SMITZ is a ska and punk rock band from Honolulu, Hawaii.[citation needed] The group was formed in the Summer of 2005 in the heart of Enchanted Lakes in Kailua.[citation needed] Members of SMITZ include Jonny Random (vocals, rhythm), David Garvin (lead guitar), Taylor Rice (bass), and Nic Sticcs (drums).[citation needed]

SMITZ
OriginHonolulu, Hawaii
GenresSka, punk
Years active2005present
LabelAudio Bento Records
MembersJonny Random
Timmy Corker
Rob West
Nic Sticcs
Past membersBrennen Widget
Andy Creeper
David Garvin
Kalani Punani
Taylor Rice

Within the next couple years SMITZ started making a name for themselves playing different venues such as Coffee Talk, Anna Banana's, Pink Cadillac, 1739 (Galaxy's), Haleiwa Gym, Waikiki Beach, Detox, Waikiki Sandbox and more.[citation needed] In late 2005, the band took to the studio to record their first album "Burning In". Recording with Demitri Marmash of Buckshot Shorty & Upstanding Youth. The album never saw the light of day because it eventually became unsatisfactory for the group. In 2008, the group decided to re-record "Burning In", but instead title it "Cretin Crossover". On August 7, 2012, their first official album was released.[citation needed]

SMITZ is still active and residing in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have shared the stage with bands such as Leftöver Crack, Face to Face (punk band), Voodoo Glow Skulls, T.S.O.L., Mephiskapheles and MDC (band).[citation needed]

They released their second album, "Skullduggerous," on October 13, 2017.[citation needed]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Cretin Crossover (2012) (Audio Bento Records)
  • Skullduggerous (2017) (Audio Bento Records)

Compilations

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  • Hawaiian Punk: Volume 3 (Hawaiian Express Records)

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