Welcome to the home of The Experiments. We're a rock / punk band based in San Diego, CA. We've been together forever, and have played all over the USA. REVIEWER Magazine says we "are the ultimate DIY, underground indie band". Music Matters says we "are an exciting vision to see live, fueled by the energy of their music and by the devotion of their fans." The Syracuse New Times says we have "influences audible from the Ramones, Cheap Trick, Generation X and the Who."
So poke around, download some music, or check out when we're playing next. Or, you can send us hate mail. We love hate mail.
News
October 19,2008
Whoa, long time, no news!
Well, we've been taking a break, shuffling around in "real world" job land. But, we HAVE A SHOW this Thursday at Winstons, with ATM, Charlie & Inciting Riots at Winston's in Ocean Beach. Come on out, it's been a while, we'll catch up and have a wild time. See the calendar page for details.
June 15, 2008
Hey now.
We are getting ready to go into the studio to record a new CD. In the meantime, check out our new Video Page.
May 21, 2008
TONIGHT - we're playing at O'Connell's with NoiseGod and Bedpost Buzzard. We're up 2nd at about 10pm and it's FREE! Check the calendar page for details.
March 6, 2008
This Saturday, in Escondido, we're playing at The Metaphor Cafe. We're up first, right at 7pm, followed by 12Cent, Deadites Revenge, Vietnam HC and Los Duggans. The show's over at 10:30. So, EARLY SHOW - be there by 7!
The show will be video & audio taped, and if it turns out well, a DVD will be made. Fans will get interviewed. So you could show up on the DVD!
We just added a show for next Friday - Leap Day - February 29th at The Royal Dive in Oceanside. We're up first at 9pm. Check the calendar for details.
This Saturday - tomorrow - party at Drew's for Phil's going away. Phil's headed to Vietnam for a year. Help us send him off in style. 7pm at Drew's. If you know where Drew lives, or who Phil is, then you are invited. Expect a kitchen jam & sing-a-long.
January 31, 2008
Two new shows to announce: This coming Wednesday (Feb 6) at Brick By Brick - we're up last at 11:30. We're playing with The Business End & Captain Hashbrown, both from the San Fran area, and Prosthetic Arms from right here in SD. Then, Saturday March 8th, we're at The Metaphor Cafe, in Escondido, with 12Cent, Deadites Revenge and some others. That one is ALL AGES! - with beer and wine served - the best of both worlds. It starts early at 7pm, and we're onstage arounf 8:30, followed by 12Cent. Hit the calendar page for more info.
See you there!
December 19, 2007
Check out this bit in the San Diego Reader. Kinda fun.
Don't forget about our show this Saturday, Dec 22, at The Zombie Lounge.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
November 20, 2007
So, we got a show coming up on December 22, at The Zombie Lounge, plus check out our Christmas song here
Thanks to everyone who came out for our CD release party last weekend. It was a blast.
Try not to eat to much tomorrow!
October 30, 2007
Got a couple of shows coming up: This Friday , November 2, at O'Connells, with Gizzards, C.D.M. & more. Also, Friday November 16, at The Rhythm lounge, with 12Cent & more. click for more.
September 25, 2007
Here's some video from the Rhythm Lounge show last weekend. It was a great night, with much drinking & celebrating. Oh, and some great music, too!
Happy birthday Matt, and we'll miss you, Ceci!
As usual, the video was taken by Mr. Pete Nutz, of 12Cent. Thanks Pete!
August 30, 2007
Music! Shows! Video!
We just posted 5 new songs for listen & download over on the music page. These are studio songs we've been working on (on & off) for the last who knows how long (too long). I'm not sure what we are going to do with them, as far as a CD or whatnot, but you can get them now!
Matt from Gizzards is turning 30! There's going to be a huge birthday party for him on Saturday September 15th at The Rhythm Lounge. Gizzards, us, and more. We'll let you know when the band lineup is final.
