Science Fiction Theater
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What sets the young southern California based indie-rock band Science Fiction Theater apart from the sea of bands currently clouding small venues and social sites are similar to the things that originally set bands such as The Smiths, The Pixies and U2 apart. Great songwriting and something new. The independently released "City Saints" EP showcases Science Fiction Theater's knack for writing uniquely structured pop songs as heard in songs such as "June" and "Tourniquets". Science Fiction Theater was formed by brothers Matt and Mike Jimenez in 2005 while Mike was in between tours with his previous band RUFIO (nitro records).Band/artist history
By Erika Sorocco - For The Californian Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and ï- Science Fiction Theater.
Halloween may seem like the perfect time for trick or treating, dressing up, and finding yourself in the midst of all sorts of mischief. But for Rancho Cucamonga's Science Fiction Theater, the festivities will begin a day early, when they perform at a pre-Halloween bash at The Wire Music and Art Venue in Upland, where the quartet, who have had to overcome numerous obstacles since forming, will showcase their sound.
"We were picked apart mostly because people that liked or disliked my old band had pre-conceived notions of the new band before they even heard us play," Mike Jimenez said. "I really wanted to keep our first year or so on the down-low because I knew we had to get through playing a bunch of really bad shows before we could get fully comfortable on stage. I think we're just now starting to find our niche on the stage; so if you came out to see us anytime from 2006-2007, in the words of The Jackson 5 'Ooh baby give me (us) one more chance.'"
While Rancho Cucamonga's Mike and Matt Jimenez, Fontana's Artie Marchain, and Hacienda Heights' Brian Marquez spent much of their childhood jamming together, it wasn't until the summer of 2005 that it occurred to them to form a true band.
Swiping the name Science Fiction Theater from an obscure scene in "Back to the Future," the quartet recorded a few songs, but didn't continue creating any others. At the time, Jimenez was busy with his constantly-touring band Rufio, when he decided to book a little studio time, and record a few more songs with his pals.
"While recording those three songs is when we started thinking 'let's do this for real,'" Jimenez said. "It came to a point where I was on tour with Rufio, but couldn't wait to get home and write songs with my brother and Artie. In 2006 Rufio did their final tour of the U.S., and then called it a day. Since then Science Fiction Theater has been our main focus musically."
Science Fiction Theater plays Oct. 30 at The Wire Music and Art Venue in Upland, along with Runner Runner, Like Lepers, Fiasco!, and Jeff Moon. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is open to all ages.
"I think we all agree, we write what we want to write, and we're not trying to fit into any scene," Jimenez said. "We're not going to add a screamer, dance beats, or a vocoder. I think in some odd way that will set us apart."
For now, Science Fiction Theater, who relies heavily on '80s and '90s rock such as The Pixies, The Smiths, Superdrag, Failure, and The Cure, want attendants to know exactly what they can expect at tonight's show.
"To win a million dollars ï- so come," Jimenez joked. "Maybe a dueling drum solo, as well."
Science Fiction Theater with Runner Runner, Like Lepers, Fiasco! and Jeff Moon
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 30
Where: The Wire Music & Art Venue, 247 N. 2nd Avenue, Upland
Tickets: $10
Info: (909) 985-9466
Listen: myspace.com/sftrockYour musical influences
bands that start with the: The Pixies, The Smiths, The Beatles, The Cure, The Flaming Lips, etc.
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