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Haymaker is a Long Beach, California quartet that delivers a spirited blend of countrified pop and gritty roots rock fueled by harmonies and catchy hooks. The band has been compared to the Old 97s, the Del Fuegos, the BoDeans, John Hiatt, and the Bottle Rockets, among others. They site influences from the Stones to Dylan, the Replacements to Wilco, and Rank N File to Dwight Yoakam. Haymaker's strength lies in it's two singer-songwriters, J.W. Surge and Mike Jacoby, who founded the band in 2001. Right when you think you've figured out one, the other kicks in and offers a refreshing approach. The rhythm section features two noted LA scene muscians, bassist David Serby (a talented singer-songwriter in his own right) and Dale Daniel, a long-time member of the Hacienda Brothers. The bottom line is it's four friends playing music just for the love of it. Based in Long Beach, California and part of the the vibrant L.A. Americana/alt country scene, Haymaker is known for spirited live shows and their interesting alt countrified cover tunes.