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Santa Barbara,
California
United States
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Band Members
Chris Tallman, Scott Freshman,
Blair Harper, CJ Covarrubias
Influences
Boston Pops Orchestra, cheeseburgers, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, Black Flag, MINUTEMEN!, adorable little puppies, The Book of Kells, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, THIRTEENS!, Waylon and Willie and George and Tammy, kustom kars, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, MINGUS! MONK!, That girl on that show that used to be on TV, JOHNNY CASH, The Stones prior to 1975, Yo La Tengo, X!, bi-polar disorder, jaywalking, LES CLAYPOOL!, car theft.
The Beginning of Time
Sounds Like
If Igor Stravinsky teamed up with Joey Ramone to face down Hank Williams and Stiv Bators in a bar room brawl, The Snobs would be playing the soundtrack. Music for people who didn't want to be astronauts when they grew up.
Record Label
None at this time.  We would love it if Bloodshot Records called out of the blue long distance from Chicago and asked if we wanted to make a record, but that’s probably not going to happen.  We’ll continue to release recordings from The Nook in Buellton, where Erik Runge has hosted the band many a time and marveled at our wacky sense of humor.
Type of Label
Johnny Walker Black
Upcoming Shows
Apr 5 2008 - 9:00p
Ojai, California
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About The Snobs
The Snobs came together as a result of a prank (okay…some people would call it a crime) in San Francisco in 2003.  Scott and Chris were in town to see The Paranoids at the legendary Oasis Club, that venerable establishment with the pool that, when covered, doubled as a dancefloor.  They left early for the show and found parking quickly, much to their surprise, because parking South of Market is usually a matter of clairvoyance rather than availability.  Deciding to hit a bar and kill the forty-five minutes before the show instead of going directly to the Oasis, they repaired to a hole-in-the-wall joint a block away for a beer or two.

After settling in with a beer, Scott announced ‘Chris, I gotta take a leak.  Do you have the razor blade?  To which Chris responded ‘Yes, I do have the razor blade, and I have to clean out my wallet, so I will come with you.   The two of them then got up from their stools at the bar and headed towards the mens room, leaving in their wake a very suspicious bartender.

They entered the facility and found to their surprise, two guys trying to dislodge the condom machine from the wall.  These guys were so busy with their work that they were quite startled when Chris asked ‘Jesus, are guys in a band or what?’

‘No!  cried Blair.
‘Of course not! C.J. yelled. ‘Bands are for losers! Now help us with this goddamn condom machine.’

As the four of them busied themselves detaching the box from the wall, introductions were made.  Blair and C.J., oddly enough, lived in the Santa Barbara area, as did Scott and Chris.  Even odder was the fact that they’d come to see The Paranoids at the legendary Oasis Club. 

‘So what’s with the condom machine?  Scott asked, as they were getting nearer to freeing the fucking thing.

‘We’re going to steal it.  said Blair.
‘And mail it to the Pope.  C.J. added.
‘It’s a protest.  said Blair.

Well, it was immediately clear to Scott and Chris that these were fine fellows and most certainly in a band.  The machine finally came free of the wall and the four future band mates recovered from the exertion by sharing razor blades and clearing their wallets of extraneous business cards.  Just as they had almost figured out how to smuggle the condom machine out of the bar the bartender burst into the rest room. He appeared slightly upset.  The rest of the evening is a matter of public record with the San Francisco Police Department.
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35) Becky Ann Hinkley 
Location:
Disneyland
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Sunday, 6 April 2008 01:48 AM Write a comment
The stench of pure hard lovin, car fuckin', finger lickin' rock will haunt the Deer Lodge for many moons . . . but c'mon guys, don't sell yourself short.You know you can sell those viles of sweat for much, much more than you're asking!

PS
Below is a message from my cat for keeping me out too late. I'm sure you know what she means.

/*9999999999999999999
Snobs Merchandising Sunday, 6 April 2008 08:23 AM
Actually, we've reached a point where the production of Snobs RockSweat (tm) may have to be halted temporarily due to rising costs associated with outsourcing the packaging. We'll probably have to downgrade the containers from vials to paper bags in order to meet our production budget for fiscal year 2008, but we have no plans for eliminating this product at this time. Expect slight delays in shipping, however.

Also: Keep your eye out for our new line of shoe inserts!

Re: Your cat. She said that?!? Holy crap, I'd be very careful if I were you...
34) Stephanie Harper  Female
Location:
C -TOWN BABY
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Thursday, 20 March 2008 08:41 AM Write a comment
Can I just say... there have not been enough snobby shows in awhile and this is uncalled for!!! I need some snobs, my life depends on it!

