentrate on the future of SideOneDummy Records. Following the breakup, Soto went on to reform The Adolescents and Medeles also joined the reunion of The Breeders as their new drummer.

During its six year lifespan 22 Jacks toured with numerous bands, including Reel Big Fish, Lit, The Bloodhound Gang, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Goldfinger, Social Distortion, Bouncing Souls, Unwritten Law, Face to Face, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and Ten Foot Pole. They also sang back up for Joey Ramone on a song for a Cheap Trick Tribute album. This helped spark a friendship that lead to Joey Ramone showing up at 22 Jacks concerts and even singing a song or two with them.
Reunion

On December 13, 2007, Punkbands.com reported that 22 Jacks had reformed to play three shows in California in January 2008, making it their first performance together since breaking up in 2001. On one of the dates, they were supported by Social Distortion. It was also announced that there may be a follow-up to that tour. As of this moment, the band has not yet expressed plans for a new studio album.

Members
Joe Sib - Vocals (1995–2001; 2007 – present)
Steve Soto - Vocals, Guitars (1995–2001; 2007 – present)
Bill Fraenza - Guitars (1995–2001; 2007 – present)
James Achor - Bass (2007 – present)
Jose Medeles - Drums (1995–2001; 2007 – present)