Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

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Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

About Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Punk's premier cover artists, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are a conglomerate of some of the most recognizable faces in new-school punk. Drawn together by a mutual love of '60s and '70s music, the Gimme Gimmes work exclusively as a cover band. Their repertoire includes songs from such acts as Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, and John Denver. With an ever-changing cast of characters, singer Spike Slawson (of the Swingin' Utters) originally formed the Gimme Gimmes in 1995, drawing on the talents of NOFX bassist Fat Mike, Lagwagon singer/guitarist Joey Cape, No Use for a Name guitarist Chris Shiflett (aka Jackson), and Lagwagon drummer Dave Raun. Never originally aiming to put out a record, the band made appearances on punk compilation albums through much of the year. In 1997, however, they began releasing singles named after the singer they had covered. They produced Billy, Diamond, Bob, Denver, and Barry in this manner. Finally, the group produced its first full-length effort, Have a Ball, in late 1997. Two years later, Are a Drag arrived. This particular album was a hit at college radio thanks to the band's quirky renditions of popular show tunes. In 1999, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes reworked bubblegum classics from the '60s and '70s for Blow in the Wind. Once more, the band was a hit on college radio, and pop kids started catching on to Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' infectious pop sound. The R&B-tailored album Take a Break was released in July 2003, just in time for the band's fifth appearance on the annual Vans Warped Tour. In 2004, they tackled a set of classic rock hits, easy listening numbers, and even "Hava Nagila" on the "live" album Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah, which included enhanced video footage of the gig in question. Continuing with the notion that no genre was safe from a Gimme Gimme makeover, Love Their Country appeared two years later, covering everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Johnny Cash to the Eagles. After the digital release of the holiday sampler Hanuk-Comp in 2007, the band followed up with Have Another Ball!, which debuted in July 2008. In 2011, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes released the Australian-themed Go Down Under EP, and then followed it up with an EP of Japanese covers titled Sing in Japanese. Their eighth album, Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! was a collection of songs by pop's greatest divas, from Madonna to Cher, which appeared in summer 2014. In 2017, the group released their first greatest-hits collection, Rake It In. ~ David Cornelius, Rovi

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About Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

Punk's premier cover artists, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are a conglomerate of some of the most recognizable faces in new-school punk. Drawn together by a mutual love of '60s and '70s music, the Gimme Gimmes work exclusively as a cover band. Their repertoire includes songs from such acts as Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, and John Denver. With an ever-changing cast of characters, singer Spike Slawson (of the Swingin' Utters) originally formed the Gimme Gimmes in 1995, drawing on the talents of NOFX bassist Fat Mike, Lagwagon singer/guitarist Joey Cape, No Use for a Name guitarist Chris Shiflett (aka Jackson), and Lagwagon drummer Dave Raun. Never originally aiming to put out a record, the band made appearances on punk compilation albums through much of the year. In 1997, however, they began releasing singles named after the singer they had covered. They produced Billy, Diamond, Bob, Denver, and Barry in this manner. Finally, the group produced its first full-length effort, Have a Ball, in late 1997. Two years later, Are a Drag arrived. This particular album was a hit at college radio thanks to the band's quirky renditions of popular show tunes. In 1999, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes reworked bubblegum classics from the '60s and '70s for Blow in the Wind. Once more, the band was a hit on college radio, and pop kids started catching on to Me First and the Gimme Gimmes' infectious pop sound. The R&B-tailored album Take a Break was released in July 2003, just in time for the band's fifth appearance on the annual Vans Warped Tour. In 2004, they tackled a set of classic rock hits, easy listening numbers, and even "Hava Nagila" on the "live" album Ruin Jonny's Bar Mitzvah, which included enhanced video footage of the gig in question. Continuing with the notion that no genre was safe from a Gimme Gimme makeover, Love Their Country appeared two years later, covering everyone from the Dixie Chicks to Johnny Cash to the Eagles. After the digital release of the holiday sampler Hanuk-Comp in 2007, the band followed up with Have Another Ball!, which debuted in July 2008. In 2011, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes released the Australian-themed Go Down Under EP, and then followed it up with an EP of Japanese covers titled Sing in Japanese. Their eighth album, Are We Not Men? We Are Diva! was a collection of songs by pop's greatest divas, from Madonna to Cher, which appeared in summer 2014. In 2017, the group released their first greatest-hits collection, Rake It In. ~ David Cornelius, Rovi

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes's Concerts & Tour Dates

Date Event name Venue
28 Nov 2025 Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz The Catalyst, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
29 Nov 2025 The Aggrolites, Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Sacramento Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA, United States
30 Nov 2025 Spike and the Gimme Gimmes in Berkeley The UC Theatre, Berkeley, CA, United States
01 Dec 2025 Spike and the Gimme Gimmes in San Luis Obispo Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
03 Dec 2025 The Aggrolites, Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Phoenix The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ, United States
04 Dec 2025 The Aggrolites, Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Las Vegas Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, United States
05 Dec 2025 Manic Hispanic, Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Anaheim House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim, CA, United States
06 Dec 2025 The Aggrolites, Greg Antista and the Lonely Streets, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in San Diego The Observatory North Park, San Diego, CA, United States
09 Dec 2025 Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Bristol Electric Bristol, Bristol, EN, United Kingdom
10 Dec 2025 Spike and the Gimme Gimmes in Wolverhampton KK's Steel Mill, Wolverhampton, EN, United Kingdom

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes's Popular songs

  • Country Roads
  • Wild World
  • Jolene

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Some of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes's most popular songs include Country Roads, Wild World, Jolene. These tracks have impressed fans and helped cement their place in the music industry.

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Me First and the Gimme Gimmes is known for their distinctive sound in the punk genre, often blending elements of ska, making them a unique voice in the music world.

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