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The Action!

About Me


The Action! is an innovative band from Syracuse, NY whose music combines many genres, such as ska, punk, jazz, and rock. Formally known as Skatos, The Action! was formed in 1998 and quickly gained a devoted following throughout the region.
During their career, The Action! has released 3 full length albums, two EPs, and been included on a number of compilations including the internationally released Still Standing (Jump/Megalith) compilation. Their most recent album, Exploding Radio, was released in December of 2008 to rave reviews from both critics and fans.
The Action! includes: Mike Gibson (lead vocals/guitar), Chris Nolan (trumpet/vocals), Craig Chamberlain (drums), Adam Carkey (bass), Brandon Hall (trumpet/vocals), Dan King (trombone), and Dave Piwinski (bass trombone). Each member brings extensive musical knowledge and ability to the band. Together, they produce a fantastic sound, a high energy level, and a contagious excitement during any performance or even a simple rehearsal. It was this combination of skill and stage presence that resulted in The Action! winning the 2008 Syracuse Area Music Award in the People’s Choice Category for Best Band.
The Action! has shared the stage with Gym Class Heroes, Reel Big Fish, The Toasters, The Pietasters, Jimmies Chicken Shack, The Planet Smashers, and The Sheila Devine, among countless other talents. On stage, the band delivers a tight, adrenaline-fueled performance that has remained unparalleled by their musical peers.
The Action! wins their 2nd SAMMY Award!
Jimmy - Music Video!

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Member Since: 12/11/2006
Band Website: theactionband.com
Band Members: Mike - Guitar/Vocals

Brandon - Trumpet/Vocals

Chris - Trumpet/Vocals

Dave - Trombone

Dan - Trombone

Adam - Bass

Craig - Drums

Influences: Reel Big Fish, Green Day, Weezer, Rancid, Rage Against The Machine, The Band, Cake, Goldfinger, The Toasters, The Aquabats, Steve Frank, David Norman

Sounds Like: Your iTunes library on Party Shuffle...unless it's full of gangster rap

Record Label: unsigned

My Blog

New Photos!

Hey Action! fans!We've got some sweet new photos uploaded from our gig at Chevy Court at the State Fair this past Sunday! We had an awesome time. Big thanks to everyone who came out, plus a HUGE thank...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:54:00 GMT

NYSFair gig starts early!

Contrary to everything that the local newspapers are saying, the "Homegrown Talent" show at the NYS Fair's Chevy Court this Sunday does NOT start at 2 p.m. It starts much earlier in the day. So early ...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:31:00 GMT

New Videos!

Hey Action! fans! A good friend of ours has been putting together some awesome music videos for us using footage from one of our past shows at Funk & Waffles. Head on over to our YouTube page (youtube...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:50:00 GMT

We Won!

This past weekend we won our SECOND Syracuse Area Music Award! Our record, Exploding Radio, received the award for best Alternative/New Rock/Metal album! Kinda weird, but we'll take what we can get...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:19:00 GMT

UPDATE: People's Choice Final Four!

Woo! The Action! has made it to the final four in this year's SAMMY People's Choice Award! We are in the running for Best Live Band! Make sure to keep voting for us once a day at syracuseareamusic.com...
Posted by on Wed, 27 May 2009 09:52:00 GMT

SAMMY Nomination!

The Action! has been nominated for a SAMMY Award! Our new album Exploding Radio has been nominated in the Best Alternative/New Rock/Metal catagory. I guess we are considered to be 'alternative'. The a...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 09:57:00 GMT

The Action! joins the Nonsense Society!

The Action! is currently being featured on the Nonsense Society.com. It's a really cool website that promotes independent artists of all kinds! Check it out!
Posted by on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:48:00 GMT

SAMMY Voting!

Voting has begun in this years Syracuse Area Music Awards People's Choice category! The Action! has submitted their name in both the "Best Band" category, and the "Best Live Band" category. We would v...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:16:00 GMT

The Action! Featured on OurStage.com!

The Action! is being featured this month on the super-sweet website, OurStage.com. Check out when they think of us here at their blog! We also encourage you to create your own OurStage account and che...
Posted by on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:34:00 GMT

Music Video?!?!

Whats up Action!-land? We are here today to let you know that we've spent the last two Sundays being filmed for the creation of our own music video! Super cool! And it only took 10 years! It is curren...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:41:00 GMT