Oh tell the drummer I think he's HOT!
Snobs Management Friday, 21 March 2008 09:03 AM
Thanks for your support, Stephanie! It HAS been a bit of a dry spell these past couple of months, but all that's about to change. We've managed to clear up the lewd conduct charges (won't be goin' to Guam again any time soon), settle out of court with Wal-Mart and straighten out that legal hassle with Bill Gates (copyright infringement my eye). Expect to start seeing the boys around a little more than you have, starting with the DeerLodge on April 5th!
33) Beth  Female
Location:
Seattle
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Thursday, 24 January 2008 07:44 PM Write a comment
So when are you guys playing Seattle?

Give CJ a noogie for me! Or, put me on your email list and I'll come down for a gig and do it myself! lol
Kris Friday, 25 January 2008 06:12 PM
Beth,
Since the Croc is a done deal, we're not sure when we'll be making the scene in Seattle. But we'll get that noogie to CJ ASAP. Send us your e-mail address via the handy-dandy button on our website and we'll put you on our mailing list for all future communications!
32) James Nisky  Male
Location:
Santa Barbara/Ventura
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Tuesday, 15 January 2008 12:16 PM Write a comment
Check me out at [www.myspace.com]
I am interested in putting together some underground shows in the area - Underground meaning you don't have to wear a clown suit and play Bee Gee's covers in some sad attempt to encourage yuppies to buy cocktails for women they hope to lay . . . remember the way black flag used to be in the 80's? Like that but music you can listen to . . .
31) The angel in the bar  Female
Location:
where else?
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Thursday, 10 January 2008 09:15 AM Write a comment
Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water.
30) The Beck 
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Thursday, 10 January 2008 02:50 AM Write a comment
You guys rocked my ass off. It's gone. I woke up and reached to scratch and wha nothing?!?!?! where the hell??!?! Then I remembered --Oh yeah Snobs show last night. I hope to get it back only to have it rocked off again. Same style.
sirhC Saturday, 12 January 2008 10:16 AM
Thanks! Your ass is safe with us. You can get it back anytime.
29) Heather S.  Female
Location:
Santa Barbara
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Wednesday, 9 January 2008 04:18 PM Write a comment
Are you guys going to be hanging out at SoHo before 8 tonight for drinks?
CCCCChrisss Wednesday, 9 January 2008 07:28 PM
The Snobs don't drink anymore, Heather. Of course, they don't drink any less, either...
28) Becky Ann 
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Saturday, 8 December 2007 12:35 PM Write a comment
razz (stick out tongue)

someone's pants are on fire.
27) Becky Ann 
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Saturday, 8 December 2007 12:32 PM Write a comment
New Roses. New Roses. New Roses.
wink
26) Becky Ann Hinkley 
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Saturday, 13 October 2007 11:01 AM Write a comment
frown
you'll get em next time sluggers.
Chrisssssss Saturday, 13 October 2007 04:24 PM
We can play through all manner of natural throwdowns, but rain and electric guitars ( and stand up basses, and drumsets) do not mix.

But next time, man.....they better watch out!
25) Lauren  Female
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Tuesday, 9 October 2007 10:19 PM Write a comment
Go CJ!! wink
24) Rob  Male
Location:
Santa Barbarion Land
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Sunday, 30 September 2007 02:42 PM Write a comment
I was lucky enough to meet Chris T. at work (yes, he's a working mortal like you and I) and I got 'THE SNOBS' CD from him. What a treat! OMG! I had a big smile of joy on my face the whole time I listened! Seriously, you guys should be signed to a major label (is the world deaf?). Sign me up for your next CD!

Smoking rifs, eclectic song range, and fun attitude, what more could you ask for? I’ve always loved Neil Young and Chris has that ‘down home’ (for lack of a better description) thing going, only with songs that are more lively (less depressing?). Keep up the great work boys! Sign me ‘a FAN!’
Chris Sunday, 30 September 2007 07:22 PM
Hey Rob!

Thanks for the props. Glad you enjoyed our CD, but hell, man; I was gonna give you a good reference for your new gig anyway. Our next CD will be available sometime before the end of the year and because you've signed on as a True-Blue Snobs Booster, your fan club price will be $10,000. That's the going rate for everybody except our moms, and we charge them $12,000.

Take care and good luck with the new job.
23) Powell Skateboards 
Location:
lost in space
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Friday, 28 September 2007 09:55 AM Write a comment
CJ you ROCK!!!

