Rufio
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History
Rufio was formed when bassist Jon Berry was a freshman in college and the other three members, Scott Sellers, Mike Jimenez, and Clark Domae were in their senior year of high school. Sellers and Domae had been acquainted for some time and found a shared talent in the guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
. Sellers met Berry and they began playing together in various groups and sessions. Around the same time, the two purchased a 4-track
Multitrack recording
Multitrack recording is a method of sound recording that allows for the separate recording of multiple sound sources to create a cohesive whole...
to record the songs they were writing. After Berry and Sellers began recording, they asked Jimenez to listen to their recordings and play drums with them. Domae joined shortly after and completed the official lineup. The band took their name from the character Rufio, leader of the Lost Boys in the absence of Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
in the 1991 film Hook
Hook (film)
Hook is a 1991 American fantasy film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins, and features Maggie Smith, Caroline Goodall, Charlie Korsmo, Amber Scott, and Dante Basco. Hook acts as a sequel to Peter Pan's original adventures, focusing...
.
Recordings and tours
Rufio released their debut recording in 2001 on The Militia GroupThe Militia Group
-History:The Militia Group was founded in 1998 by Chad Pearson as a booking agency, booking for artists such as Slick Shoes, Craig's Brother, Dogwood, twothirtyeight, Acceptance, and Element 101. Rory Felton and Chad Pearson partnered in 2000 to turn the booking agency into a record company...
label, Perhaps, I Suppose.... The band returned in June 2003 with MCMLXXXV
MCMLXXXV
MCMLXXXV is the second album by Rancho Cucamonga, California-based pop punk band Rufio. The album is also referred to as simply 1985 on the heading of the music videos for its singles and in online stores.-Track listing:# "Countdown" – 3:13...
(released on the Nitro label), which was recorded with the aid of producer Nick Rasculinecz who has also recorded with Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
and Rancid
Rancid (band)
Rancid is an American punk rock band formed in Berkeley, California in 1991. Founded by Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman, both of whom previously played in the ska punk band Operation Ivy, Rancid is credited—along with Green Day and The Offspring—for reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the...
. Rufio went on to play on the Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
that summer supporting that album. Their third album, The Comfort of Home
The Comfort of Home
The Comfort of Home is the third album to be released by pop punk band Rufio.-Track listing:# "Out Of Control" – 3:32# "Let Fate Decide" – 2:39# "A Simple Line" – 2:36# "Interlude" – 1:07# "Never Learn" – 3:44# "Bitter Season" – 3:07...
, was released in July 2005. The band embarked on a tour that fall with MxPx
MxPx
MxPx is a pop punk band from Bremerton, Washington with connections to the Christian punk scene. The band has recorded eight studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums, a live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and released 20 singles....
and Relient K
Relient K
Relient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
.
Lineup changes
In late January 2006, Berry and Jimenez left Rufio citing creative differences. Following the loss of two members, the band pulled out of their tour with No Use for a NameNo Use for a Name
No Use for a Name is a punk rock band from San Jose, California, United States formed in 1987 by Chris Dodge , Steve Papoutsis , Rory Koff and John Meyers...
. While no official statement had then been made regarding a breakup, in a 2006 interview No Use For A Name acknowledged as much.
Since leaving, Mike Jimenez formed a new band called Science Fiction Theater. Sellers and Domae started a band called BigCity.
On Thursday April 5, 2007, the band announced on their MySpace page that they were to play an official farewell show on June 1, 2007 at The Glass House in Pomona, California
Pomona, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Pomona had a population of 149,058, a slight decline from the 2000 census population. The population density was 6,491.2 people per square mile...
followed by a South American tour. The statement in full read:
"Farewell show and South American tour.
well... its been a while friends... and we've finally decided that its time to do an official farewell show with all the members of Rufio on June 1. We thought it would be a good way to show our appreciation to all our hometown friends and fans who have supported us from the very beginning. We figured the Glasshouse would be a very appropriate venue to host the show and we hope to see ALLLL of you there! we'll be playing a variety of songs, and even oldies we rarely play! Its going to be a sad night but it also means the birth of new projects and new music! We're also going down to South America in June for one last hoorah. we're very excited about this. there are some shows posted right now, and more will be posted later. we cant wait to party with you crazy South Americans! come party with us one last time! Love, Rufio."
