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The Haints

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About Me

If you've heard THE HAINTS described as the Groovie Ghoulies go country, you might be imagining a fun-loving punk band doing high-speed covers of country tunes with an exaggerated twang, faux Southern accents and a strong sense of irony. Luckily, you'd be way off.Sure, all three members of seminal punk trio the Groovie Ghoulies are also in the Haints. And yes, Kepi is the voice of both bands. And, OK, the Haints even play some of the same songs and enjoy the same playfully spooky subject matter as the Ghoulies, but these facts alone do not tell the whole story.One listen to their debut CD, Hurt and Alone, will convince you that the Haints are sincere and devoted to the music they play. The band doesnt go out of its way to sound stereotypically country but instead explores a musical influence that is obviously dear to it. The Haints are not even necessarily a country band. Their clever and catchy melodies, and Kepis sweet and highly emotive voice, bring to mind the Rolling Stones first few albums more than anything by George Jones or Hank Williams Sr.The Haints started playing about two years ago when Kepi, a workaholic who found a really fun line of work, wanted a way to play locally without wearing out the Ghoulies welcome. I was just doing solo shows to stay busy, Kepi said. That Kepi should have to make an effort at staying busy is surprising. In addition to playing in two bands, heading his Green Door Records label, maintaining an impressive international touring schedule and publishing a quarterly zine, hes also gaining a name for himself in the art world as a painter.Eventually, Kepi invited his Ghoulie bandmates--Roach (also his wife of 14 years) and Scampi--to join this somewhat softer musical endeavor. And these guys came on board, and its just so fun that we wont let them go, he continued, referring to guitarist Cory Vick and percussionist David Houston, the two non-Ghoulie members of the Haints.And what do Ghoulie fans think of this slower tempo? I think a lot of em do like it, Kepi said. And thats why I intentionally made it 'the Haints. So that the punk rockers not gonna come and be bummed that we didnt totally rock. Its its own thing and intentionally has its own name, so you can choose if you want to go and see a Haints show, if youre a Ghoulie fan.Of course, the Haints draw an audience all their own, not relying solely on Groovie Ghoulies fans with eclectic tastes. Our own family will come out and see us! Roach said, bringing a laugh from her bandmates.Kepi agreed: Yeah, its a good one for family. Vick recalls several shows where the audience got into the Haints and seemed to have no idea that there was another band.The Haints dont mind this at all and have not attempted to use the Ghoulies reputation to skip the opening-band phase. As Kepi explained, We played the Bottom of the Hill [in San Francisco] to, like, nobody. We open shows, and were happy to open shows.The five musicians that make up the Haints agree that this is a project thats meant to be enjoyed, and theyre more than willing to let the cards land where they may. Vick summed it up best by observing, Thats whats great about the Haints. Therere no rules. Well do covers from Daniel Johnston, Chuck Berry or Neil Young. Ive been in other bands where there are politics, and ... with the Haints, getting together to practice or do a show is just 'Yeah! I get to hang out with these people.
Keith Lowell Jensen
Sacramento News & Review (January 2005)
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Member Since: 10/12/2004
Band Website: GoGreenDoor.com
Band Members: Kepi: lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Roach: bass
Scampi: drums
Cory: lead guitar
David Houston: percussion

Occassional Haints:
Bobby Jordan: keyboards, backing vocals
Dan Janisch: backing vocals, odds n ends
Anton Barbeau: backing vocals/piano
Rusty Miller: backing vocals/guitar
Danny Secretion: drums when Scampi ain't around

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Influences: Good music and good friends
Sounds Like: Good friends playing good music
Record Label: Green Door Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Haints Kepi/Dan weekend!

Ghouliemail April 25th, 2007Well well well!The Haints "Battle of Wounded Heart" CD (featuring all three of your friends from the Groovie...
Posted by The Haints on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:01:00 PST

New Haints CD! Roach in Guitar Player! Kepi in San Francisco

Ghouliemail April 19th, 2007Hello Everybody! How are you?The new (MAY issue) of Guitar Player Magazine is on the shelf and features a st...
Posted by The Haints on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:16:00 PST

Ghoulies/Haints/Kepi news!

Hello! our standard Ghouliemail list is out of commission right now, so your getting a double bulletin this week! spread the news, there's more stuff in here now anyway!!! thanks!!!TONIGHT, April 12th...
Posted by The Haints on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:23:00 PST

New Haints CD next week!

The new Haints CD "Battle of Wounded Heart" comes out next Tuesday the 17th on Green Door! There will be a CD release show all ages at the Capitol Bowl in West Sacramento on Friday April 27th from 7-1...
Posted by The Haints on Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:41:00 PST

Haints St. Patrick's Show Tonight!!!

Ghouliemail Saturday, March 17th, 2007Happy St. Patrick's Day!Hope you are enjoying your St. Patrick's Day "Season"!Tonight the HAINTS are playing A...
Posted by The Haints on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 03:07:00 PST

Haints show tomorrow night!

Ghouliemail March 8th, 2007Hello! We have quite a weekend (plus!) of activities going on, we're sure there's something for you!FRI. MA...
Posted by The Haints on Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:08:00 PST

HAINTS PHOTOS WANTED!!

I want to try my best to keep this page updated with photos. If you happen to have any Haints photos, please email them to me if you have them on your computer to: [email protected] or send...
Posted by The Haints on Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:47:00 PST

IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ!! RE:The Haints Myspace Page

Hoot Hoot everyone, Just to save you some time and effort, don't try contacting The Haints, The Groovie Ghoulies, Kepi, Roach, Scampi, Cory, or David through this site. Although Roach and Kepi have a...
Posted by The Haints on Fri, 24 Feb 2006 07:12:00 PST