Boats!

BOATS! (official capitalization) is a punk rock band from Sacramento, California. BOATS! was formed in 2007 with three original members; Matt Leonardo - Guitar, David Hayden - bass and Jef Melendez - Drums. The band released its first full length LP called “BOATS!” that year, as well. Then in 2008 BOATS! First single “Summer Vacation” was released and the band began extensive touring in the United States and Canada. In 2010 BOATS! Released their second full length LP “Totally Jawsome” and it was really great. In 2011, BOATS! original drummer, Jef Melendez, left the group. He was replaced with Patrick Shelly (Final Summation, Union Hearts) but, Patrick left the group after only 9 months to focus on other bands. He was replaced by current drummer Adam Jennings. BOATS! released their 3rd full length album "Black & White" on March 17, 2013. In 2014 the band worked with producer Greg Gordon from Pyramind studios in San Francisco to create 4 original songs for the highly successful "Sunset Overdrive" video game soundtrack. One of the songs was also featured in a commercial for Vans shoes. Discography: "BOATS!" self titled LP 2007 "Summer Vacation" EP 2008 "BOATS! / The Enlows" split EP 2010 "Totally Jawsome" LP 2010 "One Of Us" EP 2011 (iTunes only) "Black & White" LP 2013