Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore)

About Me

We are a 5 piece rock band from the Milwaukee area trying to create original sounds that will change what the masses consider normal rock 'n roll. Three of the members (Mike, Dave, Kyle) were in a Milwaukee- based band called Marzapan that did quite well. The lineup is completed with John Lovas' poignant vocals and Jason Morimoto's talent on the guitar. The group strives for a sound that has the unparalleled energy of punk acts, while creating intricate song arrangements that groove. Bottom line: this is music you should MOVE to whether it's jumping around or dancing. To experience the sound in its entirety, there is no substitute for attending a show. Please check the show listings and do so soon.

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Member Since: 5/3/2005
Band Website: Coming Soon!
Band Members: John Lovas-vox, Jason Morimoto-guitar, Mike Alt-bass, Kyle Shaffer-drums, David Schuyler-guitar.
Influences: EVERYTHING! But here are the biggies. The Mars Volta, At The Drive In, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fugazi, Graham Central Station, P-Funk, Q and not U, Jimmy Hendrix, RX Bandits, Smashing Pumpkins, others.
Sounds Like: "The oddities didnt stop there. Its been a few days since the show and Im still trying to figure out just what the hell The Boombox Republic plays. I of course mean this as a sincere compliment. Staying original in any scene is no small feat, and to do it well an even greater one. The Boombox Republic manages to achieve all this while still being accessible. Hats off to these boys for a great show."-emergenza newsletter
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Plans for the Future

Hello, folks.As much of the summer has passed, an update is in order. Since the beginning of the summer things have been shaky. New projects, unfortunate events, and the ever popular "creative differe...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:40:00 PST

Thank you

Thanks to everyone who showed up at the Shorewood show. It meant a lot to us especially on such short notice. It was really cool for people who don't really listen to our music to branch out, open the...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 17 Oct 2005 07:12:00 PST

In Need Of: Shows!

So, things have been a bit different lately. Kyle (I) has moved up to Eau Claire for college, Mike has moved into a new apartment, and everyone has started school. This makes things like practicing a ...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Fri, 07 Oct 2005 08:15:00 PST

Recording

Hello there folks. Just some quick things while you're all paying close attention. We are currently in the process of recording a 3 song demo which we hope to have finished by the time summer is out. ...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

GOOD LORD

Where do I start. The Shorewood show was by far my favorite one yet. There was an odd combination of bands that night, but it didn't seem to matter one bit. We all seemed to come together for the ...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

photos

Well, we finally did get some pictures of ourselves up. These are all taken from the Finals at the Rave on Saturday May 28th, 2005. They're not the greatest, but they are pictures. Please take a l...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Photos

Forgot to mention this in the last blog. If anyone took pictures of us at the Rave, we'd love to have them to put on the page. Please send them to us in some way, shape or form. Thanks a lot. -Kyl...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Rave show

WOW! What an experience Saturday was. Despite some technical difficulties, we still managed to have a ton of fun and we hope that everyone who was able to show up did the same. We are so grateful ...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

St. Mathias Show

Much thanks to EVERYONE who showed up at the show last night. You guys made it what it was. We had a lot of fun playing with Forth Effect and FLOW. Please come check us out at the Rave on May 28th for...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

New page

So, this is it. Pretty nice for only a couple hours of work. I'd personally like to thank James Neustaedter (probably butchered the last name. sorry dude.) for his work on this. He'll continue to add ...
Posted by Boombox Republic (aren't a band anymore) on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST