The Outfit is a group of four men that couldnt be any different if they tried. The members of this band are from places like Tacoma, Auburn, Burien and Seattle. Pretty much all over the Puget Sound in Washington. The band was formed in August 2001 and have since released, "Listen Loud" (2002), "Rated G" (2003) and "Be Explicit" (2005).
You can find THE OUTFIT rocking out at one of the following clubs!
In Tacoma at Hells Kitchen in Seattle at El Corazon, The Central, Studio Seven and in Milton/Fife at The Cedarwood. Occasionaly you will find us out somewhere else!
This hard hitting four piece has set fire, stage after stage, including blowing up the second stage at the Kiss/Aerosmith, 2003 concert and have got down with Sir Mix a Lot in 2005 for a New Years Eve bash. Recently the guys also opened up for national acts such as HURT, HED (pe), Twiztid, Subnoize Souljas, BigB, and Kingspade.
After only five weeks on Clearchannel, owned KFNK Funky Monkey 1049.fm The Outfit had released their first official album, "Be Explicit".
The songs on the album are filled with powerful lyrics from vocalist Michael Dubois, whom is a self coached singer/rapper/lyricist who delivers a pulse pounding stage performance. This bands self-expression pours out as a mix of rock, funk and hip hop.
Mike(singer/lyricist) is from Seattle Wa., whom had found a love for poetry and singing in a Pentecostal church. Mike has a natural ability to amp up any crowd and has amazing stage presence.
When listening to The Outfit one won't hear a drawn out, screechy guitar solo, only a smooth clean sound laid down by none other than, guitarist Casey Shirks. Casey who has been jamming on the guitar since he was in the third grade has an ear for perfection and an everlasting desire to bring a new sound to the table. Casey has an extreme amount of talent that is portrayed every time he is entertaining a crowd.
Providing the beats is Robbie Armijo. He's a Burien native and has been playing the drums since he was 5. He's a very versitle type of drummer and has been in several other local area bands and a long time studio/session drummer. He's back in The Outfit and ready to rock the show.
Chris Ancich is an accomplished bassist and has even built his own basses. Just look on stage at any show. His craftmanship doesn't just end with the basses he makes but also extends to his basslines. Rounding out The Outfit, Chris has brought new life and experience from the local music scene.
In a town filled with grunge bands, metal bands and Indie rock The Outfit is one of a kind.
Well there you have it, The Outfit! Check them out!