The best sandwiches explode

CATCH US ON THE "I LIKE YOU VERY MUCH" TOUR

The Story

It was 2:47 AM at Original Tommy's on Beverly when fate brought five strangers together over a shared order of chili cheese fries. What started as an argument about whether ranch belongs on everything became a six-hour jam session in the parking lot. Turkey Sandwich Explosion was born that night—greasy, chaotic, and deeply flavorful.

Dex "The Gobbler" Whitmore

Lead guitar, lap steel, talk box, melodica

Former session musician who once played on a jingle for a regional sandwich chain. Claims the universe speaks to him through condiments.

Marisol Fontaine

Bass, upright bass, synth bass, actual bass fishing stories

Classically trained at Berklee but dropped out when she realized "music theory is just a suggestion." Known for 20-minute bass solos that somehow work.

Teddy Brine

Drums, percussion, found objects, vibraphone

Spent three years living in a yurt studying "rhythmic fermentation." His kit includes a pickle bucket he found behind Tommy's that fateful night.

Clover "Sprout" McAllister

Keys, organ, accordion, theremin, glockenspiel

The youngest member at 34. Has perfect pitch and an encyclopedic knowledge of every sandwich ever made. Yes, every single one.

Gone Rubitz, Jr.

Rhythm guitar, banjo, mandolin, spoken word

The band's "spiritual anchor." Writes most lyrics during his daily 4 AM meditation sessions. Has never eaten a turkey sandwich—it's "too on the nose."

Jordan

Manager & Stylist

Started as our biggest fan. Now he's family. We don't make a move without him.

I Like You Very Much Tour 2025

Setlist Archive

February 14, 2025 The Belly Room – Los Angeles, CA (Valentine's Day Massacre)
  1. Food Is Just a Vehicle for Ranch
  2. Vesper Voyage (12 min)
  3. I Used to Live with Rich
  4. Gobble Wobble > Turk's Delight > Sandwich Reprise (34 min)

Set II

  1. Inbox Zero Is My Religion
  2. President's Roll (with horn section sit-in)
  3. Out of Control Wedding Guest (debut)
  4. In Bed by 9:30 (acoustic encore)

Encore II

  1. Brilliant > Beautiful > Exhilarating > Terrifying (full suite, 28 min)
January 28, 2025 Don Quixote's – Felton, CA
  1. Vesper Voyage
  2. Food Is Just a Vehicle for Ranch (extended outro, 18 min)
  3. I Used to Live with Rich > Gobble Wobble
  4. President's Roll

Set II

  1. Turk's Delight (full 41-minute exploration)
  2. Inbox Zero Is My Religion
  3. Sandwich Reprise

Notes: Dex broke a string during Turk's Delight and played the rest of the jam on Teddy's pickle bucket. Crowd went absolutely feral.

Taping Policy

Audio Recording

Turkey Sandwich Explosion encourages the taping of our live performances for personal, non-commercial use. We believe the music belongs to everyone who was there.

Approved Equipment

Taper Section

A designated taper section will be available at all shows. Please arrive early for optimal placement. No tripods over 6 feet. No blocking other tapers. Share snacks if you brought them.

Distribution

Share freely on archive.org, etree, and other non-commercial platforms. Please tag with "TurkSandExp" and include the date and venue. Do not sell our music—it's about the community, not the commerce.

Video Recording

Video recording is permitted from the taper section only. Please refrain from filming entire songs from the front row. We see you. Jordan sees you. The Sandwich sees you.

A Note on Ranch

If you are taping and happen to be eating something with ranch dressing, please ensure your equipment is protected. We've lost too many good recordings to ranch incidents. You know who you are.