The Bigfellas is an
indie rock
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band from
San Diego, California
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. They're known for humorous songs such as "On The Green" (a rap song about golf) and somewhat controversial "I Wish That I Were Gay" in addition to tuneful
"California King" and "Wish You Knew". The band often cooks
grilled cheese
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sandwiches or
hot dog
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s onstage for the audience during shows.
Their music provides the theme song for two successful podcasts: "On The Green" is the music for ''The Super 70s Sports Podcast'' while "California King" opens the
Silicon Valley
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focused podcast ''Something Ventured''.
Drummer Shay Bell and keyboardist/singer Charlie Recksieck have been with the band for its duration.
Charlie also writes, records and performs with singer/songwriter
Spud Davenport in side band
Leaders In The Clubhouse They released their rock satire debut album, ''Won'' in 2015.
Film & TV
They appear in and have their music featured in the 2012 documentary ''
Don't Change The Subject'', and the movie's score was composed by Recksieck. The Bigfellas music also appears in the 2012 documentary ''Suds County, USA''. Charlie Recksieck also provided some musical cues for the
Bravo
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Arts and entertainment Music Groups and labels
*Bravo (band), a Russian rock band
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tv series, ''
LOLwork
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Premise
The series follows Ben Huh and his staff at Cheezburger, located in downtown Seattle
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''.
Discography
Albums:
*''Clap! - (2003)
* ''Chubbed Up'' - (2008)
* ''I Wish That I Were Gay''
P- (2009)
* ''Don't Change The Subject Soundtrack'' - (2012)
* ''Hiya'' (Chuck Charles) - (2020)
References
External links
*
Don't Change The Subject film siteChuck Charles 2020 album review
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Indie rock musical groups from California
Musical groups from San Diego
Musical groups established in 1997