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Happy Campers

Las Vegas Punk

About Me

They say pain makes great art. Well, it is true in the case of the Las Vegas based band Happy Campers. Over the last 3 years Isaac Irvine (Happy Campers singer/songwriter) has had to deal with loss of friends, loss of family members, a near fatal asthma attack, and the struggle of his prematurely born son to survive. The result? Happy Campers darkest and most introspective offering “Death and Mourning in Las Vegas.” Already known for intelligent lyrics, and high energy music, Happy Campers have taken their lyrics, singing, music and entire band to a new level.
Never finding their way on to a successful label, Happy Campers were forced to become good at D.I.Y. tactics. Over the last decade they have released 5 albums, toured the country, been on several compilations, videos, tv programs, and even been in a movie. Through online distribution they have sold thousands of CD’s and thousands of songs. With hundreds of shows under their belts the Happy Campers have rocked Warped Tour, Tony Hawk’s big skate park tour, Rock the Vote with Pennywise, Snowcore tour with Alien Ant Farm, The Hardrock with the Offspring, Red White and Boom with the Vandals and MC Hammer, in addition to shows with NOFX, AFI, the Atari’s, Unwritten Law, and No Use for a Name. Happy Campers music has appeared on MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, Fox Sports Net, Adrenaline TV, the horror movie “Coons,” and Tony Hawk and Bam Margera’s Cribs episodes, just to name a few. In the punk genre where bands can sound a bit monotonous Happy Campers truly stand out. Ridiculous drumming, thunderous bass and drastic tempo changes provide a perfect background to the heartfelt range of vocals that often come across in three part harmonies. Happy Campers are a breath of fresh air for anyone who enjoys music with subtance that can kick you in the chest and have you singing along in the process.
Happy Campers are:
Isaac Campa/Vox & Guitar
MeanGene/Bass
Master Jay/Drums
Cds are available online through Interpunk.com
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Member Since: 7/21/2004
Band Website: happycampers.org
Band Members:

Isaac - guitar, vocals

MeanGene - bass, vocals

Master Jay - drums, vocals
Influences: Bad Religion, Green Day, Lagwagon, Pennywise, NOFX, AFI, No Use For A Name, Operation Ivy.
Sounds Like: "Wave the Flags"

Record Label: Monkey Ass Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Wave the Flags Video

So yeah it's like 3 years late but the video for "wave the flags" has finally been released. It almost got made twice and then the guy bailed on us so we kind of gave up on the idea. That is until my...
Posted by Happy Campers on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:04:00 PST

CD Release!!!!

HAPPY CAMPERSCD RELEASE@ HOUSE OF BLUESSATURDAY DECEMBER 8TH 7pm $15W/ UNWRITTEN LAWBe there to celebrate the release of Happy Campers4th full length album"Death & Mourning in Las Vegas"...
Posted by Happy Campers on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:39:00 PST

Broken Fist

Mr. Genebean broke his hand. Meangene has anger management issues. Genebean couldnt play our last two shows so our old buddy Erntie Berntie filled in for us. Lucky for us and you Genebean's hand is...
Posted by Happy Campers on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 08:46:00 PST

Happy Campers Show

Got a gig coming up on the 16th of March at University theater with Guttermouth. Also performing Evenrude and Betting on tommorrow. Be there or be square.
Posted by Happy Campers on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:47:00 PST

Happy Campers 10 Years

  I'll bet when someone saw us play 10 years ago no one would have thought "that band will be around in 10 years", those people underestimated my dedication, ambition, and sheer stupidity.  ...
Posted by Happy Campers on Tue, 01 Aug 2006 10:32:00 PST

Happy Campers Show

Happy Campers have an upcoming show at Jillian's of Las Vegas on Friday June 23rd w/ The Utmost, Ashbury, Absent Minded, and Takota. Be there or be a circle.  We'll be showcasing some never ...
Posted by Happy Campers on Sun, 18 Jun 2006 11:02:00 PST

Campers in Utah

Were heading up to St. George Utah tommorow (sat) for a show.  Our first  out of town show in almost a year.  We plan to get back into the swing of things and get the ball rolling again...
Posted by Happy Campers on Sat, 27 May 2006 04:49:00 PST

Upcoming Shows

Yo suckas, Happy Campers has a couple shows coming up and we have a few new songs recorded for the next album. (5 if your'e counting) Were playing friday May 27th with Punk Rock Karaoke at Jillian's I...
Posted by Happy Campers on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

everyone please read

I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is Isaac's baby was born yesterday morning. The bad news is that it was born prematurley. It critical that anyone who prays pray for Isaac, Je...
Posted by Happy Campers on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The life of Happy Campers volume 1

Hey everyone who cares enough about us to read our first blog. This is Jay here. Just thought I would let y'all know how we are doing. Isaac is working furiously at chili's while making his up and ...
Posted by Happy Campers on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST