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Fuzzball hails from soggy but cheerful Portland, Oregon, where old alt-rockers come to die. Lifelong friends and veterans of Portland's rich music scene, Fuzzball has been rocking out on the front porch (mostly in the rocking chair) for the last five years. Leisurely pace or one foot in the grave? Fuzzball can't help themselves. The music is irrepressible. It's got to come out. And it can't help winning fans.
April Baer of Oregon Public Broadcasting likened Fuzzball to "the strokes force fed talking heads while getting their feet rubbed by rem" while international illustrator Dylan Nelson reports that fuzzball is "big on high-school drama, exploding rocking chairs, transvestites and sense of humor."
So who are we?
Eric Levine (lead vocal & guitar - formerly of the willies) leads us on like a siren but instead of rocks you get a candy coated, emotional prison and fairy tale endings! He's an atomic fireball on stage and a logomancer (that's a wordwizard to you and me) off it. Sometimes Suess and sometimes Pynchon. He's our own Clark Kent/SuperApe….Mr. Levine is every kid's favorite English teacher by day…blazing, furry freak by night. Plus, he's a pretty nice guy to boot. But don't boot him often…Buy him a beer instead.
Keld Bangsberg (guitar - formerly of trip 21) is the sonic landscaper of the little garden of our minds and our rainbow brite skyscraper. His playing is vital, unnerving, surprising and sometimes just so damn pretty. Live, you might worry for his guitar. He won't smash it… he loves it too much but damn! the way he plays.
Bruce Robertson (drums - formerly of black barrel) is the rhythmic action of the "action" action and used to play for animotion or something. Like Mozart on the drums…you'll be amazed by all the notes - and each of them perfect. Part Bozio, part Moon, part machine. All amazing. Lock down grooves to thundering flurries - familiar and unexpected like spring on the vast American plains. Fear the drum! And smile.
Mark Buchanan (bass - formerly of hummingfish) drops the heavy bottom on it. Since you're buying, Mark drinks a Rob Roy on the rocks. Sophisticated and sweet. Oh yeah, he'll take the cherry too.
These guys bring some chops. They aint just whistling Dixie either…Separately in the past, they have shared stages with Sublime, Cake, General Public, Animotion, Colobo, Deb Talan, Crazy Eights, Save Ferris, Hazel, Tommy Tutone and many, many others. But they don't take themselves too seriously either. Still, today, their live show is a high-energy, catchy, pop-filled confection bubbling over with humor and unexpected sonic surprises.
Fuzzball's first album, The Last Umbrella Stand, is a hoot and a holler and well worth your music buying dollar. These lucky 13 songs will leave you humming as they carve uncharted paths through the jumbled lives of hearts and minds. Don't take our word for it though - check out those audio samples. "Professor" is particularly tasty. "Corner" too. Come to think of it, take a quick lick of "Cold Water" while you're at it. Heck, try 'em all if you like!
Fuzzball- liked by all? No! But, recent radio play demonstrates Fuzzball's broad appeal: KNRK FM Alternative Rock, KOPB (Public Broadcasting) and KFXX AM Sports Talk all have given fuzzball rare and sweet air.
In the crazy serendipity arena, Fuzzball's cover of "Green is the Color" has become a rally song for the Timbers Army (Portland Timbers soccer fans) and has been used by Portland's professional soccer team to add energy to their online highlights videos and before games to get the crowds pumped up.
Need an outside endorsement? Jeremy Petersen of OPBmusic.org said "This is the kind of music that gives Pop a good name."
Of course, the calling card of the Fuzzball Dynasty is our live shows. If you don't get worked up at one of our parties, you're probably dead. There was this dead guy at one of our shows as a matter of fact, and even he partied like Howard Dean on the campaign trail. We kid you not. Could you be any deader? Could you feel more alive? Join the mailing list, come to a show, see what we mean.
So kick back and crank up the Fuzz! You've earned it. We're glad to be there for you.
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Member Since: 17/08/2006
Band Website: www.fuzzballmusic.com
Band Members: Promising mirth and sonic joy to the throngs. Some bastard bards and flimsy minstrels sought their own paths. Finding themselves on a familiar trail, they walked upside down. All turned around and shimmying they hit their head on something hard. Repeatedly. That’s when they lost consciousness.
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Eric Levine - six shooter/vox
Bruce Robertson - bongos/vox
Mark Buchanan - big bottom!
Keld Bangsberg - broken strings.

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Influences: 1. mix in some Weezer, Talking Heads, Who, and Sonic Youth 2. Add ice 3. Blend on Frappe'
Sounds Like: Oatmeal on a cold winter morning. With sugar. And butter. And cream. Mmmmm...
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Record Label: Label? We don't need no stinkin' label.

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fuzzball is now on itunes

Good news. The Last Umbrella Stand is now available on itunes. Fuzzball is finally available to billions!!!Check it out and when you visit leave a nice note about what a fabulous album THe LAst Umbrel...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:12:00 GMT

fuzzball on opb

our new album is starting to get picked up by radio! we make our debut on opb radio (statewide!) Sunday night (3/2/08). Tune in to "in house" on opb (91.5 in Portland) and give them props for playing ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:58:00 GMT

check the new album

swing by cdbaby.com/fuzzballand check out the brilliant new album.while you're there give it a glowing review. we'll love you for it...shucks we love you anyway.no, seriously, we are way excited. feel...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:22:00 GMT

Fuzzball: Super Helpful Holiday Shopping Tip

Hi Folks! We are very excited to finally announce: Fuzzball's incredible debut album, The Last Umbrella Stand is here! And just in time for the holidays! Fuzzball* knows what you're thinking: Gee, I...
Posted by on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:42:00 GMT

new timbers highlights

the portland timbers (um our local soccer club I reckon) have been using our cover of "green is the color" as the musical glue to hold the jumbotron highlights together and get the fans pumped up...Th...
Posted by on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:24:00 GMT

timbers highlights videos

The Portland Timbers are using our cover of "Green is the Color" as the music for their highlights videos online and in PGE Park before matches.Check out the most recent games highlights by clicking o...
Posted by on Wed, 30 May 2007 08:54:00 GMT

knrk & the timbers army

Rumor has it that one of the bad girls of the timbers army will be including us on her perfect playlist on KNRK on Thursday 5/24. (Thanks Cat!) We'll get the details but I think it airs at 5. Tune in,...
Posted by on Tue, 22 May 2007 23:42:00 GMT

Oregon Public Broadcasting

Special thanks to April Baer of Oregon Public Broadcasting for the nice spotlight in her April 26th QuickTake Northwest podcast.We can't argue with someone who has such obviously impeccable taste!:-)h...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:49:00 GMT

Go Timbers!

We've added our humble version of Green is the Color. Hope you enjoy.
Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:36:00 GMT

timbers army/green is the color

we stomped out a version of the ol' portland timbers fight song. now some hooligan filmmaker wants to use it in a movie. check the video below to see his preview. these people are maniacs...and we lov...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:26:00 GMT