Side Walk Slam
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | circa 1996 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Punk rock music albums |
Side Walk Slam was a punk rock trio originating from Southern Illinois in the United States, which eventually transformed into the band Run Kid Run. They initially secured a contract with Boot to Head Records before later signing with the Seattle-based label Tooth and Nail Records. The band's name is derived from a move used in professional wrestling.
History
Formed circa 1996, Side Walk Slam began their touring activities by 1998. Their first album, titled Rock Anthems From The Midwest, was independently released in 1999. In 2000, they joined Boot to Head Records and launched the album 2 Steps Forward, 5 Steps Back. During a July tour alongside Tooth and Nail's Calibretto 13, they delivered a short set at the Cornerstone Music Festival. Brandon Ebel, founder of Tooth and Nail, encountered the band backstage and decided to sign them.
All three albums produced under Tooth and Nail were recorded with Bill Stevenson, known for his work with Descendents and All, at the Blasting Room studio located in Fort Collins, Colorado. After releasing Give Back, their initial tour under Tooth and Nail featured performances with The Dingees and Ghoti Hook.
Discography
- ...And We Drive, 2003 (Tooth & Nail Records)
- Give Back, 2002 (Tooth & Nail Records)
- Past Remains, 2001 (Tooth & Nail Records)
- 2 Steps Forward, 5 Steps Back, 2000 (Boot to Head Records)
- Rock Anthems From The Midwest, 1999 (independent)
External links
- Side Walk Slam | Jesusfreakhideout.com band profile