GEISHA GIRLS

Since its inception post disco and glitter years, Southern California's punk scene has bred a slew of bands creating innovative, dark, genuine and ground-breaking music. Orange County's Geisha Girls continue in that tradition, and for the past four years have played just that--real punk rock. Gimmicks aside, Geisha Girls' music stands on its own; melodic and concise with a hint of abrasion.

After some line-up experimentation, Geisha Girls' sound solidified around the trio of John Roller (guitars), Mike Shelbourn (drums), and Shawn Robert (bass and vocals). The band spent the last year playing over 100 shows; including two West Coast tours and an appearance at the renowned SXSW music festival, as well as performing as the supporting act for legendary punk bands the Flesh Eaters, Angry Samoans, and New Model Army. On multiple occasions, Geisha Girls have performed as the backing band for vocalist HR, doing entire sets of early Bad Brains material.

September 12th sees the release of Disappearing Act, Geisha Girls debut full-length album on Number 3 Records, and follow up to their self-released 12" EP and
7" single (both sold out and out of print). Clocking in at under a half hour,
Disappearing Act is the quintessential punk rock album. Recorded and mixed by GG King at Radio Beat Studios in Bellflower, and featuring artwork by Chris D. (the Flesh Eaters/Ruby Records fame), Disappearing Act is sure to set Geisha Girls apart from the sea of bands who have forgotten what punk is really about.