Bands wanted to play venue in Chicago!

[Scary Larry]

Hello,

   Looking to see if any Garage bands still exist in the Chicago area. Wanna get some from the area or even some from out of town for the venue I've been helping to book shows at. Pretty cool joint 30 min south of Chicago. We do a Rock-a-billy night, but mix it up with some psychobilly, Surf, Punk, etc. There is a pretty good mixed crowd of regulars. Can't promise a bunch of dough, but I can get you some beers, a few bucks & a good time.

[theeGrayson]

Angry Hornets

[Scary Larry]

Thanks, I liked what I heard.

[shmo]

Those Kickstarts

you can hear/ see us here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/kickstarts
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Those-Kickstarts
http://www.myspace.com/574241000
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJljfu9p-Hs&feature=mh_lolz&...

[Eddy Price]

I've got a whole night that I can fill with a show that i'm doing called King Wolf Sound System check it out here:

www.kingwolfsoundsystem.com

[John Battles]

The Dials - Maybe they've already played one of your shows. Femme - fronted Rockabilly / Gargae oriented stew.    MOST BANDS WHO'VE CLAIMED TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CRAMPS HAVE A HELLUVA TIME MAKING IT KNOWN , BUT , THEY'RE SINCERE....

Hotrod Hucksters - All male Rockabilly sausage party. Not wimpy , like most of 'em . PRETTY MUCH TO THE POINT.

Al Simon/Devil Dogs - Old school Neo - Rockabilly (I know that does'nt make sense.) . Al was the singer for The Rebel Rousers , one of Chicago's first 80'S Rockabilly bands , and , later , a stint with The Greaseballs , fucking legends.   Mainly does covers , but , has good taste , and puts on a good show.

The Amazing Heebie Jeebies - Revolving door cast , including ex - Riptones , Greaseballs , Spies Who Surf , etc.  Country , Rockabilly , Garage , other stuff. Covers and originals.

i CAN'T THINK OF ANY NEW GARAGE bands to recommend , but , if I do , I'll get back with you. I've been here since 1987, and I can count all the Garage bands , locally , that I've seen , on both hands , and that would be very generous on my part.

 

[John Battles]

OH , HEY , LARRY. DID'NT NOTICE THAT WAS YOU. I WISH I COULD RECOMMEND A SHITLOAD OF GARAGE BANDS , BUT , YOU KNOW HOW IT IS.......
 
John Battles said:

The Dials - Maybe they've already played one of your shows. Femme - fronted Rockabilly / Gargae oriented stew.    MOST BANDS WHO'VE CLAIMED TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CRAMPS HAVE A HELLUVA TIME MAKING IT KNOWN , BUT , THEY'RE SINCERE....

Hotrod Hucksters - All male Rockabilly sausage party. Not wimpy , like most of 'em . PRETTY MUCH TO THE POINT.

Al Simon/Devil Dogs - Old school Neo - Rockabilly (I know that does'nt make sense.) . Al was the singer for The Rebel Rousers , one of Chicago's first 80'S Rockabilly bands , and , later , a stint with The Greaseballs , fucking legends.   Mainly does covers , but , has good taste , and puts on a good show.

The Amazing Heebie Jeebies - Revolving door cast , including ex - Riptones , Greaseballs , Spies Who Surf , etc.  Country , Rockabilly , Garage , other stuff. Covers and originals.

i CAN'T THINK OF ANY NEW GARAGE bands to recommend , but , if I do , I'll get back with you. I've been here since 1987, and I can count all the Garage bands , locally , that I've seen , on both hands , and that would be very generous on my part.

 

[Scary Larry]

Wow! Only 4 people responded. Thanks to those who did, but jeez, I thoght there would be more bands itching to play.

[kopper]

I'm sure there are, but they probably just don't check this group that often (if ever). That's always been one of the really difficult things about running this site... getting people to actually USE it. What're ya gonna do?

Scary Larry said:

Wow! Only 4 people responded. Thanks to those who did, but jeez, I thoght there would be more bands itching to play.

[kopper]

Also, you never even mention in your post what venue it is you're talking about. Don't ya think you should include the name and maybe the address & a link to their website? ;)

[Scary Larry]

You have a point Kopper, figured the way I posted  it might peak some curiosity. I figured I could give all the gory details upon any inquiries.

kopper said:

Also, you never even mention in your post what venue it is you're talking about. Don't ya think you should include the name and maybe the address & a link to their website? ;)

[Scary Larry]

Details.

The name of the place is called Pick-ups located at 21000 Torrence Ave. Ford heights IL. It's on the border of Lynwood and Ford Heights. 30 min south of Chicago. Tons of parking with NO METERS.

It's mainly a Rock-a-billy theme, but we do throw in some Punk Rock, Surf, Outlaw Country, Horror Rock & Psychobilly. I would like to get some Garage Bands in there.

Here is the site  http://www.pickupsbar.net/

Here's the Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pick-Ups-Bar-Inc/211372465567930

Like I said before, I can't guarantee a fortune, but I can guarantee you will walk away with some dough in your pocket and some free drinks. Also, I make no money at this. Actually it's me and 3 other people who run the Rockabilly Fridays.

[MR. HIPSTER!]

Eddy Price'll nip 'at shit in da BUTT!

Eddy Price said:

I've got a whole night that I can fill with a show that i'm doing called King Wolf Sound System check it out here:

www.kingwolfsoundsystem.com