Check out the video I posted a few days ago. I hope to get some more video stuff going in the future.
Have a great Labor Day weekend. If you're in Pacific Beach, stop in at the 12Cent House and say hi!
August 24, 2007
Hey! So sorry we haven't updated the site in so long. We have several new songs done and ready to put up on the music page. We'll get those up in
the next week or so. In the meantime, enjoy this video from a party we played last weekend:
You may notice a few other musicians in the crowd or singing along - That's James from DPI, a few guys from Gizzards, Sean from CDM, and more. The video was taken by Pete from 12Cent - thanks Pete!
Enjoy, and we promise to get those songs up soon!
May 16, 2007
Got a huge show coming up on Friday May 25th. That's the Friday of the 3 day weekend! We've got 6 great punk bands for you: 12Cent, Gizzards, Bedpost Buzzard, Temper Tantrum from L.A., Mad Bomber, also from L.A., and of course, The Experiments.
Things start at 9:15 sharp, at The Rhythm Lounge. Go to the calendar page for details. This is going to be one hell of a show.
We've been working on our new CD, doing some studio work, and re-recording some parts that were not up to snuff. We hope to have that out sometime this summer.
Thanks to everyone that came out to Andy's party this past weekend. That was a good time. We don't play acoustic very often, so it's always fun.
March 8, 2007
Hello! St. Patrick's Day Party at Brian's house March 17th, with 12Cent. Also, come out and see the Gizzards & DPI at Winston's in OB tomorrow night (March 9).
January 14, 2007
We're on a new complilation CD, If It Aint Broke, Hit It Harder, put out by F-Bomb Records. It's pretty good, and you should be able to find it at a record store near you!
We have a few more shows coming up - Jan. 28th, that's a Sunday afternoon, at Winston's, & Sat. Feb. 10th at 710 Beach Club (previously known as Blind Melons). The details are still up in the air, but I'll put them on the Calendar when things are more solid.
Have a great day, try to keep warm.
December 20, 2006
Merry Christmas! I just posted our new christmas song, Smells Like Christmas Spirit. Go over and listen! Podcasters: please feel free to use this song in your podcast or whatever.
December 5, 2006
Got a show next Saturday, Dec 16th at The Rhythm Lounge, with three of our favorite bands, 12Cent,Gizzards & CDM. If you've seen us this year, chances are you've seen these bands. We are producing it, which means we run the show, which means no bullshit, just loud, great music.
Hey all. We're going into the studio tomorrow to record our new X-Mas song. We hope to have that available for you to download in time for the big day.
We added some shows: Sat. December 16 at The Rhythm Lounge & Sat. January 12 at The Zombie Lounge. We're lounge lizards now, I guess. 12Cent is on the Rhythm Lounge show, with 2 others TBA. Check the Calendar for details.
October 26, 2006
Don't forget, Halloween party this Sat, Oct. 28th, at Brian's. We're playing at 8, followed by 12Cent at 9pm. Wear your costume, and girls, show some cleavage. It's the law!
September 30, 2006
Hey - we're playing at Fannies tonight at 9:15. 12Cent goes on at midnight. Sorry about the late notice.
Also - we're having a Halloween party with 12Cent at Brian's house on Sat. October 28, and we're playing on the actual Halloween, Tues Oct. 31 at O'Connells.
See ya tonight!
August 25, 2006
What a great show this past Tuesday! I love O'Connells. BTW, 12Cent is playing there this coming Tuesday, Aug. 29 with Gizzards.
Speaking of 12Cent, we are playing with them on Sunday, Sept. 10th, at The Zombie Lounge. I was there this past Sunday for the first time, and it's a really cool bar. See the calendar page for details.
August 11, 2006
I'm really excited about this show we have coming up on Tues, August 22. I know it's a Tuesday, but it's gonna rock.
It's:
* Gizzards who we all know and love, and they have a new CD that is totally awesome, OMG!
