Footshod

Footshod began in 2001 when Erik Mertens and David "Puddy" Agans--both from Kennewick, WA--met as freshman at Gonzaga University and discovered they shared the same passion for writing positive music "in a world of drugs, sex, and other things that bummed [them] out." Together with fellow Gonzaga students Dan Kirkbride, Matt Loiacono, and Bryce Thomas, the group quickly generated a large and dedicated fan base due to their wry sense of humor and energetic live performances. The band was a hodgepodge of different musical styles, including rock, funk, and "a lot of white boy rap." The group's final performance was a sold-out Gonzaga show in April 2005.