I Shot The Sheriff, was formed in Fremont, CA. The group was founded by Eric Hishinuma (Vocals, ex-Guitar) and James Han (ex-Guitar) in February of 2006. The lineup consisted also of: Robert Rios, Casey Rowson, Scott Neisse, and Ricky Gonzalez. After gaining local attention from various venue’s, the band started to create a name for themselves in the Bay Area. However, in October of 2006, problems started to arise and the band essentially decided to call it quits. The members had moved on into different bands and the future for the band no longer subsisted.
After a couple of months, Eric felt a sudden desire to bring the band back to where it first left off. He mentioned the idea to James and they both agreed on bringing it back. Though, Eric would return on lead vocals instead of guitar. They quickly recruited Brandon Drinkwater (Guitar) and Justin Shearer (ex-Bass) to join them in on the re-birth of the band. The 4-piece consistently wrote songs that would later develop into notable songs such as Exhaust, Scapegoat, and Burden.
With the band still lacking a drummer, they stumbled upon Hobus Lee (Drums) from Pleasanton, CA. Hobus learned all the songs very hastily in time to record their EP. Soon after, the band recorded w/Sam Pura of The Panda Studios in Oakland, CA. The recordings gave the band plenty of exposure and their name was brought up more frequently than before. With a solidified lineup, the band began to play numerous shows, trying to get their name out to as many people as possible.
When it was time to leave for their Spring Tour, things started to become complicated with James who had serious issues with his parents. James, the one of two original members was forced to quit the band before the tour commenced. Justin Paredero (Guitar), a close friend of the band would replace James on guitar permanently.
In August of 2007, Justin Shearer made his departure and the band was left with no bassist. Eric had talked to his friend, Andrew Magcale (Bass) previously about playing bass for the band and knew he was up for it. Andrew became the final member to join I Shot The Sheriff in August.
With no plans to make any line up changes, I Shot The Sheriff looks to record their full-length this upcoming March and then embarking on a tour this Summer.
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12/22 @ Tracy, CA
12/30 @ Orangevale, CA
1/5 @ Dublin, CA
2/4 @ Modesto, CA
2/22 @ Hayward, CA
4/19 @ Stockton, CA
Exhaust Music Video (Walnut Creek, CA)
I Shot The Sheriff EP ($3 US)Tracklisting includes:
1. Intro
2. Denouement
3. Burden
4. Convicted
5. Scapegoat
6. Exhaust
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