Rose Blossom Punch

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Rose Blossom Punch
Origin Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres Post-grunge, alternative rock
Years active1995 (1995)-1999 (1999)
Labels Tooth and Nail, SaraBellum, Jackson Rubio
Associated acts Poor Old Lu, Fair
Members

Rose Blossom Punch was a post-grunge/alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. It was formed in 1995 by Aaron Sprinkle and Paul Mumaw, with Poor Old Lu bassist Nick Barber and guitarist Terry Coggins.

Contents

Two songs, "Sowing in the Sun" (1995) and "See It in Me" (1996), appeared on Tooth and Nail Records compilations, and a demo of "Based on a True Story" in a 1997 SaraBellum Records sampler. An album, Ephemere, was released on July 10, 1997 on SaraBellum. An EP, Sorry to Disappoint You, recorded for Jackson Rubio in 1999, was self-released in December 2000.

Discography

Compilation appearances

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References

  1. "Sorry To Disappoint You, by Rose Blossom Punch". Rose Blossom Punch.