The Sloppy Boys
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| Origin | Los Feliz, California, United States |
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| Years active | 2013–present
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| Members | Jefferson Dutton, Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis |
| Website | thesloppyboys |
The Sloppy Boys are an American comedy rock band formed in Los Feliz, Los Angeles in 2013. The band consists of former members of The Birthday Boys Tim Kalpakis, Mike Hanford, and Jefferson Dutton. The trio also have a cocktail podcast by the same name.
Though they label themselves a "party rock band," the indie-DIY group blends pop rock and post-punk with yacht rock, experimental, and electronic influences. They were also the subject of Blood, Sweat and Beers, a 2023 documentary film following the band's five days of recording their album Sonic Ranch with producer Money Mark at Sonic Ranch Studios in West Texas.
The Sloppy Boys evolved from The Sloppy Boys Jangly Band, a Weezer cover band they formed to open a backyard concert. Later, The Sloppy Boys shortened their name and established themselves as part of the Los Angeles comedy rock movement, soon touring with Harris Wittels, Paul Rust, and Michael Cassady of Don't Stop or We'll Die.