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ATHENS
Indie / Alternative / Americana

"Can you feel this going into your mom society?!"

CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/3/2008
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   ATHENS: General Info
Member Since5/30/2006
Band Websiteathensinchicago.com
Band MembersAdam Galek: drums
Andrew Yearick: vox, guitar
Nick Chupein: bass, synthesizer, vox
Jedediah Olaus: guitar, vox
Glenn Behr: guitar, percussion
InfluencesThe Beatles, Radiohead, Talking Heads, REM, The Doors, The Smiths, Pink Floyd, Wilco, Simon and Garfunkel, Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan, Bjork, The Velvet Underground, The Flaming Lips, The Shins, Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Neutral Milk Hotel, Spinal Tap, David Bowie, The Pixies, Eliades Ochoa, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Depeche Mode, Stone Temple Pilots, Ibrahim Ferrer, Tanna the Cat, Johnny Cash, Compay Segundo, U2, Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, Marvin Gaye, Buddy Holly, Modest Mouse, Disney Music, My Morning Jacket and My Bloody Valentine but not My Chemical Romance
Sounds LikeA punch from Patrick Swayze in the film "Road House"
Type of LabelNone







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   About ATHENS
ATHENS is a musical project that blends rock, folk, Latin, soul, blues, your mom, and world music to produce a distinct, wide-ranging sound. Their commitment to creating a unique live experience and maintaining an ever-evolving catalogue of poignant, personal and worldly songs has made them one of Chicago's most exciting up-and-coming bands.

"You guys are dope. I gotta fart." -Sharkula

Contact the band for booking or hate mail at athensinchicago@gmail.com




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Jon Alan Bird





Jul 2 2008 9:34 AM

Hey ATHENS!

Please watch my new video? Winner of the Sprockets 2008 music video contest !
Tigerz! Kite to the Moon Music Video
Six Red Carpets





Jun 30 2008 4:52 AM

Today is the day.
Today is the day you can download our album.
It's absolutely free.
Click on our website www. sixredcarpets. com to download the folder in which you'll find the 13 tracks, the e- booklet and a short story we've written to introduce it.
IT'S FOR YOU. IT'S ABSOLUTELY FREE.
TODAY IS THE DAY.

Six Red Carpets
Captain Lucid





Jun 27 2008 1:38 PM

We're playing McDunna's (1505 W Fullerton) Saturday night (6/28).
9pm, $3
Katie





Jun 21 2008 2:49 PM

Andres, cumpleanos feliz! Espero que lo pases bien.
NOBOT





Jun 19 2008 9:27 PM

Pool of Frogs





Jun 17 2008 11:51 AM

dudebro's!
Pool of Frogs Perform Will Hobbs in a Stairwell
Six Red Carpets





Jun 10 2008 11:03 PM

On June 29 a digital version of our first album will be released.
It will be absolutely free.
You'll have the possibility of downloading it from our official website or - if you prefer - from
our MySpace page.
More infos as soon as you can imagine...

www. myspace. com/sixredcarpets
www. sixredcarpets. com
Katie





Jun 3 2008 1:37 PM

Guys, I'm so bummed that I missed you on Saturday! It sounds like it was a great one and I spent it sitting in traffic. Maybe I'll stop by the chouse this week to hear what crazy stuff you're working on...
*WutziPutzi*





May 31 2008 11:13 PM

not quite the stairway to heaven, but there were a bunch of keys hanging from the ceiling ...hmmm, was das whol bedeutet??/
.
>>> NIce job ATHENS
*WutziPutzi*





May 28 2008 11:00 PM

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May 22 2008 5:44 PM

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Pet Peeve





May 19 2008 9:16 PM

Hey Andrew, how are things? Come out to the show Thursday if you can.
Pool of Frogs





May 16 2008 11:21 PM

Pool of Frogs Bandisode 1: The Pilot
NOBOT





May 10 2008 6:39 PM

Pool of Frogs





May 10 2008 12:02 AM

hey thanks nick! let's hang soon...

willy
THUNDERUNDERUS @ Ronny’s 7/9!





