Rufio
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Rancho Cucamonga, California , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, singles |
Rufio was a rock group originating from Rancho Cucamonga, California, established in 2000. Their discography includes four studio albums: Perhaps, I Suppose (2001); MCMLXXXV (2003); The Comfort of Home (2005); and Anybody Out There (2010).
History
The band Rufio came together when bassist Jon Berry was a freshman in college, while Scott Sellers, Mike Jimenez, and Clark Domae were still attending high school. Sellers and Domae shared responsibilities on guitar, and after Berry joined, the trio began recording music. Mike Jimenez completed the group as the drummer. The name Rufio was inspired by the character who led the Lost Boys in the 1991 movie Hook.
Their first album, Perhaps, I Suppose..., debuted in 2001 under The Militia Group label. By November of that year, Rufio had signed with Nitro Records. In late 2002, they toured the US supporting The Ataris. Nitro released their self-titled EP in February 2003. Their next album, MCMLXXXV, produced by Nick Raskulinecz, arrived in June 2003. That summer saw Rufio performing on the Warped Tour and later touring with Less Than Jake in November. In spring 2004, Rufio led a US tour featuring support from Senses Fail among others. Their third studio effort, The Comfort of Home, was issued in July 2005, followed by a fall tour alongside MxPx and Relient K.
In January 2006, Jon Berry and Mike Jimenez departed due to creative disagreements; this led to Rufio pulling out of a scheduled tour with No Use for a Name. Subsequently, Jimenez founded Science Fiction Theater while Sellers and Domae formed BigCity.
On April 5, 2007, the band announced a final farewell concert set for June 1 at The Glass House in Pomona, California, which was to be followed by a tour in South America. Despite this announcement, Rufio continued to perform sporadically throughout 2008. On December 27, 2009, drummer Terry Stirling Jr. revealed plans for an upcoming EP titled The Loneliest.
In 2010, Rufio commenced work on a new album aimed for release that summer along with intentions for international touring. Clark Domae exited the group in October 2010 to focus on other ventures. Terry Stirling Jr. announced his departure in April 2011. By July 2012, the band confirmed their disbandment. Scott Sellers transitioned into music production and contributed guest vocals for The Lost Boys Club.
Rufio regrouped briefly for a single performance on June 18, 2015, at the Montebello Amnesia Rockfest.
Former members
Musicians
- Scott Sellers – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2000–2007, 2010–2012, 2015)
- Nathan Walker – drums (2007)
- Terry Stirling Jr. – drums (2010–2011)
- Clark Domae – lead guitar, backing vocals (2000–2006, 2010–2011, 2015)
- Mike Jimenez – drums (2000–2006, 2015)
- Jeremy Binion – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007)
- Taylor Albaugh – bass, backing vocals (2010–2012, 2015)
- Jon Berry – bass, backing vocals (2000–2007)
Timeline
Albums
- Perhaps, I Suppose... (2001, The Militia Group)
- MCMLXXXV (2003, Nitro Records)
- The Comfort of Home (2005, Nitro Records)
- Anybody Out There (2010, The Militia Group)
Singles and EPs
- Rufio demo tape (2000)
- Rufio EP release (2003, Nitro Records)
- Split record with Over It (2007, Stab Me Recordings)
- Above Me single (2007)
- The Loneliest EP (2010)
Compilation Appearances
- This One's For Kansas City (2001, The Militia Group)
- Fastmusic Punk Compilation 2001 (2001, Fastmusic)
- Punk Goes Pop (2002, Fearless Records)
- Punkzilla The Compilation (2002, Nitro Records)
- Vans Off The Wall Volume V (2002, Vans Records)
- Food Not Bombs (2002, Silent Records & Entertainment)
- Unite For Peta (2002, NH-N Records)
- Pop Punk Loves You (2002, Wynona Records)
- Benefit album Because We Care (2002, Glue Factory Records)
- H20 Winter Classic (2002)
- Prieva Verano 2002 Vive El Grupo De La Milicia (2002, The Militia Group)
- Vans Warped Tour 2003 Compilation (2003, SideOneDummy Records)
- CMJ New Music Monthly Volume 116 September 2003 (2003, College Music Journal)
- The Cornerstone Player 047 (2003, Cornerstone Promotion)
- Punk Vs. Emo (2003, Mindset Records)
- Take Action!, Vol. 3 (2003, Sub City Records)
- Hometaping Vol. 3 (2003, Kerrang!)
- Punk Goes Acoustic (2003, Fearless Records)
- This Is Your Establishment (2003, Lorelei Records)
- AMP Sampler Volume 3 (2003, Amp Magazine)
- What'd You Expect For Free Vol.16 (2003, Skratch Magazine)
- Caddy of the Year 3 (2003, Below Par Records)
- A Less Than Jake Limited Tour EP (2003, Fueled by Ramen)
- Hello, We Are The Militia Group - Volume 1 (2004, The Militia Group)
- Take Action! Volume 04 (2004, Sub City Records)
- Punkzilla JPN Nitro Records Compilation Vol. 1 (2004, Nitro Records)
- Vans Warped Tour '05 Compilation (2005, SideOneDummy Records)
- Punk Rawk Explosion #21 (2005, Punk Rawk)
- Nitro Records Cheapskate Tour CD (2005, Nitro Records)
- Amp Sampler Volume 15 (2005, Amp Magazine)
- Punkzilla JPN Nitro Records Compilation Vol. 2 (2005, Nitro Records)
- Rock Sound Volume 88 (2005, Rock Sound)
- Punk Goes 80's (2005, Fearless Records)
- Our Music Our Label (2005, The Militia Group)
- Take Action! Volume 5 (2006, Sub City Records)
- Think Punk #1 (2006, Rude Records)
- Indiebox Compilation Vol. 1: Punk Rock Riot (2006, IndieBox Music)
- Pop Punk Loves You 4 (2009, Wynona Records)
- Benefit album: Music 4 Cancer: The Cause (2010, Arnold Media)
- Dubsteppers For Haiti Vol. 5 (2012, Betamorph Recordings)
- Nitro Records $1 Tour CD Vol.1'