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Armchair Martian, formed in the early 1990's, is a trio based out of Fort Collins, CO. They are a punk and Alt-Country band influenced by Descendents, Husker Du, and Uncle Tupelo. They have put out numerous recordings through four record labels, the latest being Suburban Home which released the "Good Guys, Bad Band" CD, (a compilation of out of print stuff) and re-issued their "Who Wants To Play Bass?" LP. Singer Jon Snodgrass later moved on to form Drag the River. The band has formed a close friendship with punk rock bands Lagwagon and Bad Astronaut, particularly main songwriter and vocalist of both groups Joey Cape. Both Joey Cape and Jon Snodgrass have been known to frequently cover each other songs on numerous releases, including a split EP with Bad Astronaut in 2001 titled War Of The Worlds.

Guitar/vocals - Jon Snodgrass
Drums - Paul Rucker
Bass - Miguel Barron

Previous Members
Steve Garcia
Chad Rex
Chad Price

Discography:
Armchair Martian 7" (1995) (Cargo/Headhunter Records)
Xenophobe: A Car (1996) (Cargo/Headhunter Records)
Armchair Martian (1997) (Cargo/Headhunter Records)
Monsters Always Scream 10" (1997) (My Records)
Hang On Ted (1999) (Cargo/Headhunter Records)
Monsters Always Scream (2001) (My Records)
War of the Worlds Split CD with Bad Astronaut (2001) (Owned & Operated)
Who Wants to Play Bass? (2007) (Suburban Home/Mars Motors)
Good Guys, Bad Band (2007) (Suburban Home/Mars Motors)