Drive Like Jehu drummer Mark Trombino has had a long and successful career as a producer and engineer since that San Diego band split up in 1995—among his many accomplishments, he’s recorded platinum-selling albums by the likes of Blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World. But in summer 2013, he opened a shop called Donut Friend in Los Angeles, which sells specialty doughnuts named punningly after bands: Jets to Basil, Yo La Mango, Stiff Little Butterfingers, X-Ray Speculoos. (You can even order a Taking Back Sundae.) Because the reunited Drive Like Jehu play Riot Fest this year (Sat 9/12 at 6:40 PM on the Rebel Stage), the Reader got into the Donut Friend spirit, inventing a dozen new treats inspired by other bands on the festival bill. Of course, even if these hypothetical doughnuts did exist, we wouldn’t necessarily recommend eating them. You’ll understand why shortly.
It’s probably just a coincidence if this doughnut looks like a cock wrapped in black leather. Pull your zipper down! a Eagles of Death Metal play Fri 9/11 at 4:15 PM on the Rock Stage.
Branthrax
Peach cobbler in doughnut form—slightly fuzzy and comfortably familiar, but in a new kind of package. a Beach Slang plays Sun 9/13 at 6:30 PM on the Radicals Stage.
Blood Guts & Pastry
This square chocolate-iced doughnut is specifically not for the police. a Ice Cube plays Fri 9/11 at 9 PM on the Roots Stage.
