With guitarist Fadi El-Assad writing the bulk of the music and vocalist Mike Wiebe in charge of lyrics, The Gamblers released their debut self-titled album in September 2001 on Vile Beat Records with it being produced by Texas punk rocker Tim Kerr ( Big Boys , Lord High Fixers). They burst out of the Denton college scene at the same time on the back of their self-released 7″ single “Jenna (Is A No Show).” The band first received attention from major record labels after their energetic and rowdy showcase at the 2003 South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, Texas, but the band ultimately signed with indie label Gearhead Records. Through this label, The Gamblers released 2003’s Something to Crow About in June, which was also produced by Tim Kerr. A music video for the track “What’s What” was made from the album. After the warm reception of their sophomore record and a well received European tour, they relocated from Denton, Texas to Austin, Texas.
Debut album released
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