Swim At Your Own Risk
The History of the Piranha Brothers

The Piranha Bros. Band was formed in 1977 by Michael Piranha. Tom Piranha,
Jesse Abarca, and Phil Miller. Over the course of two decades they have enjoyed the
privilege of making a fine living by rocking their audiences live and recorded, with
their great playing and showmanship. Although Jesse and Phil have long since
moved on, Michael and Tom have lead the band through three record label deals,
years of touring, and over six thousand live shows and still show up and play with
the same intensity that became the band's trademark over 20 years ago. Presenting
their music in a deft blend of classic rock and funk, sparkling originals, and
up-to-the-minute rock hits, they stand alone in their ability to reach almost every
audience member with a sincere shot of that person's own fave type of music.

The Piranha Bros. Band called Chicago their home from their inception until 1992,
when Tom and Michael moved to Honolulu, finally giving in to to the dream they
spoke of frequently, as they performed in Hawaii on a regular basis. Along the way,
they recorded two CD's worth of material for MCA Records, released on Japan's
Alfa label (entitled WIDOWS), and were briefly signed to Jimmy Ienner's
RENDEZVOUS record label. They have recorded with, played with, and opened for
the likes of WAR, OZZY OSBOURNE, TOTO, BO DIDDLEY, THE KNACK,
JAMES COTTON, ELVIN BISHOP, PAPA CHUBBY, PAT TRAVERS,
SMASHING PUMPKINS, MARK & BRIAN, CHEAP TRICK, JEFFERSON
STARSHIP, and many others. In an industry about as stable as nitroglycerin and as
trendy as a super model's wardrobe, The Piranha Bros. Band have proven that being
great at what you do is only half the battle. Their intense love of the music they make
has enabled them to surf every wave of success and hardship that has come their
way. They are the very epitome of Rock Warriors. AND...they're funny as Hell to boot

On June 17th of the year 2000, Tom and Mike were joined by a certain Mr. Sean
Thibadeaux, a home - grown Honolulu boy who has accrued not only a Masters
Degree in music composition from the University of Michigan, but has racked up
playing time everywhere from the Mainland US to Hong Kong. Sean is the first
bonafide lead singer to share lead vocal duties with Tom and Mike since Scotty
Kane and Phil Miller left over fifteen years ago. Mike has also said," NOBODY
knows more about playing a guitar than this guy ". He must be seen to be
believed.....but trying to carry on an extended conversation with Sean may result in
the user's tongue getting fatigued. Big brain - tight lips. It has been rumored that
Sean has only spoken to Tom twice, and Mike not at all in the one+ year he has
been playing with the Brothers. Tom adds, "He also sent me an e-mail once. It was blank."

In a state with such amazing musical texture as Hawaii, The Piranha Bros. Band
enjoys the distinction of being the only REAL rock & roll band that lives here.
Heck, somebody's gotta do it!

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Swim At Your Own Risk The History of the Piranha Brothers

Swim At Your Own Risk
The History of the Piranha Brothers