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About Me


The notorious 4-piece punk rock outfit known as HBA hails from the outskirts of Gilroy, CA.Hidden By Authority was founded in 1995 by Joe Esquivel on bass and Jr. Bones on drums, with Ben Aguilar on guitar and Josh Nicholson for vocals.
Together they put out their first album, “Whatever you Want it to be”, in ’95. Following that release, they put out “Real Negativity” in ’96 and “Sounds like Shit” in ‘98.
In 2000 HBA released their first full length CD, “Whisker Biscuit” with the hit songs ‘Give to Give’, ‘New Socks’, and ‘Was That Your Mom’.
They released “Be Nice” in 2001, featuring the popular and most requested ‘Friends of Mine’, ‘New Punk Idiot’, ‘Mock Love Story’ and ‘Loyalty’.
After the release of Be Nice, Gary Tinney, (of Angry For LIfe, and formerly of Krupted Peasant Farmerz), replaced Jr. on drums and in 2003 they released “Masa”. This was their best album to date, showing the bay that not only were they still the notorious loudmouth goofballs from their reputation, but they had the dynamics of a solid punk band. The album received great reviews has been compared to the styles of No Use For A Name, and NOFX.
In 2004, Ben left the band and Donald Faulconer joined in on guitar, bringing his unique sound to add to the power of HBA.
Sounding better than ever, HBA has played numerous shows with some great bands, including Pulley, Blink 182, No Use For A Name, and The Atari’s. 2005 marks their 8th year for playing the Vans Warped Tour in the Bay Area/ Nor & So Cal venues.
Whisker Biscuit; 2000
1. In The End
2. Give to Give
3. Drop The Ball
4. Home, Bed, Asleep
5. Real Negativity
6. You Make Yourself Look Bad
7. Mr. President
8. New Socks
9. Another Day
10. Being Mean
11. Anti-American
12. Was That Your Mom?
Be Nice; 2001
1. Will We Last
2. Friends Of Mine
3. New Punk Idiots
4. One Degree
5. Living With the Dead
6. Pour Me
7. Beans, Rice and Jesus Christ
8. Good Things
9. Mock Love Story
10. Swallow a Horse
11. Loyalty
MASA; 2003
1. Q & I
2. Fact Of Faith
3. I Wanna Get Laid
4. Yank My Chain
5. Afraid and Alone
6. Fields Of Cotton
7. Relocated
8. Coming To Terms
9. Hey Stupid
10. Mean Jesse Green
11. Ekim Yeldah (2003)
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Member Since: 7/15/2004
Band Website: http://www.mixposure.com/song.php?s..5976"mixposure.com/song .php?s..5976
Band Members: The current roster for the band is as follows:

Joe Esquivel plays bass and manages the band
Josh Nicholson sings
Gary Tinney drums
Donathan smiles and plays guitar.

Four guys; not necessarily friends. Just four guys who share a passion for music and eating.

Influences:
Sounds Like: Moist, tender guitar rythms marinated in skill and talent, mixed with slow-roasted harmonies and hickory smoked lyrics. Throw in a side of BBQ'd drum chops with a slab of humor on top. It's a smorgasbord of musical flavors.

Realistically, a bit of Bad Religion, Lagwagon, and some big hair bands of the 80's.
Record Label: White Trash Taco Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Guitar player wanted!!!!!

HBA is looking for a san jose/south bay guitarist to keep up with the new sound. Experience with a band/shows a MUST. We need a SERIOUS player, commitment to at least 2 practices a week + weekday/end ...
Posted by HBA on Mon, 13 Mar 2006 09:02:00 PST

Recording begins in January for HBA's 7th album

Hey kids. We're starting to get our shit together for recording our 7th, so far untitled album. Finally.  We're hitting the studio the last 2 weekends in January, and trust us, it's wor...
Posted by HBA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Sponsors

We'd like to thank Santa Cruz and Smith Optical for all they've done for us and for sponsorship!
Posted by HBA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Weekend bookings

Lately we haven't been able to check mail on the weekends and have been missing emails for shows. If you want to contact us on a weekend, or if you just dont' feel like sitting around and waiting for ...
Posted by HBA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Discography and Radio/Review

The HBA discography consists of 5 albums:^ "Whatever You Want It To BE" was the groundbreaking album released in '95. It is now out of print. (Thank GOD!)^ "Real Negativity" '96^ "Sounds Like Shit" '9...
Posted by HBA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

We've played with Blink 182, No Use For A Name, the Ataris....

HBA has played some great show's over the years with some awesome bands:^No Use For A Name ^Pulley ^Good Riddance ^Fury 66 ^Unwritten Law ^Blink 182 ^Agent Orange ^Samiam ^the Ataris ^No Motive ^D.I. ...
Posted by HBA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Zero magazine review of HBA's album 'Masa'

   Hidden by Authority  Masa   White Trash Taco Records      HBA has built its reputation on being a band of loudmouth goof balls that happen to play pop p...
Posted by HBA on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST