JIB MACHINE RECORDS
Jib Machine Records was established in 2004 and has specialized in rock, punk and acoustic releases. The label currently has 22 CDs to its credit with more releases on the horizon for 2012. JIB’s primary goal is to create awareness of its bands and their music by forming win-win partnerships with like-minded entities and utilizing creative marketing avenues in order to compete in the ever changing world of the music business.
In March 2011, Jib Machine changed the course of its future by signing an exclusive digital deal with Fanatix Music out of New York City. The partnership includes worldwide distribution to over 400 outlets for not only music, but video/film as well!
Current acts that call JIB home are Hostile Omish, Hot Ham & Cheese, Johnny Mohawk and the Assassins, 7th Day Creeps, Eli Fletcher and “Slowhand” Jack Labgold. Its studio and offices are housed in Studio 13 located on the 3rd Floor of the Map Room Building in Downtown Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District. The label's own radio show, JibNation, is also broadcast out of Studio 13 every Tuesday evening from 7pm – 10pmEST exclusively on Scrub Radio (http://www.scrubradio.com).
JOHNNY MOHAWK AND THE ASSASSINS
Formed in the fall of 2004 in Smalltown, Ohio, Johnny Mohawk & The Assassins set about making music that fell under the self-coined category of "drunk" rock. Combining the true roots of punk with elements of 80's metal and 50's gumption, JMA honed a sound pointed squarely at the rocker, punker and drunkard in all of us. With their mission statement in place, one that offered up a "rockin’, high-energy show filled with catchy songs featuring lyrics that’ll piss off the sheltered stuck-ups of this great country we live in," they went on the attack. By the winter of 2005, the line up of Johnny Mohawk (vox), Karaoke Bob (guitar), Gary Piston (bass) and The Chad (drums) went on to play shows throughout the Midwest and found that they seemed to be improving with every gig. Finally, after considerable roadwork, they landed in the studio to make their debut record "Drinking As Always" for Jib Machine Records.
It wasn’t long before the group started working on new material but in the end, the new songs were enough of a departure from punk to convince Gary Piston, the resident punk purist, that he no longer wished to continue with the group and so he quietly left in September of 2007. His replacement on bass, Saint Matthew, was more aligned with this new direction now dubbed "prog punk" and fit the bill quite nicely. Since then, the sound of JMA has morphed into something more unique than ever before, as if King Crimson fell down the Misfits’ stairs and landed on Kiss among many others. This vast assortment of musical influences now gives us a more detailed, finely tuned Johnny Mohawk & The Assassins with songs that showcase the various strengths of its members. So brace yourselves and freshen your grip on your beer can(s) because it is, as they say on the mean streets of [enter your city here], on!!
Johnny Mohawk - Vocals
Karaoke Bob - Guitars & Vocals
St. Matthew - Bass
The Chad - Drums
HOT HAM & CHEESE
Hot Ham & Cheese formed in February 2005 when Robby Mitchell (Drums) and Charile (Vox/Guitar) jammed together for the first time. Bassist Louie Styx completed the line-up in July 2005. Shortly after signing with Cleveland indie label, Jib Machine Records, HH*C released their first CD (HH*C e.p.) in 2006, followed by a lo-fi instrumental album (beta) in 2007 and their first full-length (Revolution & Revelations) in April 2008. While touring for R&R, HH&C built a strong following thanks in part to their energetic, aggressive live shows. The group has performed across the country in cities such as Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Indianapolis, New York City, Chicago, Vegas, Phoenix, Sacramento and Salt Lake City.
In September 2011, HH&C released Part 1 of Wake, their new album about the fall of modern society and the end of the world as we know it! Part 2 is set for a Spring 2012 release.
HH&C’s sound has been described as an eclectic mix of rock, punk, funk and metal combined with in-your-face lyrics that cover all things relevant in life. They’ve been compared to the likes of Black Sabbath, Primus, The Melvins, Clutch and the Dead Kennedys to name a few.
Charlie - Lead Vox & Guitars
Louie Styx - Bass
Robby Mitchell - Drums
HOSTILE OMISH
Formed in a small farm cellar in the outskirts of Ohio's Amish country, these boys were soon ex-communicated from their village for using electricity. It was from then on that their only goal was to travel through the cities of America and spread the word of a sound they call "barncore".
The name 'Hostile Omish' has been synonymous with cleveland punk for over fifteen years. with four national tours and three major releases, they have steadily become one of the area's most talked about acts. It is their live performances that speak for themselves. The chance to get up on stage and churn some butter is something you do not want to pass up!
Filth - Lead vocals & Guitars
Skwid - Drums & Vocals
Aimlet - Guitars & Vocals
Davey-Do-Right-Don't-Do-Me-Dirty - Bass & Vocals
7th DAY CREEPS
Formed in October 2004 after an alcohol induced religous experience, the Creeps live by a three point mission statment...keep it loud, keep it catchy and make 'em come back for more! The group uses 1st wave punk rock, 80s metal and adds a splash of sleazy b-grade movie horror imagery to the mix. Their sound has been compared to Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Motorhead, The Ramones and The Clash. The guys received critical acclaim for their 1st self=released disc Does this taste Funny? prompting Jib Machine to sign the band. Since then, the Creeps released their latest CD Meat the Creeps via JMR in October 2010 and their e.p. She's So Goth was the first release via the Jib Machine/Fanatix digital partnership!
Jim Schaidt a.k.a Jimmy the Creep - Guitar/Vox
Gary Marinez a.k.a Cheech - Drums/Vox
Eddie Lee a.k.a Edweirdo - Bass/Vox
"SLOWHAND" JACK LABGOLD
“Slowhand” Jack Labgold’s unique mixture of blues, heavy metal, hard rock and progressive rock make him one of the most exciting Cleveland artists of this decade. He's become quite prolific releasing a full-length album and two e.p.'s since February 2010 while also landing the starring role in Intrepid Aspirations' 2010 short film, The Prophet of Lake Erie. Check out Jack on YouTube as well!!
ELI FLETCHER
Although he is the most recent artist to join the Jib Machine roster, Eli has been a friend of the label since his first appearance on JibNation back in November 2007. If you're a resident of Cleveland, then you've probably seen him perform in the Warehouse District, Tremont or on W. 25th St. His new full-length album, Stop This Bus, is set for a March 2012 release and it highlights folk, rock, experimental and even metal music!
