The Bamfs

Rank #33 Raleigh, NC Alternative / Punk / Garage

About

Members: Tiff on vocal cords, Rick on the geeeetar, Zeke slappin da bass, and Adam destroying them skins!

Sounds Like: The Ramones, Nirvana, Sublime, Danzig, Blondie

Label: Your Mom Went To College

Manager: Manager?!?! Manager?!?! We don't need no stinkin Manager!!!!

Bio: We all love playing music. We love playing music together. We love playing music for you, but we mostly love playing music for ourselves. Take us or leave us, we are here to stay.

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The Bamfs has a show on 08/31/2012 at 08:00 PM @ Zog's in Chapel Hill, NC http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/134594918 #concert

Press

“Funky with a blues heart of soul, energetic enough for the most severe cases of ADHD yet melodic and punk-tual at all the right moments. (The BAMFS) aim for no calling except for that of playing through they're hearts and for the most part their aim is steady. ”

— Anthony "Savory" Sivore

“The Bamfs and the Fooligans have shared several recent bills, and it's a logical pairing. Named for either a certain wallet inscription in Pulp Fiction or the sound Nightcrawler makes when he teleports, the Bamfs play power-chords-and-studded-belts punk rock that alternates between breakneck moshers and doo-wop.”

— Corbie Hill, Indy Weekly

“If you haven't seen The Bamfs, then it's time to change that. Everytime I see them I think to myself "they can't top the last show, that was amazing". And then I see them live again and I can't believe what I'm seeing. They are most definitely in my top 3 favorite Raleigh punk bands, and that is a hard list to make it on. Congrats guys and never stop rocking. ”

— Tyson "The Fucking Man" Dale

“Raleigh's BAMFs do a '90s pop-punk thing with a pinch of riot grrrl thrown in. As she has in several preceding bands of the same aesthetic, Tiffany Banwart Badger lays into the mic with a powerful contralto, channeling Glenn Danzig. ”

— Corbie Hill, Indy Weekly

“The sound track to this performance is courtesy of the intense characters behind her like lead gtr [sic] Tim Surrency (Barron) and Zeke Van Fossen (The Homewreckers) on bass. Their thundering is early and often but its not the storm that shut the lights off earlier, it's more of a rolling warm fuzz...an endless cloud bank of fluffy distortion too dense to see through, yet so light that eyes can easily lay upon it. They take everything and turn it all the way up and still maintain a melody as clear as if you are being lulled to sleep by a singular whispering voice. The Bamfs take hard and make it easy, heavy able to carry, and punk feel like pop.”

— Secret Carrboro Ninja Patrol

“The Pinhook's own imagination of a thunderstorm was loud rock drenching a wiry eyed Wednesday night audience all holding long neck bottles instead of umbrellas. This was promised by the intriguing new post-punk revivalists The Bamfs, a high performing young group fronted by super energized Tiffany Banwart (The Mighty Good Ship). Not a guitar player like the other 99% of rock and roll front girls, Tiffany rather saves the thought spent articulating a six string to concentrate it fully on making a microphone replicate emotion. Just as punk as you need it to be, but the wild contortions of emotion that accompany any worthy punk inspired lyric convey less like outward angst from Tiffany, and more like the climactic moment of vapor lock while being tickled to death. It looks painful and fun at the same time and you'd like to have your turn next.”

— Secret Carrboro Ninja Patrol

“Thanks for being awesome enough to take my pants off too!”

— Stephen "Crazy Eyes" Mooneyhan

“Razor sharp punk with a come one come all policy of partying, as long as you like good music. Named after the sound Nightcrawler makes when he teleports. Sweet.”

— The Pinhook

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2012
Aug 31

Zog's
Chapel Hill, NC, US | 8:00pm
Zog's
Chapel Hill, NC, US
Fri Aug 31, 2012 8:00pm
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AWESOME MUSIC FOR YO FACES!!! NOM NOM NOM!!!! Be sure to donate for the out of town bands, cuz they are too kickass to not get gas monies!!!
2012
Aug 11

The Milestone
Charlotte, NC, US | 8:00pm
The Milestone
Charlotte, NC, US
Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:00pm
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Coming soon!!!
2012
Aug 3

The Get Down
Asheville, NC, US | 9:00pm
The Get Down
Asheville, NC, US
Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Jul 28

The Juggling Gypsy
Wilmington, NC, US | 8:00pm
The Juggling Gypsy
Wilmington, NC, US
Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:00pm
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CARS VS CANCER fundraiser Angelo Lambiase spearheads this very special event to benefit local Wilmington people struggling with Cancer, through the American Cancer Society. Spearheading this fundraiser, is Angelo Lambiase, creator of Cars vs Cancer~ A street fest and car show set to take place at the battleship on November 10th. And all the proceeds from THAT, too, go directly to the A.C.S. as well. WOW!. Awesome. PLease come and show your support, and help fight the battle against cancer. Performances at the Gypsy will include a Hip hop dance troupe, variety show acts, live music, comedians, and more. More interested acts should contact cars Vs. Cancer at carsvscancer@yahoo.com Stay tuned for more details.
2012
Jul 21

The Milestone
Charlotte, NC, US | 8:00pm
The Milestone
Charlotte, NC, US
Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:00pm
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Come celebrate the birthdays of three kickass musicians!!! Richie (drummer for All Rise), Adam (drummer for DSR) and Tiff (lead singer for The Bamfs).....we're getting old so show us some PUNK ROCK LOVE!!!! Couldn't find All Rise on the Reverbs, so check um out on the FBs - https://www.facebook.com/pages/All-Rise/168760086495310

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The Old One-Two
Hey fellas, Any interest in a show at Slim's on 5/16 with us and Sand Reckoner from Boston? The guys from Mumu Tutu recommended you. You can email us on here or at th...
Emily Pakes
BAMFs, you rocked the Casbah! Watch the video of it at www.youtube.com/emilypakes
Eva Rivera-Ferrell
Stoppin thru your page to check out your music! Be sure to "Like" my new facebook page so we can keep in touch!! Thx 4 the support!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eva-Rive...
C-Dot
GREAT MUSIC YOU HAVE!!! #ENJOYING ^_^
Emily Pakes
BAMFS, you'll be pleased to know that I was rocking your tunes over xmas break and Mom said, "What the hell is that?!"
MikeWhitePresents
wicked tunes guys..dig that tight rockin hook for "dissolve to evolve"..awesome song!!