Bumsy and the Moochers

Join us for a lively conversation with members of Chicago's ska-punk powerhouse **Bumsy and the Moochers**! The band has been riding a tidal wave sound reminiscent of '90s pop punk and ska since 2012, and they're gearing up for their performance at **Midwest Ska Fest** on Saturday, November 1st at the House of Blues in Chicago. ## **Guests** - **Caitlin Edwards** - Lead vocals, guitar (also runs solo project and founded Punk The Burbs Fest) - **Chris Ronspies** - Drums (original member since 2012) - **Dan Engelman** - Guitar, vocals - **Dave Lyon** - Bass (joined November 2020) ## **Links & Social Media** ### **Bumsy and the Moochers:** - **Linktree:** https://linktr.ee/Bumsyandthemoochers - **Instagram:** [@bumsyandthemoochers](https://www.instagram.com/bumsyandthemoochers/) - **Facebook:** [facebook.com/BumsyAndTheMoochers](https://www.facebook.com/BumsyAndTheMoochers/) - **Bandcamp:** [bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com](https://bumsyandthemoochers.bandcamp.com/) - **TikTok:** @bumsyandthemoochers - **Spotify:** Search "Bumsy and the Moochers" ### **Caitlin Edwards (Solo Project):** - **Linktree:** https://linktr.ee/caitlinedwardz - **Instagram:** [@caitlin.edwardzmusic](https://www.instagram.com/caitlin.edwardzmusic/) - **Facebook:** [facebook.com/CaitlinEdwardsMusic](https://www.facebook.com/CaitlinEdwardsMusic/) - **Bandcamp:** [caitlinedwards.bandcamp.com](https://caitlinedwards.bandcamp.com/) - **Spotify:** Search "Caitlin Edwards" - **Latest Single:** "BUMMER" (Released July 8, 2025) - **Recent EP:** "Candy Corn" (Released October 25, 2024) - **Debut Album:** "Pluto Party" (Released February 2023) ### **Music Video Mentioned:** **"BUMMER" by Caitlin Edwards** - Available on her Instagram and social media pages ## **Recent Releases** - *Anywhere But Here* EP (November 2024) - Features "Please Abduct Me," "Iowa," and digital-only track "Away From You" - *Diet Violence* LP (September 2022) - Released via Sell The Heart Records & Ska Punk International