Boorish boot
Bio
Biography
Boorish Boot is an explosive blend of post-punk, rock, EDM, and funk, described by Maximum Rock N Roll as “walloping you in the face like a wet fish.”
Since their emergence from the underground music scene, they’ve been known for their raw, unfiltered energy.
The band’s sound is driven by Warren Peace’s innovative bass lines and Boris’s fiery guitar work through his unique double amp setup.
Over the years, a revolving door of drummers has helped shape their eclectic sound, marked by unconventional rhythms and bold lyrics.
Originally, Paul Sharko was on drums, fitting perfectly for their early punk and garage rock sessions. As the band’s style evolved, Dave “Metal Man” brought an aggressive edge, though his time was cut short by the pressures of touring and recording. Temporary drummers Pete “Best” and Ricky Pimental filled in before Phil Kiklis joined, only to leave after a motorcycle accident in 1992, leading to Pete “Best’s” return for the “Wasted World” tour.
Their first notable release was the 1992 “Death Mission” EP on Black and Blue Records, which critics praised as a vibrant throwback to classic punk, often likened to the Dead Kennedys. Despite interest from major labels like MCA Records, Boorish Boot chose to remain independent to pursue their artistic vision.
“Here is one band that proves classic punk is not dead”-Tantrum and “They seem to be direct descendants of the Dead Kennedys”-Metal Curse.
After a period of inactivity, Boris delved into songwriting and production, working with Black & Blue Records and touring with various artists. In 1998, he recorded “Belligerent” in Ukraine, followed by more tours.
Back in the U.S., Boris and Warren Peace began recording under the alias “Tornadic Ukulele,” while also developing new material for Boorish Boot. After releasing the “Tornadic Ukulele” album and a tour in the U.K., Warren Peace left the band.
Currently, Boris has teamed up with Martin Gerlach from Frankfurt, Germany, to form Black Sea Records, Recording Studio, and Grizzly Cat Productions.
Together, they are focusing on producing and releasing music under the Boorish Boot name, collaborating with studio musicians Emma Blum, Calamity Jane, and Antone E, exploring a wide array of musical genres.
THE BAND
Boris – Vocals / Guitar / Bass / Keyboards / Synths / Song Writing / Engineering / Producer
Martin Gerlach (since 2008) – Drums / Guitars / FX / Piano / Synths / Engineering / Producer
Past Members:
Warren Peace – Bass / Vocals / Guitar / Whistle / Maracas
2007 Reunited with Boris to record as “Tornadic Ukulele” and a U.K. Tour
Phil Kiklis – Drum
P. Sharko – Drums
Dave “Metal Man” – Drums/ Percussion
Pete “Best” – Drums
Ricky Pimentel – Drums
Current Members:
Antone E.– Vocals / DJ – Newyork, NYC
Calamity Jane– Vocals – Newyork, NYC
Emma Blum– Vocals – Germany
Tomas Richter – Drums / Guitar Tech – Germany
Adrik Henderson– Vocals / Guitar / Bass / FX Tech – Germany
Collaborations:
Yuri Svetchnikov – Drums / Belligerent Album
Vika Svetchnikova – Keyboards / Belligerent Album
Tia Morris – Vocals / Soul Lab Album
Our Past Road Crew:
“BoBo” Stanzione – Grip Tape ( R.I.P.)
Bobby “Boota” Ferreira – Drum Tech
“MAD” Ed Ducharme – Guitar / Bass Tech
JayJay – Alcohol Manageme
What Influences Boorish Boot:
Ramones, Clash, Echo and The Bunny Men, Big Audio Dynamite, The Jam, Public Image Limited, The Beautiful South, The Smiths, Squeeze, The Who, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmonds, Elvis Costello, Sheep on Drugs, Motorhead, Joy Division, English Beat, Split Enz, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Pogues, Dead Kennedys, Pixies, Violent Femmes, James Brown, Oingo Boingo, Bullet Lavolta, Ray Charles, Smokey Robinson, Velvet Underground, The Stooges, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, The Band, MC5, XTC, The Specials, The Fall, Eurythmics, Ian Dury, Ian Hunter, Jimmy Cliff, Delroy Wilson, The Wailers, Pere Ubu, Garbage, Lords of Acid, Bjork, Thrill Kill Cult, KMFDM, Marilyn Manson, Lou Miami and the Kozmetics, Sex Pistols, Etta James, Parliament Funkadelic, Moris Day, Peaches, Just to name a few……
