Local H: Whatever Happened to the band behind bound for the floor

[@stevend2666]

I wish you would have dove into their albums after here comes the zoo because these guys have consistently put out great records and have been severely underrated throughout their career. Scott Lucas is a very underrated lyricist in my opinion

[@blackphillip8486]

I agree, imo they've never released a bad album. Far from it.

[@mikesamack1816]

Totally agree, Scott is very underrated

[@dougkuhns]

Their live show is amazing as well.

[@wesleysteeleiv]

@@dougkuhns My X-girlfriend from back in 2003 use to say Rage Against The Machine put on the best live show ever. I took her to see Local H (with Detachment Kit opening) in Tampa at The Twilight. After the show was over she told me Local H puts on the best live show ever. And then we went and saw them 2 days later at Wills Pub in Orlando. I always go to multiple shows when they come down here. She said it was Scott's "energy" on stage and off it. He crowd surfed at Twilight while playing. He walked through the crowd at Wills while playing. Best show on earth.

[@irish80-93]

I've seen Pink Floyd Divison Bell and Roger Waters The Wall & Us Them tours ...I have also seen Local H 6 times through the years including 20 anv of Good as Dead and Pack Up Cats played in entirely and I'm telling you besides Floyd...Local H is my favorite live band i have ever seen no matter if Joe, Brian,Ryan are the drummer they kill it every time ...and Scott is quiet but a very nice guy who loves his fans

[@jakebeaudrie]

They still tour and do well and have released some of their best records ever in the last 5 years.

[@TheeDavidDee]

Back in 1996, I can still remember where I was when I first heard Bound For The Floor. For those of us that were still recovering from Kurt Cobain's death and the fading out of the Grunge Era, Local H's sound was just what we needed at the time. They had very similar energy and sound and I was hooked. For me, it felt like they picked up where Nirvana and Grunge left off. I am still a dedicated fan to this very day, too. This band has had a very profound impact on my life. Thanks for giving them some air time on your channel

[@rennithepooh]

This is awesome! Love this and the band b

[@darkshad0wz69]

@ TheeDavidDee i first heard Bound for the floor in '96 i was 26 and craving more sounds like the grunge sound and i found it in Local H and i ran out and bought As Good As dead and i wore the damn cd out and didnt think it was possible but it is and I still have an unopened fresh copy of the cd that sits on my shelf for all to see and still love them to this day and have bought their entire discography which is huge with demos, studio, live and unrealesed stuff and agreed they still jam to this day

[@Nick-s-f]

Everytime I hear 'bound for the floor', it takes me back to 6th grade, 1996. Metallica had just released 'Load', then there was other things like Nintendo64. Great year to be a kid.

[@MachineGunAustin]

I bet

[@toypianos469]

I think I was about that age also. Middle school in the mid 90s. Man.

[@nuke97]

Same.

[@micahclawrence]

We’re the same age. I agree completely.

[@mikestein1024]

I never thought I’d make it this far

[@chasee3797]

Was legit listening to their “Good As Dead” album while walking to classes today. In my opinion they are an underrated group.

[@kylehegedus5498]

Classic album!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@blackphillip8486]

CRIMINALLY underrated. One of the best live acts in rock period.

[@chasee3797]

@@blackphillip8486 agreed! I really want to see them live. Great bunch of guys

[@miameramusic]

They were pioneers of the 2-person rock band as well, way before the White Stripes and Black Keys.

[@BeauregardHall]

"All The Kids Are Right" might be one of my favorite 90s jams.

[@JaredHancock-sw6ou]

The instrumental alone is fantastic

[@wesleysteeleiv]

My favorite band. They still put out great music. Scott is underrated as an artist.

[@fanofgodjimindiva2497]

They've never released a bad album. ever. They're an amazing band...or duo

[@MaynardSaves]

For real. Hes not a joke like Cobain was.

