Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (often abbreviated as MFGG or the Gimmes) is an American punk rock supergroup and cover band originating from San Francisco, California in 1995. The band’s lineup includes Spike Slawson, Fat Mike, Joey Cape, and Dave Raun, with Chris Shiflett being a former member oai_citation:1,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Wikipedia. They are known for their energetic punk rock interpretations of a wide range of songs from different genres, often adding a humorous touch to their covers.

Here’s more about them:

Genres:

The Gimmes are known for their punk rock, pop punk, and skate punk styles, creating rapid-fire punk interpretations of a myriad of songs, often with a humorous edge oai_citation:2,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Wikipedia.

Discography:

Their discography includes five studio albums, three EPs, one live album, one compilation album, eighteen singles, one box set, and three music videos. Some of their notable albums include:

• Have a Ball (1997): Covers of classic 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s songs by singer/songwriters like Elton John, Neil Diamond, and John Denver.
• Are a Drag (1999): Entirely consists of show tunes.
• Blow in the Wind (2001): Covers of ’60s classics.
• Take a Break (2003): Covers of contemporary R&B songs.
• Ruin Jonny’s Bar Mitzvah (2004): Recorded live at a bar mitzvah, consists of pop music from the 1960s through the 1980s.
• Love Their Country (2006): A country and western themed album covering tracks by artists like Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks, Hank Williams, Sr., and Johnny Cash oai_citation:3,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes discography – Wikipediaoai_citation:4,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Wikipedia.

Performance Style:

The band’s performances are known for their energetic and humorous style. They exclusively work as a cover band, providing punk rock renditions of a diverse range of songs from different eras oai_citation:5,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Wikipediaoai_citation:6,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – AllMusic.

Label Associations:

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes have been associated with labels like Fat Wreck Chords and Pizza of Death oai_citation:7,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Wikipedia.

Website and Contact:

You can follow their upcoming shows and get concert, live stream, and tour updates on their official website mefirstandthegimmegimmes.com. For management inquiries, you can contact Audra Angeli-Morse at dinoandluigi@gmail.com, and for booking in North America, you can reach out to Stormy Shepherd at stormy@leavehomebooking.com, and for international booking, contact Dave Pollack oai_citation:8,Me First And The Gimme Gimmes – The Best Band In The World.

Fun Fact:

The band’s name is derived from a children’s book by Gerald G. Jampolsky and Diane V. Cirincione oai_citation:9,Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Wikipedia.

Their journey displays a unique approach to covering songs from various genres, making them a distinctive act in the punk rock scene.