Fetchin Bones

The Profile

Fetchin Bones were an American alternative rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina, active in the 1980s. Fronted by Hope Nicholls, they blended Southern roots with high-energy rock across four studio albums—Cabin Flounder (1985), Bad Pumpkin (1986), Galaxy 500 (1987), and Monster (1989)—before disbanding around 1990.

American alternative rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina; active 1983–1990. Core early members included Hope Nicholls (vocals), Gary White (guitar), Danna Pentes (bass), and Marc Mueller (drums). Discography includes Cabin Flounder (1985), Bad Pumpkin (1986), Galaxy 500 (1987), and Monster (1989). After the split, Hope Nicholls went on to Sugarsmack.

A single, highly positive review praises Fetchin Bones’ debut Cabin Flounder as a hidden gem of the 1980s Charlotte scene. The piece highlights Southern roots (country, blues, swing, rockabilly) fused with energetic alt-rock, and emphasizes Hope Nicholls’ standout vocals. It credits the band with foreshadowing grunge and dignifying adolescent themes, and notes their later dissolution after four albums.