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Peachcake are an American indie pop group from Carefree/Cave Creek, Arizona, formed in December 2003.

Biography

According to the band's MySpace page: "Mr. Stefan Pruett and Mr. Johnny O'Keefe are Peachcake, a couple of pretty good-looking vigilantes who use their mutant-based powers to protect the World from audio-terrorism. After their creation in Carefree/Cave Creek, Arizona, the duo's quest to do something positive lead them to their current headquarters in the Phoenix Art District. With the help of an all-star team, Peachcake consistently travels to many states and territories throughout North America... while moving outward and beyond, with the message of love!"

Touring History

Peachcake have twice played the Temecula Music Fest, held every May in Temecula California. In 2007 they were the Grand Finale on Sunday. During the 2008 Temecula Music Fest, Peachcake played on the outdoor Main Stage.

The Temecula Music Fest was not the first Temecula performance for Peachcake. Peachcake played the Madlins Coffee House, managed by Full Value Entertainment as an electronic duo in 2005.

They have played as part of Vans Warped Tour and appeared at SXSW, as well as toured with hellogoodbye.

Trivia

Jacob Cooper of Bark Bark Bark remixed a song to poke fun at the band; http://www.myspace.com/pizzacake Pizzacake

They were featured on Jones Soda bottles and were finalists in a Fanta contest.

They have won awards from Phoenix New Times, Arizona Infusion of Music and the AZ Ska-Punk Awards.

The independent film "Dreams Are Essential" directed by filmmaker Chris Harris spotlights Peachcake, along with other budding music acts such as Dear and the Headlights, De Capulet, and Goodbye Tomorrow.

They are currently sponsored by Jones Soda. Their music is licensed through MTV and other international companies.

Line-up

Stefan Pruett: vocals, live percussion
John O’Keefe: vocals, beats, electronic programming, keyboards, guitar, and keytar

Other Live Performers/Contributors

Current:

David Halicky: percussion/drums
Mike McHale: guitar, mascot

Past:

Josh Carro: drums, percussion
Jessy Meeker: guitar, bass, percussion
Tanner Menard: laptop and video
Jake Ricker: Keyboard

Discography

Studio albums

What year will you have the world? (2008)

EPs

Chain Letter (2004)
We Should've Never Released This (2006)

Splits

Now We Have Something To Celebrate (2006)

External links

Official website
MySpace: Peachcake - Official Myspace band page, contains news and upcoming shows.
Purevolume
Jones Soda
Phoenix New Times article
Interview with Stefan by Jamie Pham for Absolutepunk.net
Peachcake's AbsolutePunk.net profile

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 According to the band's [[MySpace]] page: "Mr. Stefan Pruett and Mr. Johnny O'Keefe are Peachcake, a couple of pretty good-looking vigilantes who use their mutant-based powers to protect the World from audio-terrorism. After their creation in Carefree/Cave Creek, Arizona, the duo's quest to do something positive lead them to their current headquarters in the Phoenix Art District. With the help of an all-star team, Peachcake consistently travels to many states and territories throughout North America... while moving outward and beyond, with the message of love!"
-Originally conceived as an informal project with the aim of experimenting with electronic music, Peachcake have in recent years developed into a national touring band. They originally did not plan to last longer than three shows, including a dismal first show at a small club, Evolution, where the band was gated off from the audience.
-Pruett and O'Keefe played in numerous bands and projects prior to Peachcake, including the latter mentioned, Enemy of Society, Ding Dong Pilgrims and Drawing Down the Sun, a post-hardcore/emo project in which Pruett played bass.
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