Jimmie’s Chicken Shack

Jimmie’s Chicken Shack was formed in 1993. J.C.S. blends rock, funk, metal, ska and reggae to create “Muttrock”. The band released two tapes and two CDs on their own label, Fowl Records, from 1993-1995. The band then signed to Elton John’s Rocket Records in 1996 and released their major-label debut, Pushing The Salmanilla Envelope, in 1997 and started touring nationally and internationally. Their single "High" became a staple on rock radio around the world, reaching number 10 on the Billboard Active Rock chart. The video for "High" was the first digital video ever aired on MTV. In 1999 they released Bring Your Own Stereo on Island/DefJam records. Their single "Do Right" crossed over to multiple radio formats and reached number 8 on the Billboard Alternative chart. The video was a staple on MTV and M2. In 2004 the band released Re.Present on the Koch label. In 2009 they released Fail On Cue on Fowl records. J.C.S. new record called Seconds was released on Fowl Records. Known for their energetic and eclectic live sets, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack’s line up consists of founding member Jimi Haha on vocals and guitar, Jerome Maffeo on drums, Christian Valiente on bass, Island Styles on guitar, and past member Matt Jones has rejoined the band on guitar to make the band a 5 piece. J.C.S. is celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2023.