Les Sans Culottes, The Zambonis, Juka

French-by-way-of Brooklyn, Les Sans Culottes borrowed their name from the ill-clad (i.e., long-trousered) citizen-soldiers of the French Revolution. Inspired by French 1960’s ye-ye pop, their sound is equal parts Serge Gainsbourg, the Kinks, and 1960’s girl group pop. Their live shows are raucous, high energy, non-stop, go-go affairs. The band has released seven recordings: “Les Sans Culottes"; “The Ennui and the Ecstasy"; “Faux Realism"; Full Frontal Crudite- Live in Paris"; “Fixation Orale"; “Le Weekender"; and “Pataphysical Graffiti."

“On paper, it sounds like a novelty: an album of songs that celebrate hockey. But in the hands of The Zambonis (a pop-rock quartet named after the ice-grooming machine), the concept is elevated to an art form that won’t melt under the heat of critics or music fans. Despite the specificity of the album’s theme, The Zambonis rock out like the best power pop units. What’s more, they have a sense of humor about themselves…A timely and surprisingly appealing release.”

--Billboard

“They’re actually funny and actually rock!”

--Time Out New York

“Their new record is as goofy, poppy and puck-obsessed as their previous two…Hockey heads and indie rock fans, you’ll love these guys!”

--ESPN Magazine

“The Zambonis may sound like a simple novelty act, but it scores repeatedly with a bunch of snappy little power-pop songs. Even if you wouldn’t know what a slapshot was if it hit you in the face, you’ll cheer.”

--The New Yorker

“The Zamboni is a massive machine used to smooth the ice at hockey rinks, but these days the name has a much cooler reference.

--Mike (“Doc”) Emrick, NHL Commentator

“I love The Zambonis!”

--Alexei Kovalev, New York Rangers

“The most insidious threat to Canadian hockey hegemony is…a quirky power pop band called The Zambonis.”

--The National Post (Canada)

“You wacky singing hockey nuts!”

--Bobby Orr

“With a repertoire comprised exclusively of hockey songs, you’d think they’re destined for a short run: A cult band singing about a cult sport…but their cult is getting noticed.”

--The Village Voice

“My day ended on a phenomenally high note. I went to see The Zambonis, who are the best power pop band ever to sing songs about hockey.”

--TheMusicSnob.com

“There’s something weirdly affable about a bunch of guys who love hockey so much, they’ve dedicated a band to it.”

--The Village Voice

“Like a beach party on ice!”

--Jonathan Richman

“Dude, I love The Zambonis.”

--Ben Kweller

A collaboration between Banks Harris and Caleb McMahon to create an old school tape sound with nothing but slick licks sweet vibes and dirty groove,

thank you to all of my incredible friends who helped me make this possible and to anyone who wants to collaborate for the future