The Sketchballs
The rockin’ fun trio from Milwaukee hits Appleton’s shores!

The Royal Blue

Karm Kerwell was lead vocalist for the Appleton/Madison punk rock band THE MESS (1983-1986). Relocating to San Francisco, he became lead vocalist for the experimental/industrial band SYSTEMS COLLAPSE (1986-1988). After a long hiatus from music, he found himself creating songs again. Some of his “karma Void” songs were a catalyst to jump-start THE ROYAL BLUE.

Jeff Taugner played bass in the Appleton version of THE MESS. After a long, mysterious disappearance Jeff has emerged from obscurity with a vast knowledge of the underground music scene. Reconnecting with Karm, he now plays several fine bass guitars.

Jason Nelson played drums in SEVEN FEET TALL from 1997-2007 (Appleton, WI). From 2007 thru 2012 he played drums with QUARTER LIFE CRISIS (Green Bay, WI). Jason is now playing drums with THE ROYAL BLUE (Appleton, WI).