Pop Punk
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Active 1995–2005. Formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the band gained attention in 1996 by winning a national battle of the bands competition, sponsored by Sam Goody. Warne came up with the band's name after reading the phrase, ace troubleshooter, in a history book.
The Ace Troubleshooter lineup changed several times, they started as a three-piece: John Warne, Josh Abbott and Matt Pacyga. They added Isaac Deaton as the second guitarist in 1998. Numerous bassists and guitarists rotated through. Only two original members, John Warne and Josh Abbott, remained when the band came to an end. They had both played in the short-lived band Guerilla Rodeo shortly before Ace disbanded.
Relient K was often known as the “brother band” to Ace Troubleshooter. The two bands performed multiple tours together, and the members were all friends with each other. Dave Douglas, a touring drummer for Relient K, filled-in as a guitarist for a short time. Warne filled in as bassist for Relient K when Brian Pittman first left. Relient K's Matt Thiessen said in 2000 that they were allowed by Ace to live on their bus, as Relient K was just starting out.
In February 2005 Toby David posted the announcement of the band's breakup on their message board. Warne left to play bass guitar for Relient K. Abbott went on to play for My Red Hot Nightmare.
1996 | Back in the Shootin' Match | |
1997 | Demo | |
1999 | Don't Stop a Rockin' | |
2000 | Ace Troubleshooter | BEC Recordings |
2002 | The Madness of the Crowds | Tooth & Nail Records |
2004 | It's Never Enough | Tooth & Nail Records |
1996 Independent
1997 Independent
John Warne - Guitar, vocals
Alison Deuhs - Bass
Josh Abbott - Drums
1999 Independent
John Warne - Guitar, lead vocals
Isaac Deaton - Guitar, vocals
Josh Abbott - Drums
2000 BEC Recordings (BED7443)
John Warne - Guitar, lead vocals
Isaac Deaton - Guitar, vocals
Ben Dewey - Bass
Josh Abbott - Drums
2002 Tooth & Nail Records (TND39139)
John Warne - Guitar, lead vocals
Isaac Deaton - Guitar, vocals
Ben Dewey - Bass
Josh Abbott - Drums
Dave Douglas - Vocals on “Amanda”
2004 Tooth & Nail Records (TND90785)