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Mischief Brew - Punk from United States - Biography & Full Album Download MP3


Mischief Brew


Punk Band from United States formed in 2000


Mischief Brew was an American folk punk band from Philadelphia consisting of vocalist and guitarist Erik Petersen, bassist Shawn St. Clair, and drummers Christopher Petersen and Christopher Kulp. The band played DIY folk punk and anarcho-punk music; it incorporated styles including American folk, Celtic folk, Gypsy-punk, and swing with lyrics influenced by the labour movement, protest music, and punk culture.

It was started by Erik Petersen as a solo project, but eventually grew into a band. Petersen drew inspiration from the protest movements of the 1960s, "the idea that rebellion in music didn't originate in punk rock" (Profane Existence No. 54, 2007), and anti-establishment artists like Woody Guthrie and Crass. Petersen's lyrics often pay homage to American labor radicalism of the early 20th century.Mischief Brew has released albums and EPs on many different labels, notably Art of the Underground, Gunner Records, and Fistolo Records. In support of these records, Mischief Brew toured extensively throughout the United States as well as Europe. When playing live, they performed with four to five people, incorporating such instruments as junk/found percussion, trumpet, accordion, violin, mandolin, and vibraphone into their set.

History

Mischief Brew started after Erik Petersen's previous band, The Orphans, broke up in 2000. The Orphans were a punk band formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1995 consisting of Erik Petersen on vocals and guitar, Andrew (Drew) Petersen on vocals and bass, Tom Johnson on guitar, and Andrew Baxter on drums. The group would go on to perform reunion shows in 2004 and 2008.

At first, Mischief Brew consisted of only Petersen on an acoustic guitar or mandolin, playing songs off of the Mirth demo. In 2003, Petersen released the Bellingham & Philadelphia split with Robert Blake, and the Bakenal CDEP. After extensive acoustic touring in support of the first two releases, Petersen assembled the first full-band incarnation of Mischief Brew, featuring Chris "Doc" Kulp (of Red Devil) on drums and Sean "Shantz" Yantz (of Evil Robot Us' and Abusing the Word) on bass. In 2005, Petersen released his first full-length, Smash The Windows, featuring guest spots by artists from Leftöver Crack, World/Inferno Friendship Society, and Guignol. This release saw him experiment more musically, with styles ranging from gypsy-folk to swing.

The second album was Songs From Under the Sink, a collection of songs written between 1997 and 2002 which stresses his anarchist beliefs and is complemented by his clever guitar melodies. Yantz left the band shortly after Songs from Under the Sink was released, and was replaced for a few shows by Kevin Holland and later by Shawn St. Clair (of Endless Nightmare, Lost Cause, Stations, the Bad Dudes and Wrought With Sickness), who played bass. Mischief Brew's released Photographs from the Shoebox in 2008, a split LP/CD with Joe Jack Talcum of The Dead Milkmen.

In 2009, two versions of the song "Punx Win!" appeared on a split with Andrew Jackson Jihad. Rather than a traditional 7-inch single, Pirates Press Records released the record as an 8" with parallel grooves, therefore able to play either version of the track depending on where the needle is dropped. Petersen and Guignol collaborated in 2009 on Fight Dirty. Mischief Brew released The Stone Operation in May 2011. The previous year, on October 18, 2010, an unmastered track from the album, "Dallas In Romania," was previewed by Y-Rock on WXPN.Leading up to and following the release of This Is Not For Children, Mischief Brew released three music videos for their songs "O, Pennsyltucky!" (Fistolo, 2014), "City of Black Fridays" (Shibby Pictures, 2015), and "Squatter Envy" (Shibby Pictures, 2016), all three of which appeared on the album.

Mischief Brew have played shows in support of Food Not Bombs, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and ABC No Rio. In October 2011, Petersen played an acoustic set at Occupy Philadelphia.Founding member and vocalist Erik Petersen took his own life on July 14, 2016. Three days later, a tribute to Petersen was held on WXPN radio’s The Folk Show.

Band members

Mischief Brew membersAt the time of Erik Petersen's death in 2016, Mischief Brew consisted of three members—brothers Erik and Chris Petersen and Shawn St. Clair.

Erik Petersen – vocals, guitar, mandolin (2000–2016; deceased)

Shawn St. Clair – bass (2006–2016)

Christopher Petersen – drums, percussion (?–2016)

Christopher "Doc" Kulp – drums, percussion, guitar (2003–?)

Sean Yantz – bass (2003–2006)Original bassist Sean Yantz was briefly replaced by Kevin Holland (for a few shows) and later Shawn St. Clair, who remained with the band until its end. As well, original drummer Christopher "Doc" Kulp, who had played with Erik since Kettle Rebellion and was replaced by Erik's brother Chris, continued to make guest appearances with the band following his departure. Along with these members, the band regularly featured other musicians such as Franz Nicolay and Tom Swafford, as well as other guests and early members.

Kettle Rebellion membersKettle Rebellion was the first "full-band" group that later became Mischief Brew. The group was formed in 2001 following the Mirth demo, and they recorded eight songs in 2002, which were later discovered and released on an eponymous EP in 2014.

