tommygun

tommygun is a three-piece that came together in the spring of 2001 in Winston-Salem, N.C. The band released its first full-length CD, "recreation" in the Fall of 2003 and its EP "cranes and camels" in May 2005.



Doug Hawkins and Geoff Abell hail originally from Statesville, N.C. Abell spent many years during the 90's with Chapel Hill-based Capsize 7, which released several 7-inch singles, an EP on Mammoth affiliated Hep-Cat Records, and a full-length CD on Caroline Records. On the Caroline label, Capsize 7 toured the US extensively and played 15 shows on the side-stage at Lollapalooza 1996.



Hawkins has played with various local groups. Jamie Miyares, a Winston-Salem songwriter and classical pianist for 17 years, made the transition into rock following an interview with producer Mitch Easter during her stint with NPR news, which resulted in her playing bass briefly with Shalini Chatterjee.



the band is finishing up its third record, "Flames in Winter," due out soon and recorded by Jeff Irving and Brian Daub at the werehouse in Winston-Salem.