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Captain Squeegee and the Soap Suds
12+ albums
about
Listen - there’s a new sound in the air, and something is very different about it. It could be the powerful rhythm section moving smoothly in complex meters with music both epic and subtle. Perhaps it’s the rich horn arrangements weaving catchy, harmonious melodies that avoid cliché. The insightful lyrics and vocal prowess will surely ensnare your attention if the energetic, commanding stage presence hasn’t done it yet. The intricate songwriting and forward-thinking message support the band’s talent with substance and sincerity, and through years of self-management and a DIY ambition, Captain Squeegee is truly a group that has paid its dues. . . . After forming in 2002, the band quickly replaced most of the lineup, keeping the name though its origin is comically unknown. These formative years brought the current members together through instances of fate, and in May of 2006 Captain Squeegee released their debut EP, “Behind the Metal and Metric Pace.” They have since played hundreds of local shows, including higher-profile gigs with Incubus, 30 Seconds To Mars, Rise Against, The Fray, Everclear, Authority Zero, Pennywise, Social Distortion, Unwritten Law, and The Mad Caddies. The band has also given highlight performances at a handful of festivals such as Tempe Music Festival, Edgefest, and Warped Tour. The buzz around Phoenix became even louder with the frequent airplay and support of local radio station The Edge 103.9. Soon Captain Squeegee was booking tours of the southwe
