Unskilled Professionalz
Formed in the spring of 2008, Unskilled Professionalz is a three piece punk rock band based in Northern VA. Begun as a Jamming project in the summer of 2007 With Jay Hess on bass and Eugene Hamrick on guitar and vocals and over the past three years has grown into a powerful, fast, and fun rock band.
Unskilled Professionalz sound is a mixture of 70’s punk rock and alternative rock of the 90’s. While the band has several diverse influences they are often associated with the Ramones, the Clash, Sex Pistols, Greenday, Nirvana, and Rancid.
“We put together a high energy live show that is a cannot miss. While not reinventing the wheel as far as music is concerned, our goal is to kick the piss out of rock and roll and push its limits. We like to write songs we enjoy and don’t worry about fitting in with any scenes or genre fads.” -Eugene
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Eugene Hamrick - Guitar and Lead Vocals
From the Beginning:
Born in the hell hole of America; Camden, NJ. Moved to VA at age 7 and has lived in Gainesville, VA Since. Currently attending The University of Mary Washington.
Influences:
Nirvana, Green Day, Blind Melon, The Pillows, The Ramones, Smashing Pumkins, Pearl Jam, Bush, Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, and lots more...
Enjoys:
Singing in the shower, Awesome Movies, Hanging with friends, the Occasional book, Writing songs, and walking his dog.
Jay Hess - Bass and Back up Vocals
From the Beginning:
Born in Frankfurt, Germany but raised mainly in Virginia (living in other random places as well). Received an associates degree from NOVA community college and now attends University of Mary Washington. Has hopes of becoming a psychologist.
Influences:
Anti-Flag, The Unseen, The Casualties, Billy Talent, Cheap Sex, Total Chaos, Lower Class Brats, Blitz, Aus Rotten, Reagan Youth, and many other punk bands
Enjoys:
Relaxing, eatting, sleeping, hanging out with friends, having a good time, playing music, and going to shows.
Fester - Drummer
From the beginning....
Born last of 3 in Fairfax,Va and except for short times in Philly And B-Mo, has lived here since ,soldiering the blue collar status, payin the bills, and when not a slave to the Man,have played drums behind a great number of amazing musicians ranging in styles from Psychedelia to Punk rock to Black metal.
Influences....
Satyricon, Moonspell,Covenant,Bauhaus,Queen,Refused,Carl Cox,Echo and the Bunnymen,30 Secs to Mars, Pink Floyd,Billy Talent,Depeche Mode.
Enjoys......
watching tv, running around the house making funny noises, eating fritos, petting my cats, working in the garden, and going to Difficult Run in Great Falls to drink, collect rocks and meet eye candy.