The Bolts

Lore & Background

Formed in 2007, the band consists of guitarist Heath Farmer, bassist Addam Farmer, keyboardist Austin Farmer, guitarist Ryan Kilpatrick, and drummer Matt Champagne. The entire frontline of the band sings lead vocals with multiple harmonies. The Bolts first experienced local success in 2007 when the band landed five demo songs on the local rock radio station, KROQ, after being together less than four months. Soon after, the band started winning local battles of the bands and other competitions, eventually leading them to earn the title of Orange County's ‘Best Pop Artist’ from the OC Music Awards. In 2011, the band provided the soundtrack to an ad campaign for SoBe soft drinks, featuring Sports Illustrated cover supermodel, Kate Upton. The Bolts released their debut EP entitled ‘Fall’ in September 2012, followed by a full-length album ‘Wait 'til We're Young’ in February, 2013.

In Their Own Story

The sun beats down on the gridiron in Inglewood, casting long shadows across the turf as the crowd roars. A sea of powder blue rises from the stands, a visual thunderstorm waiting to be unleashed. As the quarterback drops back, the air seems to crackle with anticipation, mirroring the legend of the Bolts. It is not just a game; it is a ritual where history meets the present, and every snap feels like a lightning strike meant to electrify the soul of Southern California.

Reader's Guide

The Bolts are a band, not a football fanbase. Their music is modern rock. They have released an EP and an album.

Did You Know?

• The Bolts won Orange County's 'Best Pop Artist' from the OC Music Awards.
• The Bolts provided the soundtrack to a SoBe ad campaign featuring Kate Upton in 2011.
• The Bolts released their debut EP 'Fall' in September 2012.