The Ninjas were a ska band active from 2002 to 2005 formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They were friends of Cojum Dip and played with them at the 1st Asteroid Chainsaw Classic.[1]
| The Ninjas | |
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| Place of Origin | Ann Arbor, MI |
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| Genres | Ska, Rock |
| Years Active | 2002 - 2005, 2008 |
| Label | Secret Hideout Records |
| Associated Acts | Cojum Dip |
| Website | Main Website (archived) Secondary Website |
| Band Members | |
| Derek Caldwell (Trumpet) Nick Lundholm (Bass) Jake Scobey-Thal (Tenor Sax) Stephan Wunderlich (Guitar/Vocals) Caleb Curtis (Bari/Alto Sax) Cade Sperlich (Drums) | |
| Past Members | |
| Miller Tinkerhess (Vocals/Trumpet) Stuart Parnes (Bass) Adam Levine (Guitar) Nick Lundholm (Guitar) | |
| Honorary Members | |
| Steve Vozar (Misc. Percussion) Ed Waisanen (Other) | |
| Addtl. Info: | A.k.a. The Space Ninjas a.k.a. The Space Death Ninjas a.k.a. The Space Ninjas From Outer Space a.k.a. The Agitate Men |
The band played their first show on September 28th, 2002, at The Neutral Zone,[2] and was composed of Miller Tinkerhess (a.k.a. Master Po) on vocals and trumpet, Nick Lundholm (a.k.a. Mardok) on guitar, Caleb Curtis (a.k.a. Sir Phobos) on bari/alto sax, Stuart Parnes (a.k.a. Wenzel Edwards) on bass, and Cade Sperlich (a.k.a. Omega Cade) on drums. Honorary members would include Steve Vozar (a.k.a. Farmer Joe Butterbox) and Ed Waisanen (a.k.a. Officer Sanchez).
In November of that same year, guitarist Nick Lundholm left the band, being replaced by Adam Levine (a.k.a. The Iron Gentleman). Tenor sax player Jake Scobey-Thal (a.k.a. Jam Masta Jew) joined the band at the same time.
However, Adam's stay in the band would not last long, as in June 2003, he would be replaced by guitarist and vocalist Stephan Wunderlich.
In February 2004, bassist Stuart Parnes left the band, and was replaced by former guitarist Nick Lundholm, who previously left the band in November 2002.[3][4] Later that year, in August, Derek Caldwell would join the band as the trombone player, replacing Miller Tinkerhess.[5]
The band would disband sometime in 2006, however, some members of the band would form a new band called The Setup that same year, playing with Cojum Dip at their farewell show in September.[6]
Over the course of the band, two albums would be released: Skaflakes in 2003, and Platypus in 2004.
The band would briefly reunite in 2008, with Stephan, Miller, Caleb, Stuart and Cade as members.[7]
Trivia
Discography
Skaflakes
| Skaflakes | |
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| Studio Album | |
| Released | November 1st, 2003 |
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| Recorded | Recorded at The Neutral Zone and The Secret Hideout |
| Length | 37:27 |
| Label | Secret Hideout Records |
| Producer | Stephan Wunderlich |
| Additional Info | Photos by Rachael Strecher |
Skaflakes is The Ninjas' debut album, released November 1st 2003.[2]
Trivia
- The CD cost $6 instead of $8 if you showed up with a costume at the CD release party.[2]
Tracklist
| # | Title | Writers | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Skaflakes" | Tinkerhess (music & lyrics), Parnes (lyrics) | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Two Clocks" | Tinkeress (music), Lundholm (music & lyrics) | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Flip Out" | Tinkerhess (music), Parnes (lyrics) | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Bubble Tea" | Tinkerhess (music & lyrics), Parnes (lyrics), Sperlich (lyrics) | 3:24 |
| 5. | "New Breed Of Monster" | Tinkerhess (music & lyrics), Lundholm (music & lyrics), Parnes (lyrics) | 3:06 |
| 6. | "Personality" | Tinkerhess | 5:05 |
| 7. | "Lucky Day" | Tinkerhess (music), Parnes (lyrics) | 1:29 |
| 8. | "Mad World" | Orzabal | 3:03 |
| 9. | "Calculus Girl" | Tinkerhess | 2:59 |
| 10. | "Instrumental" | Tinkerhess | 3:45 |
| 11. | "By Wednesday Man" | Tinkerhess | 2:24 |
Platypus
| Platypus | |
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| Studio Album | |
| Released | July 21st, 2004 |
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| Label | Secret Hideout Records |
| Reviews The Midwest Ska Coalition | |
| Additional Info | Currently lost. |
Platypus, released July 21st, 2004,[2] is The Ninjas' second album.
Tracklist
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1. | "Snow Day" |
| 2. | "Emma" |
| 3. | "Astrogirl" |
| 4. | "Falling" |
| 5. | "Robot Pirates" |
| 6. | "Thunderstorm" |
| 7. | "Codename: Christmas" |
| 8. | "Doris" |
| 9. | "Death of Sally Mae" |
| 10. | "Ice Cream Man" |
| 11. | "My Baby She Left Me" |
| 12. | "While You Were Gone" |
References
- ↑ "Shows" theninjas.net
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Past Shows" theninjas.net
- ↑ "Bios" theninjas.net
- ↑ "Bios" thespaceninjas.tripod.net
- ↑ "News" theninjas.net
- ↑ Cojum Dip Farewell Show flyer.
- ↑ The Ninjas: THESE TWO CLOCKS in HD
- ↑ "Merch" theninjas.net
- ↑ "MURCH and DICE!!!" cojumdip.com
- ↑ File:Theninjas.png
- ↑ Mumutits at The Blind Pig, March 15th 2005.
- ↑ "Lyrics" theninjas.net
