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MeeT the BaNd
ANGELA Arp
Acoustic and Electric Bass Guitar & Very Reluctant backup vocals
TYSON Arp
Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Ukulele & unfortunately the Otamatone.
NICHOLAS Pella
Drums Drums Drums!, Vocals, Cajone, Stock Pots, Hammer Boxes & door knobs (don’t ask)
The MudPuddLeS formed way back in the day in a small town Nebraska music room!
Tyson and Nick originally created MudPuddLeS as a rockin’ 2-piece, punkified acoustic power pop band. As small-town outcast skaters, they were heavily influenced by the Violent Femmes, Dead Milkmen, and late ‘80s punk. After parting for college in 1991, they reunited in 1992, busking on the streets of Lincoln, NE, dodging cops for “obstructing sidewalk traffic.” By 1993, they were playing house parties and coffee shops, but they knew they needed a third member.
Enter Angela. Though she had never played an instrument, the guys declared, “You look like a bass player.” She took it to heart, practiced nonstop, and by February 1994, she was officially in the band. With electric instruments and a bigger sound, MudPuddLeS hit larger stages, including:
🎸 November 9, 1994: Opened the Big ‘O’ Local Music Showcase at the Ranch Bowl (Omaha, NE) – where the sound guy famously said, “Where were you when we needed openers for The Cramps on Monday?”
🎸 September 27, 1996: Ticketmaster Music Showcase at People’s Bar (Ames, IA) – Some vintage ‘90s home videos from this show live on their YouTube channel.
By 1997, life pulled them in different directions—Tyson & Angela pursued mountain and rock climbing, while Nick moved to Albany, NY for his Master’s in Art.
The Comeback
In November 2017, jam sessions reignited their passion for playing together, and by 2020, they were releasing music again. Their sound evolved into a genre-bending mix of post-punk, folk punk, and power pop, bringing both nostalgia and fresh energy.
Recent Releases:
🎶 2020 – Ever Heard of Love EP
🎶 2021 – Fat Man, Denial, Bombing Range
🎶 2022 – Dark Space
🎶 2023 – Remaster of Ever Heard of Love EP + single Make Believe Garden
🎶 2024 – Not Feelin’ It, Wasting Time, Playin’ with Fire, Con Man
🎶 January 2025 – Stick Around
What’s Next?
MudPuddLeS continues to evolve, writing new music and delivering high-energy live performances. With deep roots in DIY punk and a love for pushing boundaries, they’re here to shake things up—again.