May 9 2008 4:22 PM

Awesome! It's lookin' to be a great show!!
MOTHER ELECTRIC





May 6 2008 12:02 PM

Hey Nick,

John from Color Radio is a good friend and they played the theater.
Let me kno next time you guys are playing a show.
TS





May 4 2008 12:04 PM

Hey buddy! Hope all is well.
Give a shout next time your free mate!
Jedediah Olaus





May 3 2008 8:49 AM

Thanks for coming out last night guys.

What's it gonna take to get my name in the line-up?
CHATTY CATHY





Apr 29 2008 11:18 AM

Thanks again for lending your home and heart to us this weekend. It was greatly appreciated. Keep us up on any shows you have coming up. holla

kortland chase
The Rikters





Apr 24 2008 8:03 AM

Captain Lucid





Apr 24 2008 7:04 AM

Hey guys,

As always, the songs sound great. We're playing the Elbo Room tomorrow (Friday) night. Hope to see you guys again soon.
Katie





Apr 22 2008 8:09 AM

I'm glad that we're finally friends online in addition to real life - I feel like we've reached a new level.

I had a lovely time at your Quenchers show.
The new stuff is sounding excellent!
North Star Bar





Apr 19 2008 7:21 PM

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Pet Peeve





Apr 19 2008 10:19 AM

Im glad we came out to see you guys play. Lots of diversity in your style but i like the fact that all your paths lead to rock n' roll - and that is always a welcoming destination. See you next time and I will stop by to check the church pad.
So, is your music automatically blessed?
Quenchers Saloon





Apr 18 2008 2:08 PM

Thanks from Quenchers! It was quite fun!
The Alan-Bailey Continuum





Apr 18 2008 10:30 AM

Last night was more fun than a barrel full of monkeys.

And I really like monkeys, so that's saying something!

Peace,
Alan
GigDoggy





Apr 15 2008 8:39 AM

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It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.

Regards,

gigDoggy
Grupo Compay Segundo


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Apr 11 2008 7:51 AM

Hola! ATHENS
It's nice to think that where my fingers end, the guitar begins.

Buy the CD
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Scrabbel





Apr 9 2008 5:34 PM

Thanks for the add! Lots of stuff in store for 2008 so come and take a look! Cheers, TRR
Bryon Medina





Apr 5 2008 12:11 PM

Thank you back! Your show is one of the best so far this year; top three at least.
Control Escape





Apr 3 2008 2:46 PM

Yaaaaaaahh doooooods! We're friends now.

If you haven't seen it, here's our latest music video. If you like Pee-Wee, Scooby, and smoking crack , you'll love "Kenny's Big Adventure" otherwise it will totally suck.

juffage





Apr 3 2008 11:06 AM

hey dudes,

congrats. this music is catchy and even good. it's always nice to see what other peps are doing around the city. keep it up.

jeff
COTTONSEED





Mar 27 2008 10:10 PM

yahsoo neighbor. thanx for the space again.
Elbo Room Flyer
Joe





Mar 25 2008 6:48 AM

Always a pleasure to get sh*t-faced with the Athens crew. You guys rock my world.
Bryon Medina





Mar 24 2008 3:01 PM

last nights show was stellar! You stole the show. Keep up the great work, start a fan club so I can join it.
Joe





Mar 20 2008 9:13 AM

I will be there...with my eggs painted pastel colors especially for ATHENS!
Joe





Mar 19 2008 12:46 PM

I heard a rumor that you guys were doing an acoustical version of "Hard Knock Life" this Sunday at the Orphanage...any truth to that??!!
Sobre





Mar 18 2008 1:14 PM

El honor es nuestro. Suerte Chavos, en lo que podamos ayudar. Gracias por el Add.


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