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Thump Whistle is an American rock band based in Pleasanton, California. The band is composed of vocalist Joe Tinker, drummer Tim Benton, bassist Kurt Rushlow and guitarist Anthony Bischel. Since its formation in 2017, the band has been crafting their sound and honing their skills as original songwriters. In 2019, their first single, Next To You, was released. For the first two years, the band had done what most bands do: figure out who they are and how to put their hearts and souls into the music. When first listening to one of their songs it is clear to see the unique sound that is brought together from having been influenced by some really incredible bands from throughout rock music history. They have a refreshing sound that brings listeners back to when rock and roll was pure, breaking rules and yet is still very much relevant to that current rock sound. Thump Whistle's songs have been crafted out of the experiences shared since 9/11. Two of the band members served in the military. Kurt Rushlow (bass) was a Seaman in the Navy. Joe Tinker (vocalist) was a Corporal in the Marines who had two tours overseas including one in Ramadi, Iraq. These experiences have permeated through the sound and lyrics that veterans and veteran supporters alike can relate to. Their first album is scheduled for release over the course of 2020.

Foundation and Next to You (2017-2019)
Thump Whistle is an original four piece rock band based in Pleasanton, California. Tinker and Rushlow have been close friends since middle school. In 2017 they were working together and thought about starting a band, simply for the sake of doing something with their passion for music. They reconnected with another friend from middle school, Tim Benton. The sessions started as a cover band and eventually they wanted more. Starting to create original songs was a bit rough. After two lead guitarists didn’t work out, Joe moved next door to Anthony Bischel in 2018 who became an instant fit for their sound and vibe. It wasn’t long before they had enough original material for an album.

Thump Whistle might seem like a bit of a random name for a band and it is. That’s because the quartet came up with the name using a random band name generator online after becoming frustrated with their primary name choices having already been taken.

Shadow on the Wall (2020)
After releasing Next to You and playing a few shows in 2019, the band wanted to polish up the songs that they felt deserved to be released and in February of 2020, entered the studio to record Shadow on the Wall. It is scheduled for release over the course of 2020.

Band Members

 * Current members


 * Joe Tinker – vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar (2017–pres ent)
 * Kurt Rushlow – bass (2017–present)
 * Anthony Bischel – lead & rhythm guitar (2018–present)
 * Tim Benton – drums (2017–present)

Studio Albums

 * Shadow on the Wall (2020)

Singles

 * Next to You (2019)