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Five Iron Frenzy (also known as '''Five Iron''' or '''FIF''') was a Christian Ska band formed in Denver , Colorado in 1995 and disbanded in 2003. The band's music was most heavily influenced by Ska and Punk Rock , but influences also include Third-wave Ska and Heavy Metal . The band was signed to 5 Minute Walk in 1996, and stayed with the label for all eight of its albums. The band never received any significant music industry awards, and received relatively little attention in mainstream media. Their biggest national exposure came when their song, "Oh, Canada" (which referenced William Shatner ), appeared on the TV Series '' Boston Legal '' in October 2005, almost two years after their last show.1 They were known for their positive lyrics and energetic live shows.2 They often performed their concerts while wearing full costumes (mostly vocalist Reese Roper ). On one tour, they told fans to bring sock puppets on stage and help sing along. The socks, and fresh-bought socks alike, were then donated to a local homeless shelter. Their fan base was diverse, ranging from the socially and religiously outcast to the parents of teenage fans. The band played shows at both churches and secular venues throughout their career. Recurring lyrical themes included the continuing injustices done to Native Americans , the evils of Consumerism , Christian hypocrisy (not practicing what one preaches), the shortcomings of the band, and the joy of finding renewal in their religious faith. HISTORY Five Iron Frenzy started as a side-project of Culp and Leanor Ortega joined, completing the initial lineup. Never taking themselves too seriously, the band's name began as an inside joke. Although the original intent was for the band to stay local,4 they played over sixty shows during their first eight months. Though many of these shows were played in regular venues, a great number were also played in churches and at Christian-sponsored events,5 including the 1996 Cornerstone Festival on the Alarma Records stage.6 They entertained several offers from major Christian Record Label s including Alarma, Tooth & Nail Records , and Brainstorm Artists International 7 before signing to Frank Tate's 5 Minute Walk Records in August.8 |
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