Scud Mountain Boys
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 in Northampton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Founder | Joe Pernice, Stephen Desaulniers, Bruce Tull, Tom Shea |
| Defunct | 1997 |
| Fate | Disbanded; reunited in 2012 |
| Headquarters | Northampton, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Albums: Dance the Night Away (1995), Pine Box (1995), Massachusetts (1996), Do You Love the Sun (2013) |
Number of employees | 4 (original members) |
Scud Mountain Boys is an alternative country ensemble from the United States that originated in 1991 in Northampton, Massachusetts. The founding members included Joe Pernice, Stephen Desaulniers, Bruce Tull, and Tom Shea. In 1996, Stephen Desaulniers departed and was succeeded by Frank Padellaro.
The group initially performed under the name the Scuds, showcasing an electric rock sound. Over time, they transitioned toward an acoustic country style, often playing while seated around Tull's kitchen table—a unique approach that was well-received by audiences.
Before their dissolution in 1997, they produced three albums: Dance the Night Away (1995), Pine Box (1995), and Massachusetts (1996). Their album Massachusetts was their first release on the Sub Pop label, which also issued a combined re-release of their initial two albums entitled The Early Year in 1997.
In 2011, Pernice, Shea, and Desaulniers reunited for a live show, which paved the way for a full original lineup reunion announced in 2012. The band's fourth studio album, Do You Love the Sun (2013), featured all founding members with Padellaro taking on production duties. That same year, One Little Indian Records reissued The Early Year.
Joe Pernice, who served as the chief songwriter for Scud Mountain Boys, went on to establish the pop/rock band Pernice Brothers.
Albums
- Dance the Night Away (1995)
- Pine Box (1995)
- Massachusetts (1996)
- Do You Love the Sun (2013)
Compilations
- The Early Year (1997)