Kristian Hoffman's guest appearances

Kristian Hoffman

C86 Show - Indie Pop

Zig At The Gig podcast

Filmmaking Confidential

Lunatic Fringe

Pere Ubu

Adele Bertei

David Thomas

Richard Lloyd

Mark Stewart

Kira Roessler

Jim Jones

Dave Hopkins

James Dean

Ron Johnson

David Clark

John Gill

Michael Grecco

Daniel Warren Johnson

Lesley Woods

OwlTail

Kristian Hoffman ran away from his boyhood home in Santa Barbara, California, to New York City where he and his high school friend, Lance Loud, formed a band called The Mumps. This was quite soon after both had made dramatic appearances in what is now known as the first reality TV series: PBS' award winning "An American Family".Flourishing in the New York club scene in the late '70s, Lance and Kristian became obsessed with the New York Dolls and lead to Kristian drawing the infamous "Bendover Girl" which was included as an insert in the Doll's first LP.While still performing as Mumps, Lance and Kristian subsequently appeared in a show called "New Wave Vaudeville" , produced by Ann Magnuson, who was to prove a life-long collaborator with Kristian. Thus they met met the headliner Klaus Nomi, the eccentric legendary German counter-tenor mutant glam virtuoso visionary.  Kristian approached Klaus Nomi about forming a band. Kristian's collaboration with Klaus included writing several songs for him, including "Total Eclipse."Kristian made his mark on rock and roll history as the first musical director for chamber pop singer Rufus Wainwright's touring band, has played keyboards and written songs for the atmospheric torch band Congo Norvell, has produced, toured with, and written songs for punk/cabaret singer Abby Travis, toured and recorded as keyboardist for El Vez, the Mexican Elvis all over the U.S., and toured for five years with and played on several albums with Kinks founder and lead guitarist Dave Davies. Kristian's third solo album, called &amp; because it consists mainly of duets with other musicians (including Russell Mael of Sparks, Rufus Wainwright, Maria McKee, El Vez, Paul Reubens, Anna Waronker, Lydia Lunch, Stew, and Ann Magnuson), was released to great critical acclaim. "Uncut" Magazine called it a "spectacular, operatic art rock power-pop album." Aquarian Weekly called it a "flawlessly crafted, ornately embellished pop opera," and the L.A. Weekly said "&amp; is the record that every fan of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Kinks and great songcraft in general has been pining for. Frighteningly Excellent!"As for where this multifaceted singer/songwriter, musician, poet and artist will be headed next, it's a safe prediction that he has a surprise or two in store.

Kristian Hoffman ran away from his boyhood home in Santa Barbara, California, to New York City where he and his high school friend, Lance Loud, formed a band called The Mumps. This was quite soon after both had made dramatic appearances in what is now known as the first reality TV series: PBS' award winning "An American Family".Flourishing in the New York club scene in the late '70s, Lance and Kristian became obsessed with the New York Dolls and lead to Kristian drawing the infamous "Bendover Girl" which was included as an insert in the Doll's first LP.While still performing as Mumps, Lance and Kristian subsequently appeared in a show called "New Wave Vaudeville" , produced by Ann Magnuson, who was to prove a life-long collaborator with Kristian. Thus they met met the headliner Klaus Nomi, the eccentric legendary German counter-tenor mutant glam virtuoso visionary.  Kristian approached Klaus Nomi about forming a band. Kristian's collaboration with Klaus included writing several songs for him, including "Total Eclipse." Kristian made his mark on rock and roll history as the first musical director for chamber pop singer Rufus Wainwright's touring band, has played keyboards and written songs for the atmospheric torch band Congo Norvell, has produced, toured with, and written songs for punk/cabaret singer Abby Travis, toured and recorded as keyboardist for El Vez, the Mexican Elvis all over the U.S., and toured for five years with and played on several albums with Kinks founder and lead guitarist Dave Davies. Kristian's third solo album, called &amp; because it consists mainly of duets with other musicians (including Russell Mael of Sparks, Rufus Wainwright, Maria McKee, El Vez, Paul Reubens, Anna Waronker, Lydia Lunch, Stew, and Ann Magnuson), was released to great critical acclaim. "Uncut" Magazine called it a "spectacular, operatic art rock power-pop album." Aquarian Weekly called it a "flawlessly crafted, ornately embellished pop opera," and the L.A. Weekly said "&amp; is the record that every fan of the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Kinks and great songcraft in general has been pining for. Frighteningly Excellent!"As for where this multifaceted singer/songwriter, musician, poet and artist will be headed next, it's a safe prediction that he has a surprise or two in store.

