Andrew Jackson Jihad
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AJJ performing at the Grog Shop in Cleveland Heights in 2014
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| Also known as | Andrew Jackson Jihad (2004-2016), Andrew JJ |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Folk punk,indie folk, indie rock, psychedelic folk, punk rock, art rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
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| Website | www |
| Members | Sean Bonnette Ben Gallaty Preston Bryant Mark Glick |
| Past members | Justin James White Stephen Steinbrink Abe Gil John de la Cruz Owen Evans Deacon Batchelor |
AJJ (formerly known as Andrew Jackson Jihad) is an American folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2004. The band has been noted for their lyricism, which often covers themes of social anxiety, poverty, humanity, religion, existentialism, and politics.
AJJ (formerly known as Andrew Jackson Jihad) was formed by Sean Bonnette, Ben Gallaty and drummer Justin James White; who left the band soon after. Since then, many musicians have sat in with the remaining duo of Sean and Ben, including (but not limited to): , Stephen Steinbrink, Lee Hartney, Abe Gil of Treasure Mammal, John de la Cruz of Fatigo and ROAR's Owen Evans. Kepi Ghoulie of the Groovie Ghoulies whistled for them in the recording of the song "Sense, Sensibility". Dylan Cook of Partners In 818 also plays mandolin regularly with the band. Currently, Mark Glick is the cellist. The constantly-shifting lineup results in wide-ranging sound, both live and on record.
On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana Band, and won a Best of Phoenix award later that year.
They released a split with Ghost Mice on Plan-It-X-Records in 2007. Following this, Asian Man Records issued their second full-length album on September 11, 2007.
In 2008 the band was a part of the Asian Man Records "Making Punk Fun Again" tour with The Queers, Bomb the Music Industry!, Lemuria, and Kepi Ghoulie. 2008 also saw the release of "Only God Can Judge Me", a mostly acoustic EP on Plan-it-X Records.
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