SURFS UP WITH THE SNOBS...
check this cool video!!
[youtube.com]
22) Karen Jones  Female
Location:
SYV
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Wednesday, 26 September 2007 01:18 PM Write a comment
Today is Meso Awareness Day so everyone call your local radio stations and request they play a Warren Zevon tune. Warren died of asbestos related cancer 9-7-2003. What does this have to do with the Snobs? Well, the Snobs have generously agreed to play a Warren Zevon Tribute on Dec. 8 2007 at the Maverick Saloon in the SYV. Also on the bill: Kenny Edwards and Phil Cody. Mark your day planner.
Chris Thursday, 27 September 2007 05:01 PM
See that picture, folks? That's Karen on the right singing one of Warren Zevon's songs to him by his tour bus in the Ventura Theater parking lot. This is either uber-fandom or dementia, or maybe a combination. Who could refuse an invitation to play a tribute to WZ when she's putting it together? Thanks for asking us, Karen!
21) Nice hair girl 
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Tuesday, 25 September 2007 11:35 PM Write a comment
Dear Snobs,

i’ve gotta few dilemmas i know can only be solved by some good ‘ol panty-droppin’ rock and rollers like yourselves. i hope you don’t mind me askin’ knowing that the best advice is no advice unless it is received through your licks and lyrics. But i keep finding things disappearing in Santa Barbara:
>Fancy Feast of the grilled variety
>A really great puddin’ pie
>Bear Traps (solely so I can cry)
>Non-flammable Ant Spray.

But what is really getting me all tangled is that i keep seeing the numbers ‘42’ everywhere i go.
What should I do?

Sincerely,
Nice hair girl
Bill Nye Wednesday, 26 September 2007 06:43 AM
Thank God for easy questions!

Things have been disappearing from Santa Barbara ever since they rebuilt the town after the 1925 earthquake. The predominant theory is that during reconstruction they left a few portals of negative energy unsealed, so when certain objects (bear traps, Grilled Fancy Feast, non-flammable ant spray) get close to those portals they are automatically sucked into the next dimension.

The number '42', according to the scientist Douglas Adams, is the answer provided by a massive computer when asked the question 'What is the meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything?'. Whenever you encounter the number '42', make a note. When you arrive at the forty-second encounter with this number, look around that site carefully; There should be a portal nearby, probably with a big neon sign that says 'BEAR TRAPS, PUDDIN'PIES, GRILLED FANCY FEAST, ETC.' Simply step through the gateway for all your shopping needs.
20) Huckleberry 
Location:
Snob Abarbara
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Thursday, 20 September 2007 07:30 PM Write a comment
I met me a pretty girl at your last show...she called me the next day but her phone cut out when she was leaving a message so I didn't get the last two digits of her phone number. Where's the creekside?
cool
Chrissssss Saturday, 22 September 2007 09:50 AM
The Creekside is right where you left it, amigo: Three hundred down on Hollister from the Hollister/Modoc intersection. Ya can't miss it. If you do, you shouldn't be driving anyway.

So her phone cut out when she was leaving you a message and you didn't get the last two digits of her phone number, eh? Gee, that almost never happens...
19) luke lion  Male
Location:
san diego
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Friday, 24 August 2007 11:26 AM Write a comment
the show at the MARLIN in H.B. was rippin!!!! cool
Freshtone Friday, 24 August 2007 11:32 AM
Our youngest fan... We like to get em hooked before they know how to walk!!!
18) Joanna  Female
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Friday, 24 August 2007 04:27 AM Write a comment
Hey Scott!
It's Joanna. Your website is hilarious! Much credit you deserve for your comic genius and MySpace mockery. Thanks for dinner and drinks the other night and for letting me kick your ass in pool. That was a lot of fun. See you soon!

Joanna
17) Gregg (The Fallen Stars)  Male
Location:
orange county, ca.
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Sunday, 12 August 2007 11:32 AM Write a comment
GREAT show last night, boys! Love yer songs, thanks for the cd. Hope to see you soon! -Gregg
Chris Sunday, 12 August 2007 03:22 PM
Big thanks to you and the rest of the Fallen Stars, Gregg! It was a great thing to see you all in action at such a fine establishment. Kudos to Phil Cody as well. We're gonna get the 'Stars up here as soon as we can so we'll definitely be in touch.
16) Red Scare 
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Monday, 9 July 2007 11:35 PM Write a comment
I would arrive at 7 for a show that starts at 11 to hear just one line of Chris'poetry. I would brave dead drunken Indian burial grounds during white-knuckle attempts to hear Scott play just one note on his guitar. I would climb on the backs (and possibly pull a little hair) of the throngs of women throwing themselves at CJ's feet just to catch a glimpse of him pull out Effie outta her case. And I would draw a mustache on my face with a Sharpie just to hear one crash of of Blair's cymbals.
I heart The Snobs.
Chris Tuesday, 10 July 2007 07:08 AM
Speechless. We're speechless here at Snobs Central. The love is so strong that we've decided to quit our day jobs and make presents for all our fans, starting right here. Little arrangements of paper flowers. Mosaics made from macaroni. Left-handed crayon drawings. The Snobs heart ya right back!!
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