Apache

by Heather Phares
San Franciscan glam-punkers Apache formed out several of the city's likeminded garage-glam-psych bands, including the Cuts, Parchman Farm, and Genghis Khan. Consisting of vocalist Omar, guitarist/vocalist Mark, bassist/vocalist Chuck, and drummer Chris, the men of Apache bonded over a shared love of debauched '70s rock from the New York Dolls to Kiss. They were signed by San Francisco's Birdman Records -- who also released the Cuts' music -- and issued their debut album, Boomtown Gems, in summer 2008.