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About Me

I've been at this music thing now for almost twenty years. I started out with only $25 and a dream. As soon as I break even I'm outta here.--------I've had a lot of nice support from a few indie labels, most notably Serendipity Doda, Elephi Pelephi, and Runt Records. -----------I used to be in a band called Stringbean. We weren't aware of the famous country music star of the same name when we started. That lasted about five years and we got to release a couple of singles and record for a few compilations. We hung it up just in time. It was still fun.-----------Now here I am continuing as Ham Steak. These days I also sculpt, draw, take pictures, write and make stuff. I still play live when asked. I'm still writing new songs. And I really like to cook, especially pizza.-----------Here are some reviews of past releases:-----------The punchline of "The Happy Man Comes to Town with a Story" will make you want to sock yourself in eye. Highly recommended! -Alternative Press-----------It's like Lo-Fi Casiotone swankiness. Music to mix bad cocktails to, and I dig it. Send them your swizzle sticks. -NET Magazine-----------Hakkila's tapes are the perfect example of what's so great about underground rock. Delectable bites of poorly-recorded pop masterpieces that follow you around like beer-soaked shadows for weeks on end. -spec magazine-----------Mom always said, "There's nothing like hamsteak to brighten your day," and how right she was. In this case, however, we're not talking about that delightful chewy pink slab with the bone in the middle, we're talking about Ham Steak, the lo-fi alter-ego of George Hakkila. The name resonates richly of rock and roll heritage: one man, an acoustic guitar, a bad drum machine, and a four track. I can't help it. I love Ham Steak. -Northeast Performer-----------(Ham Steak's) deep-toned lead vocals recall Nick Cave, though Mr. Steak has the added bonus of a sense of humor. -Illinois Entertainer----------------Thanks for dropping by. Oopah!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/18/2006
Band Website: rumproast.com/hamsteak/
Band Members: George - that's it, for now.
Influences: Devo, Roger Miller (Dang Me), Dead Kennedys, Minutemen, Neil Young, Husker Du, Mission of Burma, Residents, Renaldo and the Loaf, Volcano Suns, the Girls, Big Black, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Snakefinger, Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant, Dinosaur Jr., B-52s, Giant Sand, Half Japanese, Half Man Half Biscuit, Big Boys, M.O.T.O., David Bowie, Talking Heads, Gang of Four, Blue Oyster Cult, Van Halen (only w/DLR), Flipper, Joe Pop-O-Pie, XTC, Queen, Crucifucks, King Crimson, Raymond Scott, Fuck, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, Elvis Costello, the Clash, Jad Fair/Half Japanese, Link Wray, The Longshoremen (SF), The Cows, The Cars, Captain Beefheart and a bunch more that I'll think of as soon as this is posted
Sounds Like: George Hakkila
Record Label: Pizza Records
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Walking Away With the Windmill

New post here. Subscribe.
Posted by Ham Steak on Wed, 30 May 2007 07:28:00 PST

I must've got lost

New blog entry here . Enjoy.
Posted by Ham Steak on Sun, 27 May 2007 11:58:00 PST

You might as well jump

Ola, senors and senoritas! Happy Nueve de Mayo! I never knew the Spanish had such an affinity for mayonnaise. The Belgians, sure. But the Spanish? I'm celebrating by roasting some mayonnaise encrusted...
Posted by Ham Steak on Wed, 09 May 2007 03:10:00 PST

Ham Steak is Dead! Long Live Ham Steak!

Yes, tonight I played my last gig billed as Ham Steak. I was paid with Anchor Steam Beer. The event was the Ceramics BFA show opening at the Hartford Art School. That's the degree conferred on me two ...
Posted by Ham Steak on Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:13:00 PST

668: The Neighbor of the Beast

I was just checking my plays over on my profile and right this very fucking second "Jesus Loves Cheeses" has been played 666 times. And here it is, the day before Passover and exactly a week before Ea...
Posted by Ham Steak on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 06:54:00 PST

Astrophysics and all that

The rumors are true. There is now a George Hakkila MySpace page. It's been way past due. This thingy will stay here for a while. I don't know what direction Ham Steak will take. The transmission ...
Posted by Ham Steak on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:14:00 PST

Voices Carry

If Aimee Mann prounounced her name as Aimee Mann-ya, she'd have two tildes.
Posted by Ham Steak on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 09:44:00 PST

Ode to the Vernal Equinox

To welcome the new season and rehash one of my pagan favorites I've loaded my North American hit, Ode to the Vernal Equinox onto my music profile page. You can even download it! Yes, the lo-...
Posted by Ham Steak on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:27:00 PST

They All Cut Their Thumbs

What does a baker do when faced with a difficult decision?He choses the path of yeast resistance.
Posted by Ham Steak on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 03:57:00 PST

80's Wallpaper

Here's a little break from my spate of splendid jokes that ya'll are getting for free. You fucking cheapskates. I'm in the middle of finishing my next record. All I can commit to right now is that it ...
Posted by Ham Steak on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:24:00 PST