The Out Crowd
| Company type | Independent rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Matt Hollywood |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon , United States |
| Products | Music albums |
The Out Crowd was an independent rock ensemble originating in the United States, established in late 2001 in Portland, Oregon. The band was founded by bassist Matt Hollywood, who was previously a member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. The group’s members featured drummer Stuart Valentine, guitarist Elliott Barnes, bassist Joe Patterson, and tambourine player Sarah Jane.
Their first album, titled Go on, Give a Damn, was released in early 2003 through Elephant Stone Records and was produced by Gregg Williams, known for his work with The Dandy Warhols. That same year, the band embarked on a tour across the West Coast of the United States. Their sophomore release, Then I Saw The Holy City, arrived in the fall of 2004 under The Kora Records label, with production handled by Brian Coates, an engineer and producer affiliated with The Dandy Warhols. In 2004, The Out Crowd supported national tours for neo-psychedelic groups Dead Meadow and The Warlocks, and in 2005 they joined The Dandy Warhols on their North American tour. The band ultimately dissolved in 2006.
Following the disbandment, Matt Hollywood initiated his project called The Rebel Drones, Sarah Jane became part of Portland’s band The Upsidedown, and Stuart Valentine began releasing solo works. Hollywood returned to The Brian Jonestown Massacre in 2009. In 2016, Scotch Recordings issued a limited edition vinyl re-release of their second album.
Discography
- Then I Saw the Holy City (2004) The Kora Records
- Go On, Give a Damn (2003) Elephant Stone Records
In the media
- Briefly featured in the DVD extras of the documentary Dig!, which explores The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre
- The track "C'mon Children" from Go On, Give a Damn was included on the soundtrack for the 2005 film London, starring Jessica Biel and Jason Statham