[@videocongrel]

they're my favorite too. it seems like their albums mature and change with me as i get older. thats why they have stayed relevant to me.

[@mikesamack1816]

They're still out there writing new music and touring. They're only getting better as time goes.

[@miameramusic]

I just saw them open for Soul Asylum last month, they were incredible. Such amazing guitar tones, his pedal layout was insane. And the new album rocks, especially "Winter Western" which includes my favorite singer of all time, Juliana Hatfield.

[@mikesamack1816]

@@miameramusic hell yeah! That was a killer tour with those two. I'm from and live in Chicago so I've saw them over a thousand times throughout the years. My favorite band, Scott is an awesome person and the same with Ryan. I'm stoked to see them next month.

[@miameramusic]

@@mikesamack1816 He is. I spoke to him after the show, he was personally selling mech at the table, working hard! I got the last orange logo t, luckily I’m a small😆 So glad I finally got to see them!

[@WrathofGod666]

Scott seems re-energized since Ryan joined up. The last couple of times I caught em with Brian St. Clair were good shows, but you could tell Scott had a bad attitude and Brian was a total dick. Saw him pick up and chunk a monitor at one venue because he was having issues.

[@Derekfan]

@@miameramusic I saw them with soul asylum too but Juliana Hatfield wasn’t with them and the urge played instead this was back In August but yeah killer show

[@KaiDecadence]

I had no idea that Local H only consisted of 2 musicians, that's insane haha. Admittedly, I've only heard their "As Good As DeaD" but I do plan to give their other albums a try :)

[@blackphillip8486]

Hate to be "that" guy but the picture you showed while talking about Brian St. Clair was actually Brian's replacement years later, one Ryan Harding. An excellent addition too. Brian is a legend in his own right imo.

[@TheDizzleHawke]

This content creator often mispronounces names as well. It’s almost like he doesn’t do enough research.

[@nemysyys2285]

@@TheDizzleHawke funny enough, this is a reupload too and this guy STILL manages to get stuff wrong!

[@ashwhole666]

Be that guy.if he's making money off this shit he should get it right

[@csn6234]

Hey, at least he didn't use Gary Coleman's picture for Brian

[@Gobble_de_Goop]

High Fivin' MoFo is my fave Local H tune, personally. Always brings a smile to my face! 🙌😂

[@danielhathaway43]

Really? No mention of the cover of a WOLF LIKE ME by TV ON THE RADIO? INCREDIBLE SONG

[@alexleggett6270]

Local H was one of those bands that flew under the radar during the 90s but they were always blasting in my stereo as I drove around town as a teenager lol. Reminds me of when I was young and free.

[@MobySlick]

6 years ago, I went to a Local H concert here in Germany when they toured in Europe as support for Alien Ant Farm. I knew this would be like a once in a lifetime chance to see them play because they usually just tour the US. Saw them play, got what I wanted. When Alien Ant Farm played, who completely sucked, I saw Scott Lucas standing at the merch. No one bought anything and nobody seems to know who he was. I got my copy of 'As Good With Dead' with me. He signed it and we had two beers together and talked about music and stuff, he was very calm and really down to earth. Made me like his music even more. He was never in for the money or whatever, just for the fun and enjoyment of music. I admire musicians like him.

[@WrathofGod666]

Still out there rocking. Caught them twice a couple of months ago. Once in Dallas and then drove to Austin to catch them again. Made #10 for me. I've seen Scott with all 3 different drummers.

[@bayoustate9481]

Everything this band releases is some of the best alt rock music. I just saw them live and it was the best show ive ever seen. They deserve the upmost respect

[@andrews.2940]

I remember in early 2000s being at Local H show and somehow my baseball cap ended up on stage and Scott wore it threw the show. Then after show he gave it back to me. Very down to earth guy.

[@dagwoodcalhoun]

I met Scott briefly at a Local H show at his merch table in 2014. Cool guy!

