Long-running and influential Southern California “cowpunksurfabilly” purveyors The Ziggens are celebrating 30 years as a band this summer by releasing the 19 track album, Oregon, their first in 19 years. While always skirting around the edges of the underground, the band’s mighty legion of fans has included such luminaries as Bradley Nowell (who signed them to the Skunk Records label, covered Big Salty Tears and for years enlisted them to tour as Sublime‘s opening act). The late Josh Fischel of Bargain Music, and a young Travis Barker, were often seen up front at the band’s early shows. Throughout the band’s 30 year existence, they’ve maintained their original lineup and continued to tour, while also working ...
