The Old Haunts

The Old Haunts are an amazing swamp rock trio from Olympia, WA. They formed in 2001 and quickly gained a reputation for their energetic live shows. After selling out two self released EPs, the Old Haunts signed to Kill Rock Stars and released their first full-length disc, Fallow Field in 2005.

Their sophomore album, "Fuel on Fire" features a solidified line up with the return of original drummer Curtis Phillips (Excuse 17, Reagan Years) to the ever-constant duo of Craig Extine (guitar, vocals) and Scott Seckington (bass, piano). "Fuel on Fire" was recorded with the legendary producer/engineer Johnny Sangster (The Briefs, Mudhoney, The Makers, etc) at Avast! Studio in Seattle. Both of these factors contribute to a record that displays a band comfortable in its skin and ready to push themselves farther. As Craig says, ï¿? We took risks, and left ourselves more vulnerable, which in the end yielded a more confident and unique album. We pushed our range more. The album has a more dynamic set of songs, while maintaining a cohesive style.ï¿?

The Old Haunts have a sound that is hard to pinpoint. They draw influence from the roots of an array of styles. You can hear elements of early rock n roll, country, 60ï¿?s british invasion, garage, psychedelia, glam, punk, rockabilly, blues, hardcore, and reggae. They have received favorable comparisons to the Animals, Television, Screaminï¿? Jay Hawkins, The Sonics, The Modern Lovers, The Wipers, and CCR. None of these references quite describe the unique style that has attracted attention from around the world.