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.

[MR. HIPSTER!]

Ghoulish Greetings Scary Larry--

   I am in a rock&roll outfit called Mr. Hipster! from BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
   We are highly interested in playing at your roadhouse.

Check us out chere...

mrhipster.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/mrhipstermusic

[Elle Diabla]

FYI-30 minutes south of Chicago isn't Chicago!

Best of luck with the venue though. 

[Elle Diabla]

Sorry for giving you shit Larry, you know I love you! I haven't seen you in ages!

[Scary Larry]

I know, but close enough. actually 12 min from chicago, but 30 min from where you might want to stop and ask directions if you get lost. HaHaHa!

Elle Diabla said:

FYI-30 minutes south of Chicago isn't Chicago!

Best of luck with the venue though. 

[John Battles]

I meant , The Dyes , but , I know , you know who I meant.
 
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.