* CDM, who are really good guys.
* A band who's friends with Gizzards, called The Americans who I've not seen live yet, but their songs on MySpace are great.
* A Satan Metal band from VA called The Seventh Gate.
* The Experiments, of course.
All this at O'Connells, which is a really great neighborhood bar with friendly staff and cheap drinks. Brian put this together, 3 cheers for Brian!
July 20, 2006
Show this Saturday night at Buster Daly's in North Park. Tear youself away from Comic-Con for an hour and rock out! Check it.
July 5, 2006
Wow, what a weekend. What a party! Got some great video, some great memories, and had a wicked hangover. The cops came and told us to stop playing, but we were pretty much done anyway, and they were cool about it. Thanks to all that came out! Mail me if you want a copy of the DVD.
June 29, 2006
The big holiday weekend is almost upon us! Party at Brian's with 12Cent and us playing at 8pm. 1231 Thomas Ave in Pacific Beach (San Diego). Party all day & night, bands at 8pm. Spend the day at the beach, then walk the 5 blocks down to Brian's for some rock & punk!
Have a great weekend! The cops will be out in force, with roadblocks, etc, so if you're drunk, a cab is WAY CHEAPER than a DUI. Trust me, I know.
June 21, 2006
Hey all. Next Saturday, July 1, party at Brian's. 12Cent and us will be playing. BYOB, bands start at sunset. In P.B. on Thomas St. Look for the giant 12Cent sign. We wanted to have a 4th of July party, but that's on a Tuesday this year, so we're having it early.
June 16, 2006
Tonight! At O'Connells. $3.00 Admission = CHEAP. We're on late, so there's plenty of time to get drunk. O'Connells has a great sound system and sound guy, cheap drinks, and super friendly staff. Also playing are The Gooses and Arroyos. Come on out, and thank you for your support. I promise, we will rock extra hard tonight!
June 7, 2006
First off, thanks to everyone that came out this past Friday night. Wow, what a night. Shot & a beer specials will always fuck you up. Just ask 12Cent Dan. Thanks Shane & Henry, The Rhythm Lounge ALWAYS rules.
New shows: Friday June 16 at O'Connell's. We're up last at midnight. Party At Brian's Saturday July 1st, at sunset. Thursday August 17th at Tio Leos. For details, hit the calendar page
May 25, 2006
I am really, really excited about the show we have coming up on Friday, June 2nd, at The Rhythm Lounge. First off, it's the San Diego club debut of 12Cent. Originally from Boston, 12Cent moved here in February. We've played a few partys with them, they are awesome. Also featured are Gizzards, who we all know and love, and CDM - Celibate Drunken Monks. These guys don't have a website, so I can't link them, but trust me, they are great.
The Rhythm Lounge is a great place to see bands. The cover change is low, drinks are cheap, and the staff is friendly. Henry, the owner, is a really great guy.
The Rhythm Lounge
3048 Midway Drive in the Sports Arena area
(619) 224-4835 Map
This is going to be a great night. I urge all of you to come out and see 4 of San Diego's best bands.
May 24, 2006
Hey, we're on the Underlife Podcast, eposode 7, from May 10th. It's "a weekly non-commercial podcast produced and recorded in Toronto, Canada. Underlife is recorded in Portuguese and distributed to the Brazilian public." So, there ya go. You don't get much more international than that.
We're on a lot of podcasts these days. I'll have to make a "Podcast Roundup" page.
Got a huge show coming up on Friday May 25th. That's the Friday of the 3 day weekend! We've got 6 great punk bands for you: 
We're on a new complilation CD, If It Aint Broke, Hit It Harder, put out by 
Got a show next Saturday, Dec 16th at The Rhythm Lounge, with three of our favorite bands, 
I am really, really excited about the show we have coming up on Friday, June 2nd, at The Rhythm Lounge. First off, it's the San Diego club debut of