Musician Kristian Hoffman

Zig At The Gig with Kristian Hoffman of The Mumps   Kristian Hoffman released his fourth solo album, "Fop", on Kayo Stereophonic Records, in September 2010. It was met with overwhelming critical praise, making it one of the best reviewed albums of the year. A sample review from the highly regarded Magnet Magazine: "Hoffman’s latest solo LP is Fop (Kayo Stereophonic), and it’s a 17-song masterpiece sure to blow your mind." More journalist response is available on the official Kristian Hoffman Press Page. Kristian Hoffman ran away from his boyhood home in Santa Barbara, California, to New York City where he and his high school friend, Lance Loud, formed a band, Mumps. This was quite soon after both had made dramatic appearances in what is now known as "the first reality T.V. series: PBS' award winning "An American Family". Kristian's info https://www.kristianhoffman.com/bio.htm  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mRyHJ5uDg0OYdz0YLS8iv?autoplay=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-dP54cCZsc&amp;list=PL_Xeit62P4GZt8HCP6Plk4MEyW1tMWSTl&amp;index=2

Zig At The Gig with Kristian Hoffman of The Mumps Kristian Hoffman released his fourth solo album, "Fop", on Kayo Stereophonic Records, in September 2010. It was met with overwhelming critical praise, making it one of the best reviewed albums of the year. A sample review from the highly regarded Magnet Magazine: "Hoffman’s latest solo LP is Fop (Kayo Stereophonic), and it’s a 17-song masterpiece sure to blow your mind." More journalist response is available on the official Kristian Hoffman Press Page. Kristian Hoffman ran away from his boyhood home in Santa Barbara, California, to New York City where he and his high school friend, Lance Loud, formed a band, Mumps. This was quite soon after both had made dramatic appearances in what is now known as "the first reality T.V. series: PBS' award winning "An American Family". Kristian's info <a href="https://www.kristianhoffman.com/bio.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kristianhoffman.com/bio.htm</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mRyHJ5uDg0OYdz0YLS8iv?autoplay=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mRyHJ5uDg0OYdz0YLS8iv?autoplay=true</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-</a>dP54cCZsc&amp;list=PL_Xeit62P4GZt8HCP6Plk4MEyW1tMWSTl&amp;index=2

Kristian Hoffman of The Mumps

Mumps with Kristian Hoffman in conversation with David Eastaugh Mumps (sometimes credited as The Mumps) were an American punk band fronted by Lance Loud. Other members of the band included Kristian Hoffman, Rob Duprey, Jay Dee Daugherty and Aaron Kiley. Kiley and Daugherty were replaced with Kevin Kiely and John Earl (JED) Dennis. Shortly thereafter Dennis was replaced by Paul Rutner. Their first 45 RPM single was "I Like To Be Clean". Their second was "Rock &amp; Roll This &amp; That" with a double side B of "Muscleboys" and "That Fatal Charm". The recorded version of the song "Rock &amp; Roll This &amp; That" interpolated a short guitar riff from the Rolling Stones' "I Can't Get No Satisfaction", but in live performances, they would interpolate other riffs such as David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel". Mumps concerts were lively and featured energetic, expressive performances from Lance Loud and other band members on songs like "We're Americans", "I Believe In Anyone But You", "Strange Seed", "Brain Massage", "Scream and Scream Again". Mumps were a popular band at clubs such as Max's Kansas City and CBGB. They also performed at Irving Plaza and Maxwell's (Hoboken, New Jersey), and opened for the Ramones at Hurrah in August 1978. In spite of two independently produced 45 records they released, they failed to secure a contract with a major record label. Two compilations of their music have been released, "Fatal Charm" (Eggbert Records, 1994) and a remastered, 2-disc CD and DVD compilation, "How I Saved The World", in 2005.

Mumps with Kristian Hoffman in conversation with David Eastaugh Mumps (sometimes credited as The Mumps) were an American punk band fronted by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Loud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lance Loud</a>. Other members of the band included <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristian_Hoffman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristian Hoffman</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Duprey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Duprey</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Dee_Daugherty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jay Dee Daugherty</a> and Aaron Kiley. Kiley and Daugherty were replaced with Kevin Kiely and John Earl (JED) Dennis. Shortly thereafter Dennis was replaced by Paul Rutner. Their first 45 RPM single was "I Like To Be Clean". Their second was "Rock &amp; Roll This &amp; That" with a double side B of "Muscleboys" and "That Fatal Charm". The recorded version of the song "Rock &amp; Roll This &amp; That" interpolated a short guitar riff from the Rolling Stones' "I Can't Get No Satisfaction", but in live performances, they would interpolate other riffs such as David Bowie's "Rebel Rebel". Mumps concerts were lively and featured energetic, expressive performances from Lance Loud and other band members on songs like "We're Americans", "I Believe In Anyone But You", "Strange Seed", "Brain Massage", "Scream and Scream Again". Mumps were a popular band at clubs such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max%27s_Kansas_City" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max's Kansas City</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CBGB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CBGB</a>. They also performed at Irving Plaza and Maxwell's (Hoboken, New Jersey), and opened for the Ramones at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurrah_(nightclub)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hurrah</a> in August 1978. In spite of two independently produced <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gramophone_record" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">45 records</a> they released, they failed to secure a contract with a major record label. Two compilations of their music have been released, "Fatal Charm" (Eggbert Records, 1994) and a remastered, 2-disc CD and DVD compilation, "How I Saved The World", in 2005.

Mumps with Kristian Hoffman