The Transit War

Band: The Transit War

Hometown: San Diego

Sound: Indie/Alternative/Rock

Line-up: Mike Frey (vocals/bass); Jim Hughes (vocals/guitar); Jaime Solis (guitar); Brad Bohensky (drums)

Albums: Miss Your Face (Orange Peal Records, 2006); ¡Ah Discordia! (Orange Peal Records, 2005)

Upcoming tour dates: For the latest show info, go to myspace.com/thetransitwar.

What TTW is listening to: The Weakerthans, No Knife, Rocket from the Crypt, Minus the Bear

Getting to know the band:
• Recognized as one of San Diego’s best, TTW has been nominated at the SD Music Awards for Best Alternative the past few years.
• Having acquired a solid live rep while touring from the Pacific to the Atlantic, the guys of TTW are planning on taking their earnest, melodic rock to Europe early next year.
• Check out TTW’s newest song “Brilliant Deceivers” on the recently released Punk the Clock Vol.3. Also on the compilation are bands including Say Anything, The Matches and Jack’s Mannequin.
• We at SurfShot aren’t the only ones claiming big things for TTW. Alternative Press ranked TTW as one of this year’s most promising bands and through the votes of viewers, TTW’s “Kerosene” video was ranked number one on mtvU.