In the beginning, there was a catastrophic BOOM... and, without the use of an epidural, SKOOKUM was born. Skookum is a Chinook term for big, strong, powerful and swift. Most people know it as slang for "Big n' tough" or impressive. The band's sound? Powerful guitar riffs, big grooves with a walloping vocal punch! They sound SKOOKUM! 　　 　　"Pleasure Cruz" sees SKOOKUM return to it's original roots as a power rock trio With the exception of a few guest spots this is the bands best studio recording of how they sound as three guys playing in your front room! 　　 　　See them live and they deliver. Their unique collection of anthems separates Skookum from the chaff of a multitude of similar sounding bands. The songs have serious muscle; but these guys also engage their audience with hilarious banter. Memorable tunes like "Bender"(drink till yer sick), "Great to See You" (but I wouldn't wanna be you) and their staple live classic "the Team Canada Montage": a semi-cover song that will never get played on commercial radio but has them rollin' in the aisles and patriotically punching fist to air! With "Pleasure Cruz" there are 14 great new tracks that get crowds goin'. 　　 　　Skookum has shared the stage with Moka Only, Sweatshop Union, the Black Halo's and Todd Kerns, and they’ve been a featured performer at New Music West. 　　 　　The first single from their debut, "El Stinko", was a featured YouTube hit and one of Canada's most watched rock videos in February 2008 at 20,000 plus views! During the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, SKOOKUM released their second video for "Rye (Can't Remember)" in time to celebrate their hometown hosting the Games by boasting one of Canada’s favourite pastimes, drinking Rye Whiskey! 　　 　　Singer/guitarist CoryVan uses his cartooning skills to embellish tales of life in an indie rock band with the ongoing series, SKOOKOMIX: a semi-autobiographical cross between Spinal Tap & KISS with some fantasy thrown in for good measure. The first issue released in conjunction with debut album, Big Phat Sounds. 　　 　　Vanman – Guitars/Vocals 　　Squidman – Bass/Vocals 　　Storm Baker – Drums/Vocals