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Captain Squeegee

Captain Squeegee is an American psychedelic indie-rock band from Mesa, Arizona. Formed in 2002.[2] Their songs cover content from a wide range of topics, including: conspiracies, aliens, love, and the paranormal.[3]

Captain Squeegee
Captain Squeegee performing at their 10th Anniversary Show at Crescent Ballroom on December 16th, 2016.
Captain Squeegee performing at their 10th Anniversary Show at Crescent Ballroom on December 16th, 2016.
Background information
OriginMesa, Arizona, United States
GenresPsychedelic, Progressive Rock, Jazz, Indie-Rock
Years active2002–present
Labels80/20 Records[1]
MembersDanny Torgersen, Austen Mack, Ryan Sims, Matt Maloy, Chris Hoskins
Past membersKory McCarthy, Tyler Carlblom, Ryan Downey, Casey Rita, Joe Crawford, Danny Roose, Garet Ortego, Ben Jones, John Meier
WebsiteCaptainSqueegee.com

Biography

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Captain Squeegee is a seven-piece psychedelic indie-rock band formed in Mesa Arizona in 2002.[4] Originally a ska band, they have no original members[5] and now blend progressive rock, jazz, and theatrical music to create a sound that is experimental and complex, having been described as “...a musical-theorist/band-geeks dream”.[6] The members are musically trained and read/chart music including their original material, and several of them have music degrees.[7][5] The band has released three albums and an EP.[8] They have toured the southwestern US several times and performed at SXSW,[9] Warped Tour, and several other festivals in Arizona.[10] Captain Squeegee has opened for acts such as Thank You Scientist, Parliament Funkadelic, Foxy Shazaam, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Widespread Panic, and Beck.

Danny Torgersen, lead singer of Captain Squeegee, is currently on tour with Badfish as their trumpet player, and also tours as the trumpet player for Arizona reggae rock band Fayuca.

Discography

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Albums

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  • To The Bardos! - 80/20 Records - 2013[11]
  • Nothing vs Everything - 2008
  • Uprising - Mad Plaid Records - 2005

EPs

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  • Behind The Metal And Metric Pace - 2006

Soundtracks

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  • The band wrote and recorded the Original Soundtrack for the web series Lucidity, winning an award for Outstanding Composition at the 2012 LawebFest.[12]

Music videos

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  • Dually Noted - Directed by Freddie Paull. Satire on competition shows like "America's Got Talent" and "The Voice". #1 Music Video for 2016 in AZ Central.[13]
  • Seek - Directed by Matty Steinkamp. Sci-fi version of "Romeo and Juliet".
  • The Farce 500-Million - Animation by Johnny McHone from Adult Swim's “Mr. Pickles” and "Robot Chicken" featuring various conspiracies.
  • The Factory- Directed by Matty Steinkamp. Produced by Sundawg Media Production [14][15][16][17][18][19]
  • Inevitable - A claymation music video animated by Johnny McHone from Adult Swim's “Mr. Pickles”.[20] Released in December 2013.[21][22][23][24][25]
  • The Puzzle - Directed by Sean Oliver. Produced by Third Productions
  • By The Light- Directed by Sean Oliver. Produced by Third Productions

Collaborations

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  • Captain Squeegee with the ASU Concert Jazz Band - November 2012[26][27]
  • Captain Squeegee with MCC Big Band - May 2012[28]
  • Created original music for Valley Metro - 2010[29]
  • Collaborates with Third Productions. Creating music videos, short films, and web series.

Personnel

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Member Contribution      Tenure
Danny Torgersen Voice, Trumpet 2002–Present
Austen Mack Keyboard, Guitar 2002–Present
Ryan Sims Trombone, Synthesizer, Voice 2002–Present
Chris Hoskins Woodwinds 2003–Present
Matt Maloy Drums 2005–Present

Notes and references

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  1. ^ "80/20 Records Snags Future Loves Past, PALMS, and Captain Squeegee - Phoenix - Music - up on the Sun". Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  2. ^ "80/20 Records Makes Getting Signed Cool Again - Music - College Times - Serving Arizona State University and Valley colleges". Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  3. ^ "Captain Squeegee - Mesa Legend - Mesa College". Archived from the original on 2013-08-22. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  4. ^ [1] [permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ a b "Valleyhype.com". Valleyhype.com. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  6. ^ "DevilPass: Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds, Euro-folk music and breakdancing | Downtown Devil". Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  7. ^ "Captain Squeegee: "Music is Just Gonna be Free! I'm Okay with That!"". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
  8. ^ "What a Whirlwind Weekend!!!". Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  9. ^ "Arizona Indie Acts to Invade SXSW". Archived from the original on 2013-10-04. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  10. ^ "Help Center - The Arizona Republic". Help.azcentral.com. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  11. ^ "Unsigned Artist: Captain Squeegee - Music Connection Magazine". Musicconnection.com. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  12. ^ "WordPress.com". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  13. ^ "Best music videos by Phoenix artists in 2016". Azcentral. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
  14. ^ "Step Right up and Watch Captain Squeegee's Psychedelic Circus of a Music Video | Phoenix New Times". Archived from the original on 2014-07-24. Retrieved 2014-09-16.
  15. ^ Masley, Ed. "Local rockers Captain Squeegee debut 'Factory' video". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  16. ^ "Valleyhype.com". Valleyhype.com. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  17. ^ [2] [dead link‍]
  18. ^ "Jam of the Day: "The Factory" - Captain Squeegee". Nothingoriginal.net. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  19. ^ "5 Rad Music Videos". Yabyumwest.com. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  20. ^ "Music Video Pick of the Week: 01.21.2014 | echo cloud". Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  21. ^ "Captain Squeegee Discovers Clay Aliens and a Few Apocalypses in Band's Ridiculous New Video". Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  22. ^ "Video of the Week: Captain Squeegee's "Inevitable" | azmusicmatters". Archived from the original on 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  23. ^ "VideosAroundTown: Captain Squeegee's Claypocalypse!". Archived from the original on 2014-03-02. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  24. ^ "Captain Squeegee - Crescent Ballroom - 1/29/14". Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  25. ^ "Captain Squeegee - Inevitable - Melodic Music Project". Archived from the original on 2014-02-23. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
  26. ^ "Captain Squeegee with ASU's Concert Jazz Band, Crescent Ballroom, 11/8/12 - Phoenix - Music - up on the Sun". Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  27. ^ "Captain Squeegee Teams up with ASU Big Band - Music - College Times - Arizona State University". Archived from the original on 2012-12-18. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  28. ^ "Captain Squeegee Teams with MCC's Big Band Tonight - Phoenix - Music - up on the Sun". Archived from the original on 2013-08-23. Retrieved 2013-09-07.
  29. ^ "Phoenix bands record songs for Valley Metro riders". Metro-magazine.com. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
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