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The Bug Nasties

60's Mod R & B geared to shake your money maker!

About Me

The Bug Nasties debut CD "Which Way Ya Wanna Go?" is out now on Flotation Records!
Click "Which Way Ya Wanna Go?" to buy it online!
Check out our groovy 2007 tour poster from Aubrey Nehring of The Invisible Eyes!
All West Coast Tour Dates Are Listed On MySpace!

The Bug Nasties ask "Which Way Ya Wanna Go, Baby? To the left or the right?" We are heavy on the 60's soul and UK Mod sounds. We want to see the people dance like they've never been hit! The band started back in late 2003 when ex-Sinister Six guitarist James Burdyshaw needed to front a band and get his soul singer aspirations out. We started with Donnie Hilstad (ex-Statics) on drums and Scott La Rose formally of hardcore legends Aerobic Death on Bass. Tom Price of Gas Huffer fame plays his Farfisa organ with the band for special occasions.

Since 2005 we have shifted between rhythm sections a few times (it ain't easy to keep it rockin'. Some folks just get tired). Chris Von Curse of Ape City R & B and Jamie Jaspers of The Primate 5 have also played bass in the band. Brian Voss played drums after Donnie moved on to Nice Smile.

Our current line-up includes original Bug Nasty Scott LaRose bass, Victor Hart (ex-Boss Martians) on drums & and Tom "Peerless" Price on organ!

Disclaimer: Oh and about those obnoxious band friend requests...
We won't spam anyone who adds us as a friend! Seriously. We want people to like us, not get pissed off and deny/delete us!!
I don't have time to bug people all around the world about our shows. If I sent you a friend add, it's because I love your band or hope you'll dig the Bug Nasties and spent time checking out your profile personally. If you said 'not accepting band adds' and I know you, I may say 'Where is the love?' Dat's a fact, Jack.

Oh yeah, we edited our profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 9/22/2005
Band Website: This is our official website.
Band Members: Brother James Burdyshaw: Vocals/Guitar/Harp; Scott LaRose: Bass; Vic "The Stick" Hart: Drums; Tom "Peerless" Price: Farfisa Organ Strokes
Influences:

The Small Faces, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Motown, Stax, James Brown, The Yardbirds, The Kinks, Les Fluer de Lys, The Sorrows, The Action, Amen Corner, John's Children, The MC5, Mitch Ryder, Cream, Pink Floyd, X, Elvis Costello, The Saints, The Buzzcocks, The Prisoners, All Things Billy Childish, The Scientists, The Dirtbombs, The Gories, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Poison 13, The U-Men, Mudhoney, The Fallouts, The Jam, David Bowie, The Shadows of Knight, The Chocolate Watchband, The 13th Floor Elevators, The Seeds, Steampacket, All Back From The Grave, Pebbles & Nuggets Comps...Oh yeah...and The Beatles.
Sounds Like: Not entirely like any of these bands, but a little bit of The Dirtbombs, The Cynics, The Insomniacs, The Woggles, The Fallouts, The Jam, The Headcoats, The Kent 3...a few others we neglected to mention here.

Record Label: Flotation Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Geezerfest Tickets - ON SALE NOW!!

Here's the latest news about the ol' Geezerfest.  All the 40 year old coots get out and play (yup, Brother James is in the 40 club.  Shhssh.  Please keep it a secret.).  It sh...
Posted by The Bug Nasties on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:08:00 PST

"Which Way Ya Wanna Go?" Out Now!!

New CD from The Bug Nasties!! Our debut CD, "Which Way Ya Wanna Go?", is out now from burgeoning local label Flotation Records.  Unlike many of Flotation's mega-heavy grunge/stoner bands, The Bug...
Posted by The Bug Nasties on Fri, 04 May 2007 11:24:00 PST

Flotation Records picks up The Bug Nasties!

To all you folks who have been wondering "When the hell are The Bug Nasties going to release something?"  Well, the wait is over!  Flotation Records out of Seattle, WA are partnering up with...
Posted by The Bug Nasties on Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:43:00 PST

The Bug Nasties & The Victor Mature 5/27/06

Hey Hey Hey... This Saturday we are playing at The Monkey Pub and it's gonna be live!  I don't say that about every gig.  We dubbed it Mod's Night Out and it's the return of a pairing like n...
Posted by The Bug Nasties on Wed, 24 May 2006 12:59:00 PST

band of the day???? sweet!

check out this guys blooooooog..   http://www.myspace.com/tedcogs Thanks Tedcogs!   Monday, May 01, 2006 Band of the Day, 5/1/06: The Bug Nasties Here's a band that I regre...
Posted by The Bug Nasties on Thu, 04 May 2006 11:13:00 PST

Benefit for Tony B.

Hosted By: Nate the Caribbean Gypsy & The Bug NastiesWhen: Saturday Dec 17, 2005at 7:00 PMWhere: Nate's House208 NW BowdoinSeattle, WA 98101Description:The Bug Nasties are playing a house party be...
Posted by The Bug Nasties on Thu, 15 Dec 2005 04:05:00 PST

The Bug Nasties music

Hi Everybody... I will have Bug Nasties MP3's up shortly.  There's stuff hot off the deck at Egg Studios and you will hear it here first! -Brother James...
Posted by The Bug Nasties on Tue, 27 Sep 2005 02:51:00 PST