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Location : Boise, IDÂ

Band Members :
Ryan Sampson (Vocals / Guitar)
Justin Andrews (Sax / Vocals)
Zac (Guitar)
Andy (Bass)
Chris D (Drums)

Band Biography :
“The PIRKQLATERS: an army of young guys from Boise armed with horns and plenty of punk rock attitude.” - Michael Deeds, the Idaho Statesman

Formed in the spring of 1999, the PIRKQLATERS are a ska / pop punk / metal band from Boise, Idaho. The band has made quite a name for themselves in the last five years with their rock anthem choruses, off-the-wall stage antics, powerful horn section, killer vocals, and enough energy to low the roof off any club.

This makes the PIRKS truly one of a kind and a definite must see. While writing their third full length album, to be released this spring, the PIRKQLATERS have been busy on a five state northwestern tour that just finished at the end of December. Rain, sleet, snow, or glacier will not stop this determined and from touring in a season most bands do not.

The PIRKQLATERS also plan a follow up tour for the spring time for most of the United States. The PIRKQLATERS powerful live show has given the band the opportunity to share the stage with such bands as: THE SUICIDE MACHINES, AGAINST ALL AUTHORITY, THE CODE, SLICK SHOES, ANTI-FREEZE, TEN FOOT POLE, INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONSPIRACY, BLUETIP, BEEFCAKE, FISHBONE, THE TOASTERS, GOOD RIDDANCE, DEATH BY STEREO, KEYSOR SOZE, THE DEVIATES, TRIPOLAR, PAPA ROACH, BAD CREDIT, PETTY BOOKA, THE AQUABATS, GO JIMMY GO, PISTOL GRIP, VOODOO GLOW SKULLS, LORENE DRIVE, THE ESCAPED, D.O.A., SUGARCULT, and Grammy award winning artist OZOMATLI.

“The PIRKQLATERS are as good as, if not better than, most of the ska bands in my CD collection.” D.K., Faster than Sheep

The PIRKQLATERS have been able to write songs that traverse the boundaries between most styles of music, making them a hit with any person who comes in contact with them. Even those who don?t necessarily like ska find something they love about this band.

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