Gumshen began as Menthol James, a jam rocking Seattle quartet capable of rocking in the classic sense. Several successful gigs at the historic Rainbow club followed and a live performance on KBTC 91.3 FM was well recieved.  One year and a few demos later the band became a trio and released a rockin EP Menthol James, mastered at famed Glenn Sound Studios.  Online reviews called it “loud and raw” and “breathtaking”. 

Changing their name to Gumshen and enlisting production help from Seattle Art Institute audio instructor Rich Hinklin, formerly of  Reciprocal Recording, the band returned to the studio to forge their new blistering five song EP Stew. 

Gumshen is comprised of guitarist Jan Ciganik (formerly of the John Cale produced band Ventilator), drummer Dennis McCoy (original Gumshen) and guitarist Ron Hippe (formerly of Horizontal Frankenstein).

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