Geoff Kresge leaves Tiger Army

Tiger Army bassist Geoff Kresge has left the band on good terms. He expressed his wish to pursue other interests after the conclusion of this year's Warped Tour. The band has not broken up and no shows have been cancelled (including the band's upcoming dates with Social D' and The Explosion). Playing stand-up bass on the upcoming tour is Jeff Roffredo, a member of early West Coast psychobilly band Cosmic Voodoo, later in the original lineup of Calavera. James Mesa (aka "Wasted James") will drum. He's played with Nekromantix and countless psycho bands local to the LA area.

Frontman Nick 13 commented:

As you've just read or may have heard, Geoff Kresge has left the band. It's not the way I would've wanted things, but I respect his decision. For the people who say things won't be the same, no, they won't be the same. Every player has always brought their own unique qualities to Tiger Army. But for the people who say it's over? They can't know anything about Tiger Army. Geoff was the third stand-up player the band's had, and I can't begin to count the number of drummers we've played with, although most of them were friends helping out rather than actual band members. For the people who say it won't be as good? Don't be so sure... Jeff R. is an AMAZING stand-up bass player, as many people in Southern California & elsewhere are already aware. There aren't too many people around who could step into Geoff's shoes, but Jeff is one of them. James is a great drummer. The chemistry is there, that can't be faked. Those who know me or know anything about me know that I have too much pride in the Tiger Army name to step onstage with a line-up that can't live up to the reputation we've built through the hard work of the last few years. To people who are truly part of the Tiger Army, much love & respect, we'll see you on the road this fall -- TxAxNxDx!