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Andrew Jackson Jihad is an American folk/punk/rock group from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2004. They have been classified as everything from indie rock to anti-folk to Americana. Andrew Jackson Jihad was formed after its original drummer, Justin James White, approached Sean Bonnette and Ben Gallaty, who had just left Rodan (not the Rodan of Kentucky fame) and The Sub-Standards.

Since then, many significant Arizona musicians have sat in with the remaining duo of Sean and Ben, including John De La Cruz of Fatigo and Asleep In The Sea's Owen Evans. Dylan Cook also plays mandolin regularly with the band. Andrew Jackson Jihad has obtained much coverage for their songs about "serial killers, cigarettes, child abuse, and a vengeful Jesus" [1].

They were also the subject of controversy within HeartattaCk regarding their "Love Song," which is narrated by a character who "smoke(s) crystal meth" and "laugh(s) at retards." Their fanbase is noted to be particularly loyal and fervent, singing along to every song even when the vocals drop out. [2] On Halloween 2005, Andrew Jackson Jihad covered Neutral Milk Hotel's In the Aeroplane Over the Sea album in its entirety at CounterCulture Cafe. Their biggest performance to date has been in their hometown with Flogging Molly and Authority Zero on Saint Patrick's Day 2006.

On April 15, 2006, the band played as part of the 2006 New Times Music Showcase, nominated for Best Americana Band, and won a 2006 Best of Phoenix later that year. Besides their local shows, where they have become arguably the most prominent representative in Arizona of the DIY ethic, they have also toured in clubs and basements across the Western United States[3], appearing at such venues as the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA. One show in Kimberly, Idaho saw the band in a cowboy bar and leaving the premises as soon as possible after the show.[4].

The band is a member of audioconfusion, a collective that hosts several Arizona bands. They have a split that just came out with Ghost Mice on Plan-It-X-Records. All recordings: since GetGlue only mentions the People...LP, don't forget about candy cigarettes, & cap guns which was recently re-released, the 12" split with ghost mice (mentioned), the 8" split with mischief brew- very cool record.

each band plays one song acoustic & electric, & the record was pressed with both songs in the same groove!way rad. the demos 1 & 2are all on their site as well as homestyle (highly recommended!), operation stackola, the split 7" w/Partners in 818, the UTI split 7" series w/O Pioneers!!!, Can't Maintain- their last official full length, holey man holy war, the split w/french quarter, the only god can judge me 10", the KXLU radio recordings, the Holiday in Gainesville one sided 12"...and i'm sure there's something new in the works!.

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