Erik Petersen – vocals, guitar, mandolin

Jon Foy – bass, backing vocals

Christopher "Doc" Kulp – drums, percussion, backing vocals, bugle

Timeline

Mischief Brew (2000-2016) and Kettle Rebellion (2001-2002)

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- Biography -

24 albums

Mischief Brew - Folkadelphia Session 12​/​20​/​2015

Folkadelphia Session 12​/​20​/​2015

2016 - United States
Punk, Acoustic, Folk Rock
Digital MP36 Tracks
Folkadelphia


Mischief Brew - Bacchanal

Bacchanal 'N' Philadelphia

2015 - United States
Punk
CD Album Compilation11 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - This Is Not For Children

This Is Not For Children

2015 - United States
Folk Rock
CD Album10 Tracks
Alternative Tentacles


Mischief Brew - Photographs +2

Photographs +2

2014 - United States
Punk
Digital FLAC8 Tracks



Mischief Brew - Thanks, Bastards! (Early Demos, Roughs, Outtakes...)

Thanks, Bastards! (Early Demos, Roughs, Outtakes...)

2014 - United States
Punk
Digital MP316 Tracks



Mischief Brew - O, Pennsyltucky!

O, Pennsyltucky!

2014 - United States
Folk Rock
Cassette Single3 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Under The Table EP

Under The Table EP

2013 - United States
Folk Rock
Vinyl 7"2 Tracks
Silver Sprocket Bicycle Club


Mischief Brew - Free Radical Radio Fever

Free Radical Radio Fever

2013 - United States
Punk, Acoustic
Vinyl 7"2 Tracks
Gunner Records


Mischief Brew - Rhapsody For Knives

Rhapsody For Knives

2012 - United States
Folk Rock
Vinyl 7"3 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - The Stone Operation

The Stone Operation

2011 - United States
Punk, Folk Rock
Vinyl LP12 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Boiling Breakfast Early

Boiling Breakfast Early

2009 - United States
Cassette Album Compilation16 Tracks
Dead Format


Mischief Brew - Fight Dirty

Fight Dirty

2009 - United States
CD Album16 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Mischief Brew / Andrew Jackson Jihad

Mischief Brew / Andrew Jackson Jihad

2009 - United States
Punk, Folk Rock, Acoustic
Vinyl 8"4 Tracks
Pirates Press Records


Mischief Brew - Jobs In Steeltown

Jobs In Steeltown

2008 - United States
Punk, Folk Rock
Vinyl 7"2 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Photographs From The Shoebox

Photographs From The Shoebox

2008 - United States
Punk, Folk
CD Album15 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Songs From Under The Sink

Songs From Under The Sink

2006 - United States
Punk, Folk Rock
Vinyl LP14 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Art Of The Underground Single Series Volume 2

Art Of The Underground Single Series Volume 2

2005 - United States
Punk, Folk Rock
Vinyl 7"2 Tracks
Art Of The Underground


Mischief Brew - Smash The Windows

Smash The Windows

2005 - United States
Punk, Folk Rock
CD Album13 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Two Box-Cars

Two Box-Cars

2005 - United States
Vinyl 7"4 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Bakenal

Bakenal

2004 - United States
Punk, Folk
CD EP5 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Don

Don't Spoil Yer Supper

2003 - United States
Punk, Folk
Cassette Album8 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Mirth

Mirth

2000 - United States
Punk, Folk
Cassette Album8 Tracks
Fistolo Records


Mischief Brew - Bacchanal

Bacchanal 'n' Philadelphia

- United States
Punk
Vinyl LP11 Tracks
Square Of Opposition Records


Mischief Brew -  Bacchanal

Bacchanal 'n' Philadelphia Ltd Red

- United States
Punk
Vinyl LP11 Tracks
Square Of Opposition Records




- Videos Mischief Brew -

38 Videos

Coffee, God and Cigarettes - Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew
Gratitude and Thanks - Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew
Love and Rage
Mischief Brew
Citizens Drive
Mischief Brew
The Barrel
Mischief Brew
Jobs in Steeltown
Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew / Andrew Jackson Jihad split 8 (2009)
Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew // The Stone Operation (FULL ALBUM)
Mischief Brew
All About the Class War
Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew-Against
Mischief Brew
Goodbye Under God
Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew- Free Radical Radio Fever
Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew // Smash The Windows (2016 Reissue) (FULL ALBUM)
Mischief Brew
Rambler's Ghost
Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew-Devil of a Time
Mischief Brew
Old Tyme Mem'ry | A Fistful Of Vinyl
Mischief Brew
O, Pennsyltucky! [Official Video]
Mischief Brew
Mischief Brew // Bacchanal 'N' Philadelphia (FULL ALBUM)
Mischief Brew
Thanks, Bastards! (early demos, roughs, outtakes...) [FULL ALBUM]
Mischief Brew
"O, Pennsyltucky!" [Official Video]
Mischief Brew
Smash The Windows [full album]
Mischief Brew
My Hometown
Mischief Brew
Love and Rage
Mischief Brew
On the Sly
Mischief Brew
Lowly Carpenter
Mischief Brew
From The Rooftops
Mischief Brew
Punx Win! (Acoustic Demo)
Mischief Brew
Liberty Unmasked
Mischief Brew
Squatter Envy [Official Music Video]
Mischief Brew
Labor Day Massacre.
Mischief Brew
Old Tyme Memry (Cover)
Mischief Brew
The Preacher And The Slave
Mischief Brew
Departure Arrival
Mischief Brew
Nomads Revolt
Mischief Brew
Bury Me In Analog
Mischief Brew
From the Rooftops (My Parents' Basement Sessions
Mischief Brew
O, Pennsyltucky! | A Fistful of Vinyl
Mischief Brew
Nevada City Serenade
Mischief Brew








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