Quirky, eccentric, high-energy and simply unclassifiable, Phoenix AZ’s Captain Squeegee’s main goal is to push the boundaries of music and bend the rules of the industry itself. Since their formation in 2003, they have allowed fate to arrange their current line-up (there are no original members in their roster), which has since performed hundreds of shows and festivals, released two acclaimed albums, and released multiple music videos as well as a web series entitled “Lucidity,” which was screened at the 2013 Phoenix Comicon. Even before releasing their internationally acclaimed full length, Nothing vs. Everything, the band has made numerous journeys across the southwest with the intent to infect people with their unique sound and their urge to offer something seriously different to the artistic community. Their progressive blend of multi-instrumentation and conceptualized orchestrations have been described as "Fantasia music, with lead singer Danny Torgersen making like Mickey in a swirling maelstrom of flying horns, dancing guitars, broken melodies, and mad-prophet vocalizing" (Phoenix New Times), and was even awarded "Best Album of 2008" and "Best Hope of 2009" by French webzine Progressia.
Recently, they have collaborated with the ASU Concert Jazz Band for a celebrated concert at the Crescent Ballroom (which was described by the New Times’ Anthony Sandoval as “a campy conglomerate of artistic expression as only Captain Squeegee could do it”), performed in multiple showcases at the 2013 South by Southwest festival in Austin, and capped off the year with the release of their critically-acclaimed new album "To The Bardos!", which was released on November 12th, 2013 through 80/20 Records. The band has also recently released a music video for album track "Inevitable" that was created by Johnny McHone of Adult Swim's "Mr. Pickles."
“The production of your album is very organic, close to a live performance, which gives it a spontaneous side.”
Jean-Phillip Hauss - Progressia (French)
“Since 2002, Captain Squeegee has been bringing energetic, intelligent music to Phoenix and making a name for themselves as one of Arizona's premier live acts.”
GO DIY - GO DIY
"BEST ALBUMS OF 2008.
BEST HOPE OF 2008."
Jean-Phillip Haus - Progressia.net
“Ska Punk Awards
Won three 2003, 2004, and 2006
Nominated a total of six times from 2003-2007 including "Best Song of 2006"”
Bad Stain Records
"Unbelieveable live show! It's no wonder they have such a core following for an unsigned band. They get slapped with the ska label sometimes because of the horns, but they are much more progressive & the songwriting is more reminiscent of older Chicago records"
Michael Beck - Soundvision Studios
"Seriously, I'm a big fan...its strange because I've met, hung out with, and seen amazing concerts...INCUBUS, Social D, Rancid, Pennywise, etc. And I'm still very VERY impressed by Captain Squeegee...like for real. They are doing things that are not being done and for that I am thankful!"
Laura Lee - 103.9 The Edge DJ
“These musicians may not have even all lost their virginity yet, and they already have a bright future. If a worthy label wanted to invest in these young prodigies, he could undoubtedly win the "Nez Le Plus Creux 2008." In the meantime Nothing vs Everything risks wearing out your record player.”
Jean-Philippe Hass - Progressia (French Magazine)