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Bite Me Bambi
Bite Me Bambi performing at the Brew Ska Ska festival in Orange County, California on September 11, 2021
Bite Me Bambi performing at the Brew Ska Ska festival in Orange County, California on September 11, 2021
Background information
OriginOrange County, California, U.S.
GenresSka
Years active2018–present
Spinoff of
MembersTahlena Chikami
Ryan Brown
Mike Berault
Dan Evans
Edgar
Past membersBrian Mashburn
T-Bone Willy
Websitebitemebambi.com

Bite Me Bambi is a ska band from Orange County, California. The band was formed of members of several Orange County bands, including vocalist Tahlena Chikami from Karate in the Garage, T-Bone Willy and Brian Mashburn of Save Ferris and Starpool, and Mike Berault of My Superhero. The band plays energetic songs, taking inspiration from both British two-tone and third-wave ska.[1]

History

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Following Chikami's departure from her previous band, Karate in the Garage, and the band Starpool going on hiatus, Chikami and Starpool members Williams and Mashburn came together to form a new project in 2018. Filling in their lineup with musicians from the Southern California ska scene, the band played their first show in July 2018.[2] The band has since worked to build themselves up by opening for a host of third-wave ska bands, including Fishbone, The Selecter, and Reel Big Fish.[1] Taking an unconventional approach to releasing music, the band hasn't released a full length album, but instead periodically releases singles, each with an accompanying music video. As of 2024, the band has an active Twitch.tv presence, performing karaoke-style requests and interacting with fans.

In 2024, T-Bone Willy and Brian Mashburn left the band.

The band's name is a quote from the movie Josie and the Pussycats.[3]

Band Members

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Current members

  • Tahlena Chikami – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2018-present)
  • Ryan Brown - bass (2018-present)
  • Mike Berault - keys (2018-present)
  • Dan Evans - percussion (2018-present)
  • Edgar - Saxophone (2023-present)

Former members

  • T-Bone Willy - trombone (2018-2024)
  • Brian Mashburn - guitar, backing vocals (2018-2024)


References

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  1. ^ a b Iorio, Michael Di (2020-03-24). "Ska punk 7-piece Bite Me Bambi are ushering in a new wave for the genre". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  2. ^ "Bite Me Bambi". SOUND IN THE SIGNALS. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2023-01-31.
  3. ^ Soltes, John (2020-04-23). "INTERVIEW: Bite Me Bambi step into 'Hot Lava' for latest music video". Hollywood Soapbox. Retrieved 2023-01-31.

Category:American ska musical groups Category:Musical groups from Orange County, California Category:Third-wave ska groups