(The following is taken mostly from Live at the Vera liner notes): 1985: Blaine Cartwright and Scott Luallen, natives of a small western Kentucky town (Owensboro) first played at The Ross Theater in nearby Evansville, Indiana, with drummer Toby Myrig, David Epperson, and bassist Brian (Forrest) Payne. David and Brian left, and Bart Altman joined on bass. This lineup played locally in Owensboro (KY) and Evansville (IN) before moving to Lexington (KY) as the Raw Recruit. The band then changed the name to the Black Sheep, and became the house band at Great Scott's Depot. Darren Howard replaced Toby, and the band became Nine Pound Hammer again. Kathy Lewellyn replaced Bart on bass. The band records "Band-In #12," a Detroit, Michigan garage-rock show. Rob Hulsman (drums) and Brian Moore (bass) join and record "The Mud, the Blood, and the Beers" LP for Wanghead in 1988. Matt Bartholomy replaces Brian on bass. The Cadillac Inn/Surfabilly 7" is recorded in 1991. "Smokin Taters" LP is recorded for Crypt Records in 1992. The band tours Europe for the first time, 56 shows in 65 days. Johnny Evans replaces Rob on drums for another European tour. "Hayseed Timebomb" LP is recorded for Crypt Records in April/July 1994 at Stockyard Studios in Glasglow, KY with Bill Waldron on drums. They tour Europe again with Ohio band Gaunt, including a show at The Vera, in Sweden. (A live recording of this infamous show would be released in '99 as a double LP/cd.) Adam Neal joins on drums for a U.S./Canada tour. In 1995, the band plays Sleazefest, record the "Nothin' To Do" 7" and the "Teenage Head" 7" for Answer Records. In 1996, Bill returns for a 10-day tour of Japan that ends up being the band's last tour for several years. In 1997, the "Dead Flowers" 7" is released on Answer Records. Blaine ( with wife Ruyter Suys and Hammer drummer Adam Neal ) forms the band Hell's Half-Acre, which (after several drummer/bassist changes) becomes Nashville Pussy, who tour incessantly and are nominated for a Grammy. Nine Pound Hammer is on hiatus during this time. Nine Pound Hammer reunites in late 2000 for two reunion shows: Atlanta (9/23) and Lexington (12/22). Other sporadic reunion shows follow. They play Sleazefest 2001 in August at Chapel Hill, NC. In Spring 2002, three shows featuring new material and a new drummer (Brian Pulito) are played in Atlanta (4/6), Lexington (5/17) and Nashville (5/18). Shortly thereafter, in May 2002, the boys record a new album on the analog setup at Barrick Studios (Glasgow, KY). In the fall, they play Birmingham, Alabama and Austin, Texas. In February 2003, the band plays an Atlanta gig, and the notorious 2003 L.A. Shakedown. Matt Bartholomy, longtime bass player, leaves the band and Earl Crim takes over his duties. The band plays two European Music Festivals, Sjock Festival in Belgium and Serie Z in Spain. In March of 2004, the band plays Richmond Kentucky and Austin Texas. New LP entitled "Kentucky Breakdown" released on Acetate Records: May 2, 2004. |
(The following is taken mostly from Live at the Vera liner notes): 1985: Blaine Cartwright and Scott Luallen, natives of a small western Kentucky town (Owensboro) first played at The Ross Theater in nearby Evansville, Indiana, with drummer Toby Myrig, David Epperson, and bassist Brian (Forrest) Payne. David and Brian left, and Bart Altman joined on bass. This lineup played locally in Owensboro (KY) and Evansville (IN) before moving to Lexington (KY) as the Raw Recruit. The band then changed the name to the Black Sheep, and became the house band at Great Scott's Depot. Darren Howard replaced Toby, and the band became Nine Pound Hammer again. Kathy Lewellyn replaced Bart on bass. The band records "Band-In #12," a Detroit, Michigan garage-rock show. Rob Hulsman (drums) and Brian Moore (bass) join and record "The Mud, the Blood, and the Beers" LP for Wanghead in 1988. Matt Bartholomy replaces Brian on bass. The Cadillac Inn/Surfabilly 7" is recorded in 1991. "Smokin Taters" LP is recorded for Crypt Records in 1992. The band tours Europe for the first time, 56 shows in 65 days. Johnny Evans replaces Rob on drums for another European tour. "Hayseed Timebomb" LP is recorded for Crypt Records in April/July 1994 at Stockyard Studios in Glasglow, KY with Bill Waldron on drums. They tour Europe again with Ohio band Gaunt, including a show at The Vera, in Sweden. (A live recording of this infamous show would be released in '99 as a double LP/cd.) Adam Neal joins on drums for a U.S./Canada tour. In 1995, the band plays Sleazefest, record the "Nothin' To Do" 7" and the "Teenage Head" 7" for Answer Records. In 1996, Bill returns for a 10-day tour of Japan that ends up being the band's last tour for several years. In 1997, the "Dead Flowers" 7" is released on Answer Records. Blaine ( with wife Ruyter Suys and Hammer drummer Adam Neal ) forms the band Hell's Half-Acre, which (after several drummer/bassist changes) becomes Nashville Pussy, who tour incessantly and are nominated for a Grammy. Nine Pound Hammer is on hiatus during this time. Nine Pound Hammer reunites in late 2000 for two reunion shows: Atlanta (9/23) and Lexington (12/22). Other sporadic reunion shows follow. They play Sleazefest 2001 in August at Chapel Hill, NC. In Spring 2002, three shows featuring new material and a new drummer (Brian Pulito) are played in Atlanta (4/6), Lexington (5/17) and Nashville (5/18). Shortly thereafter, in May 2002, the boys record a new album on the analog setup at Barrick Studios (Glasgow, KY). In the fall, they play Birmingham, Alabama and Austin, Texas. In February 2003, the band plays an Atlanta gig, and the notorious 2003 L.A. Shakedown. Matt Bartholomy, longtime bass player, leaves the band and Earl Crim takes over his duties. The band plays two European Music Festivals, Sjock Festival in Belgium and Serie Z in Spain. In March of 2004, the band plays Richmond Kentucky and Austin Texas. New LP entitled "Kentucky Breakdown" released on Acetate Records: May 2, 2004. |
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Band Members: |
Hayseed Timebomb LP and Live At The Vera Scott Luallen: vocals Blaine Cartwright: guitar Matt Bartholomy: bass Bill Waldron: drums |
Answer Records 7", and "Smokin Taters" Scott Luallen: vocals Blaine Cartwright: guitar Matt Bartholomy: bass Rob Hulsman: drums |
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Atlanta/Lexington/Sleazefest reunion shows lineup: Scott Luallen: vocals Blaine Cartwright: guitar Matt Bartholomy: bass Bill Waldron: drums |
Scott, Blaine, Matt, Bill |
1st LP: The Mud, The Blood, and The Beers 1988 Scott Luallen: vocals Blaine Cartwright: guitar Brian Moore: bass Rob Hulsman: drums |
2002 recording album and all 2002 shows lineup: Scott Luallen: vocals Blaine Cartwright: guitar Matt Bartholomy: bass Brian Pulito: drums |
Last (touring) three months, no recordings Scott Luallen: vocals Blaine Cartwright: guitar Matt Bartholomy: bass Adam Neal: drums |
Blaine, Bill, Matt, Scott |
Brian, Scott, Blaine, Matt in Birmingham, Alabama |
Scott, Earl Crim, Blaine, Brian |
2003 and 2004 shows lineup Scott Luallen: vocals Blaine Cartwright: guitar Earl Crim: bass Brian Pulito: drums |