[@safteypinn]

He is always there after every show. He really cares for his fans.

[@mewyattt]

This video coming out on the day Local H release thier cover album Quarantine Mixtape #3. Nicely done

[@karen113088]

Yet they didn’t mention it in the video. I find that odd

[@logicalfool]

I just saw them in concert last Friday, so that's where they were.

[@mccormat]

Easily one of my favorite bands of all time. Such an impressive catalog spanning multiple decades and 9 studio albums. The picture at 7:58 is Ryan Harding (not Brian St. Clair).

[@zebraneighbor6383]

I just saw Local H in concert at Wicker Park Fest in Chicago, last night, July 2022.

[@chrislewin2332]

Thanks for this video. I always wondered what happened to those guys. I don’t know much of their music, but I always loved bound to the floor. I also caught them as an opening band at a concert and remember really digging the show. Solid band.

[@thevanburenagency6664]

i opened for them multiple times during the pj soles album tours and they were killing it then. jeff tweedy , scott lucas , kris roe and billy corgan are the top 4 midwest songwriters.

[@pariahpokemonwesbragg2904]

One of my favorite bands!

[@Mighty_Atheismo]

Saw these guys open for helmet at the metro. The crows reeeeally thinned after Local H wrapped their set Also the only band that has convinced me to get in the pit on asphalt. Totally with the damage.

[@miameramusic]

Ha! Aw, poor Page! I saw Helmet at Columbia University in 94, so loud they blew out the PA system. Talk about thinning out the crowd 😆🤘

[@lastridge]

I still follow Local H with a passion! Ridiculously underrated band. "As good as dead" "Here Comes the Zoo" "12 Angry Months" Are some of the best albums ever!!! 🤟🤟🤟

[@MetalNCarnet]

They are one of my favorite bands ever. I grew up listening to them all the time. Seen them live many times. I always looked at them as the other side of the grunge coin to the Nirvana/Pearl Jam side of the scene as Local H songs were less radio friendly and contained adult language.

[@sayntfuu]

I loved Bound for the Floor the first time I ever heard it on the radio. Still listen to it a couple of times a week. Great sound.

[@Jakew9]

I’m so glad you did this band, discovered them this year hard rockin 90s

[@ferrarikangaroo9271]

Such a great band. I still crank their first few records regularly. It pains me to see them older now though. It makes me realise that I'm not 17 anymore and I'm 44. Getting older sucks. I'm still the same teenager, I just don't have any hair and I have grey in my beard. Thanks for the great video

[@TheDude818]

Interviewed these guys before their show at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa on 12-13-98. They were a couple of the nicest guys I ever met in my radio years.

[@nathangraham4711]

Whatever happened to them? They kept rocking and putting out amazing music. Still are. Best live show going and it’s not close.

[@grancucui]

Truly one of the most underrated bands , even now they still put on a good show with a level of energy that a lot of new acts lack. Oh and btw they also opened for Metallica 😂 I wish I could have caught that tour.

[@NMAfreak]

Wow, after starting off informative, this proved to be terribly rushed and summed a decade+ of great records into about 15 seconds. My favorite record is from this recent period and they are a ferocious live act. Heck they even opened for Metallica in recent history, not something any ordinary band gets to do.

[@sprgrvr79]

I thought the same thing. Once he talked about Joe leaving the band he skipped over a lot of history. But oh well. Great band. I've seen them dozens of times and can't wait to see them again.

[@jeffgrotte]

Not to mention totally missing Ryan Harding, who has been the drummer for the last 8 years.

[@DetroitFettyghost]

@@jeffgrotte yea. He did however show a pic of Ryan and say it was Brian tho lol!

[@grimjules4989]

Detroit FettyGhost I noticed that and was pissed off as well! Both guys deserve WAY more respect than that.

