Big Mess

Big Mess

Torrance, CA

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Travels up to 120 miles

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Overview

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Book the winner of the Best Alternative Band 2017 at the IMC Music Awards. Big Mess featuring Chad Carrier from the 80s sensation easter with hits on KROQ and MTV. With their 4th album I Am American released on May 11th. Several songs in Movies like High School starring Adrian Brody and Colin Hanks also White Irish Drinkers starring Stephan Lange. If you like your music with energy and fun get them now while they are available.
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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes

What to expect

Chad & The Ship Of Fools is a very entertaining review band featuring songs from the 80s, oldies, R&B and some great original music. The band features band members from Ambrosia, Lovedog, CC and the Jackpot Prize and the 80s sensation easter with hit songs on MTV and KROQ in the 80s and 90s. The band mixes it up between electric and acoustic music. They are perfect for clubs, fairs, private parties and concert venues. Let me know if you would be interested in booking them for your club, bar or function. There are several ways to book them you can book them for one set all original music multiple sets with original and covers or all night. You can book them electric or acoustic. If you would like to book them contact info is below.

About

Book Chad & the Ship of Fools

Book the winner of the Best Alternative Band 2017 and 2020 also Chad Carrier winning best alternative song and best Folk Artist in 2022 at the IMC Music Awards and Best Rock Recording 2018. Chad & The Ship Of Fools featuring Chad Carrier current guitar player for Green Jelly (Three Little Pigs) and founding member of the 80s sensation easter featuring Mike Ness on guitar with hits on KROQ, 91X and MTV. Also a member of Big Mess, Lovedog and Shillaly Brothers. Big Mess had their 8th album (Midlife Crisis) out in 2019 with special guest Jack Grisham (TSOL). Several songs in Movies like High School starring Adrian Brody and Colin Hanks also White Irish Drinkers starring Stephan Lange. They play originals from Chad’s extensive catalog as heard on radio and Youtube and all your favorite covers from Iggy Pop, Dillon to Social D. If you like your music with energy and fun get them now while they are available. Contact them at the numbers below.

Formed in mid-2021, Chad and the Ship of Fools is a live side project led by Chad Carrier. Their live-shows are akin to Chad's live solo show on steroids. The Ship of Fools are a wide ranging cast of characters. From former members of Chad's past bands such as Easter and Big Mess, friends from other popular punk and alternative bands and an ever rotating cast of musically inclined friends, you'll never know who might show up during their performances. But whatever cast of characters show up for a gig, a fun time is guaranteed for all.

They have played shows with the Motels, Flock Of Seagulls, STP, The Untouchables, The Fix, Goo Goo Dolls, Sponge, Dramarama and Sparks to name a fewClubs and Festivals Played
Mesa Music Festival, Idlewild Strong, Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion. Rock and Roll Marathon, Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, Redondo Pier Summer Series, Saint Rocke, House Of Blues, Viper Room, Whiskey, The Theatre at Grand Prairie, Maui Sugar Mill Saloon, The Bancroft, Old Cayucos Tavern and Cardroom, Otto's Shrunken Head, The Legendary Boobie Trap Bar, Double Down Saloon, Queen Mary.
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Additional booking notes

We will work with you on details.

Set list

Drinkin Made Me Bad
DMV 04
Together 04
Low
Surfin Dead 06
Dog Gone Fine 04
Midlife Crisis
Hash Pipe
Gimmi All You Got 04
Me Myself And I 04
I wanna Be Your Dog 04
Johnny 69 08

Life Goes On
Dirty
Whiskey Dick 11
Pretty Vacant 04
Sam Hall 63
Oatmeal Cookies
Friday I’m In Love
Jesus Made Me Pretty
Janator 04
I Wont Take It
I Am American

Get A New Life
Rhinestone Cowboy
Rise
Cool City
Your Dream Or Mine
Phycho Killer
Hurt
Tickin In My Head 75 11
Simple Man 04
Creep 04
Aint Talkin Bout Love
Paranoid 04
Blues In A Bottle
Put on Your Red Dress
Drinkin Problem

Influences and inspiration

Take a scoop of Weezer, add a cup of Iggy Pop, mix well in a reality show and garnish with the Rolling Stones.

Setup requirements

We can suply a PA for small to medium rooms. Need four vocal Mikes we have Bass, Drums and Guitar (remove)