The core of the Scorchers were founded by Mush One (trumpet, vocals) and Luis Zuluaga (drums), formerly of Epitaph/Hellcat recording act The Slackers. After leaving the Slackers circa 1999-2000, Mush One became involved in several musical projects in the NYC area, most notably Fireproof (Sister Nancy Meets Fireproof, Jammyland Records/Special Potato, 2002), and the Hungry March Band (On the Waterfront, 2003, and Critical Brass, 2004), as well as the New Orleans-inspired Washington Square Stomperz (later to become the Red Hook Warriorz), and Tunnel One Ska Radio (WNYU 89.

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