However, the band played a few gigs in 2008, and on December 27, 2009, drummer Terry Stirling Jr.
Terry Stirling Jr.
Terry Lee Stirling Jr. is an American drummer.-Biography:Terry Stirling Jr. was born in Artesia, California but grew up in Ontario, California. He began playing the drums when he was 6 years old, and received his first drum kit for Christmas when he was 7...
announced the release of an EP to be entitled The Loneliest.
Rufio announced they are recording a full-length album due out Summer 2010 followed by worldwide touring.
In October 2010, Domae announced that he was leaving the band to pursue other projects.
In a youtube video released by Terry Stirling Jr. he has reportedly left Rufio to pursue other endeavors as of 4/29/11.
Members
- Scott Sellers- Vocals/Guitar(2001–2007, 2009–Present)
- Taylor Albaugh- Bass/Vocals (2009–Present)
- Jeremy Binion - Guitar (2010–Present)
Former members
- Mike Jimenez- Drums (2001–2006)
- Jon Berry- Bass (2001–2006)
- Clark Domae- Guitar (2001–2007, 2009–2010)
- Terry Stirling Jr.Terry Stirling Jr.Terry Lee Stirling Jr. is an American drummer.-Biography:Terry Stirling Jr. was born in Artesia, California but grew up in Ontario, California. He began playing the drums when he was 6 years old, and received his first drum kit for Christmas when he was 7...
- Drums (2009–2011)
Albums
- Perhaps, I Suppose... (released 2001 on The Militia GroupThe Militia Group-History:The Militia Group was founded in 1998 by Chad Pearson as a booking agency, booking for artists such as Slick Shoes, Craig's Brother, Dogwood, twothirtyeight, Acceptance, and Element 101. Rory Felton and Chad Pearson partnered in 2000 to turn the booking agency into a record company...
) - MCMLXXXVMCMLXXXVMCMLXXXV is the second album by Rancho Cucamonga, California-based pop punk band Rufio. The album is also referred to as simply 1985 on the heading of the music videos for its singles and in online stores.-Track listing:# "Countdown" – 3:13...
(released 2003 on Nitro RecordsNitro RecordsNitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
) - The Comfort of HomeThe Comfort of HomeThe Comfort of Home is the third album to be released by pop punk band Rufio.-Track listing:# "Out Of Control" – 3:32# "Let Fate Decide" – 2:39# "A Simple Line" – 2:36# "Interlude" – 1:07# "Never Learn" – 3:44# "Bitter Season" – 3:07...
(released 2005 on Nitro RecordsNitro RecordsNitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
) - Anybody Out ThereAnybody Out ThereAnybody Out There is the fourth full-length album by pop punk band Rufio. This is the band's first album since their hiatus in 2007. Rufio announced the first single from the album entitled "Little World", as well as the album tracklistand the pre-order and 'Old School Fan Package.' This will be...
(released July 27, 2010 on The Militia GroupThe Militia Group-History:The Militia Group was founded in 1998 by Chad Pearson as a booking agency, booking for artists such as Slick Shoes, Craig's Brother, Dogwood, twothirtyeight, Acceptance, and Element 101. Rory Felton and Chad Pearson partnered in 2000 to turn the booking agency into a record company...
)
Singles & EPs
- Rufio EP (released 2003 on Nitro RecordsNitro RecordsNitro Records is an independent record label created and owned by Dexter Holland and Greg Kriesel . They started the label in 1994. The label is famous for being an incubator for punk rock artists who have subsequently become successful, most notably AFI...
) - Above Me (Acoustic) 7" (released 2007 at their Farewell Tour in South America)
- The Loneliest EP (released January 19, 2010)