[@marcpledger]

I know you get a lot of shit for asking where certain bands are, I never heard Local H in New Zealand back in the day because their label never promoted them here. I just checked out their catalog on Applemusic and what a rad band! Thank you so much for turning me on to stuff that I missed the first time around, this isn’t the first time you’ve turned me on to new to me music. You should totally do a video on Blonde Redhead, they are another band that never got the global exposure they deserved when they were working their asses off. Cheers 🍻 and peace ✌️

[@MTGWithMike]

Last time I saw them was at the Crows Foot in Pontiac Michigan - Must've been 2010/11. The stage is only about 8 inches high... It is a very close and small venue. Great show! Good Memories.

[@GonzoPandora69420]

Just saw Local H at Shank Hall in Milwaukee a few weeks ago. Got to meet Scott. He is the hardest working man in rock and the band still goes hard as hell.

[@slow-mo_moonbuggy]

Local H does a great cover of Peter Gabriel's Shock the Monkey.

[@BeauregardHall]

OMG I never heard this and now I love it. Thank you!

[@harveyradius]

Same with Toxic by Britney Spears. Never expected to like a Britney tune until i heard it.

[@danejurus69]

And great Nirvana covers too.

[@ProgrammedForDamage]

Local H do great covers, full stop.

[@vesuvianvomit]

so much better then their one hit wonder. criminally underrated.

[@TheCubicleReview2]

Bound for the floor is probably one of the greatest songs of all time.

[@bayoustate9481]

I'm going to see them next week in Dallas. So pumped! Saw them last year and they are bad ass live

[@acidgougewaltz]

this band was a significant portion of the soundtrack of my high school and college years. i saw this band more times in more places than any other band. i was there at the show they had auctioned off on the early days of the internet. i'd seen them in three states. i was at a release party for pack up the cats.... violently ill and struggling to stay standing while waiiting for the band to go on an perform. i met the band on several occasions. i patterned a lot of the songs i wanted my own band to play off stylistic stuff they done. the last time i'd seen them i remember this superfan dude, patiently waiting to take his turn talking to the band. he was doing ok, and then this groupie swoops in and he literally didn't exist. i saw my own 25 years of fandom in that moment and since then i just can't be a fan of any music. i don't necessarily blame the band, if i were a mid level success i'd probably place an impossibly high premium on taking the ride. but in that moment seeing how little that super fan actually meant compared to easy meat...... it really put me off of rock as an act, as a lifestyle, as an attitude, as everything.....

[@deadinthewater218]

Loved these songs in the 90 s

[@Hyperchicken]

I’ve seen Local H close to 20 times. They just played a sold out show at the Metro Friday night where I saw them play all of Here Comes the Zoo in its entirety. They’re Chicago legends and their last album is killer, too. Highly recommend checking them out.

[@mattesser5027]

Also was at that show! Only knew As Good as Dead but came away from their 3 hour blast being like holy shit, what energy! Have now been listening to "Zoo" which took a few listens to find more really good tracks. Need to check out their other albums. Btw -- how about that guy who came in for 1 song to go bananas and stage dive -- yessss!!

[@Hyperchicken]

@@mattesser5027 Yes, that guy was awesome! No one in the fan community has any idea who he was lol. Absolute legend. Anyways check out Pack Up the Cats, it’s like if As Good As Dead was a huge concept album. Or, it you prefer “raw and grungey”, Ham Fisted is your next one to listen to. Enjoy!

[@farchild8701]

I was at their show at the Rock n Roll Hotel in 2016 man, fantastic stuff.

[@micheleparker8123]

"All the Kids are Alright". Pack up the Cats.❤️🥰🐈

[@blazedONEin87]

What a fantastic band. Saw them at least 5 times and every time, people absolutely lose their shit. Especially when they play cynic.

[@talynstarburst2l2l2l]

I just saw them for the first time and WOW\

[@ontheleveltk]

As good as dead came out when I was 13 and I’ve been listening to these guys ever since. I’ve seen them a few times and they put on a great show. Last time I saw them was a few years back at the Mercury Lounge here in New York. That venue holds about 200 people but they played like it was 20,000

[@MisterOz73]

I’m going to see them live next Saturday. 🤘

[@talynstarburst2l2l2l]

I just saw them in concert in Nov 2022. They put on a very energetic performance in tuned with the audience and was a true rock band with 100-200 people. Sad as they deserve more, but cool that there were a lot of young people in the crowd.

[@anteyeradio]

Seen Local H when they were touring for “Hallelujah I’m a Bum”! Scott signed a cd I bought with the word “woof”. Very good show! Always been a huge fan!

[@sparekeiv]

What happened to them? They have never stopped releasing great music and putting on awesome shows.

[@Inactiveregret]

Their new record is awesome, just drove out to L.A. to see them they kicked ass Still on tour check them out!

[@EddieVillanuevaArt]

Man there is so much more to Local H. You have to revisit this for a part 2 if you already haven’t.

[@heatherfisher9959]

Saw them with Fuel. Was great live! I didn't hear you mention Fuel. Saw the at Hard Rock Las Vegas in late 90's possibly 2000.

[@deluge71]

Saw these guys open for Corrosion of Conformity back in 1995. Bought a copy of 'Ham-Fisted' at that show, from Scott himself. Nice guy. Great memory.

[@EAraceliMD]

Aaah! I remember them...

[@mikeivey8169]

As Good As Dead still gets a workout when Im in 90s mode...fantastic

[@mattcrotts8370]

One of my favorite bands! Listen to them almost every day

[@beebecrocker9190]

I brought an old ticket stub to a small hometown gig they were playing. I bought the album they were promoting, but I asked Scott to sign my old stub from their headline gig at The Vic in Chicago. He signed it "I was here". Touché. I guess I should have made it clear that I owned like half of their albums including Hamfisted and was a nerd for them. Mayonnaise and Malaise is still my jam. Whatevs, Scott.....

[@bryantaylor9874]

Every album has a different sound and every album is a must listen. Easily the most underrated band of the last 30 years. Ham Fisted should have been a smash. Wasn't a Nirvana rip off in the slightest though if you like one you'd like the other too. If you haven't listened to Local H or you only know the radio hits do yourself a favor and get the albums at least through Zoo. If you do and you don't like what you hear then ur in wrong genre lol Quick shout out to The Meices who are from the same vein and are the best bands nobodies ever heard. You should def do a video on them. You'd make my day if u did!

[@mtsachs]

Back in the Day and Nothing Special off of As Good As Dead are two of my favorite songs from that musical era. great drumming.

[@cynthiamigliore2627]

First song I heard by them was Lovey Dovy. I heard it in the alternative all music channel. I wrote the song title and band in eyeliner so I wouldn't forget it! I love Local H

[@joshuawright8990]

They’re still around making kick ass music! Never got the recognition they deserved.

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I love the As Good As Dead album..of course bound to the Floor will alway be my fave. Was listening to it today on repeat.

[@JustKicks786]

saw these guys live last week, great freaking band; surprised they're not super big.

[@ruination775]

I like everyone else here wonder. Why are Local H not HUGE?

[@mikelshilling]

The drummer that you show when you say Brian is actually Ryan..... :) Both are absolutely amazing drummers, just didn't want people to see Ryan on tour and think that Brian was back or something! :)

[@hewassuchaniceguy.7453]

A very underrated band. Nothing like a friday night, 8 beers in, and hi-fivin mfer blaring into the night.

[@samuelmagnum6047]

1st saw Local H in 95. Completely blown away by only two members crushing it. Bag of Hammers is still a great record.

[@lauratomczak6797]

Saw them at UW Whitewater, Wisconsin back in the 90's. They were great

[@howardweingard43]

I saw Local H in concert once… some kids were making fun of them because they only had 2 members… the drummer jumped from the stage and started kicking ass!

[@stevenloyer7491]

Most underrated band ever

[@Tealy93]

Just seen them new years eve at bottoms lounge. Freaking EXCELLENT SHOW! Scott is one of the best ive EVER seen. And ive been to 200 shows. Including zepplin

[@JonWilt-mg1ii]

They still write and tour. Walkin in to see em right now actually. If ya ever get the chance, do yourself a favor 🤟

[@ravagesatoru5094]

Can you do a video on King Missile?

[@Spthomas47]

🎶detachable vi-deo🎶

[@BillMcGirr]

Too bad. Bound for the floor was a really cool song. Appealed to a lot of people. Cool video.💪👍🎸🥃

[@Vivalarosa45]

Great. Now their song is playing in my head.

[@Dogtown-o3g]

I always knew bound to the floor. But years later I dated a girl that showed me that they had more amazing songs. And they became one of my top 10 bands. I go to see them live anytime there around.

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Wanna know an epic duo? Godflesh

[@83442handle]

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[@leontregerman491]

Local H is sadly the best kept secret in the modern tock scene. The next time I see them, I will surpass the number of times I’ve seen Bad Religion, Radiohead and the Foo Fighters. Scott is my favorite singer /songwriter and he’s so humble and appears to really enjoy talking to his fanz. I love saying hello to him after the show. He’s the real deal!!!!

[@lordmaximusfarquad449]

What ever happened to local H? Nothing They are still rocking putting out some music

[@normanhowe4938]

That would take insane talent to play both guitar and bass at the same time..mind blown. I would love to hear that demo, that got em automatically signed. Anyone know what it is?

[@timweedon2785]

Zion isn't a small town... it's a suburb of Chicago for fs sake. Aldo Scott was livestreaming all during lockdowns and plays shows. I just ran into him the other week- cool dude.

[@trashcast1979]

they are criminally underrated. It makes me so mad.

[@btnhl]

Regarding the quote about being nearly dropped, I can assure you he didn't mean "sea" hair.

[@Wagoo]

I still love them - I just wish they'd tour Europe more often

[@badbrains7245]

An ex girlfriend got me into them in 2006. Here we are in 2024 and I’m going to see them this Monday. Underrated amazing band!

[@hewster9874]

I remember that Local H won a contest to open for Metallica. I saw them in 2017, openning for Toadies @ Gramercy Theater in NY, and put a great set.

[@ekbalamgarcia2624]

Local H wasn’t a band in 1988 at all, there was an “interracial “ band called Rude Awakening that included two future Local members . Local H became a band in 1990 and was a 4 pc, then a 3 pc, and finally a 2 pc by early 93. There were two demos prior to the tapes that made their way to polydor-Island.

[@Cx3mtb]

Nothing happened to them! Been killing it for decades! Just saw them Sunday in Phoenix, Arizona! Just as good as ever!

[@homey0g0funk]

Whatever happened? They kept going! I saw them live in Washington D.C. two nights ago, they kick ass.

[@twinpeaksdirtbag62]

If you get the chance, nay, privilege, then go see Local H in concert. They kick ass and put on an excellent show. I have seen them roughly a dozen times, and they never disappoint. Excellent modern albums. Going on 20 years excellent post-peak music, no matter the drummer.

[@opshingle5722]

local h is my favorite band of all time.

[@Hchris101]

I want a local-H video as an annual tradition

[@pixilmon]

I should go listen to some more of their songs

[@davidsinferno7385]

Jbtv🙌 and local h is so awesome saw them a few times they still play just even a month ago side note first time i snuck into a concert didn’t even know they were playing

[@danejurus69]

This is so weird. I haven't listened to local h in awhile and out of the blue I had "California Songs" in my head all day. And then this video comes out today? Hmm....

[@agooglyminotaur169]

Whatever Happened to PJ Soles is one of the greatest records ever made