Austin Atteberry on vocals and guitar;
Pete Wojtowicz on bass;
Mike Brown on drums and percussion;
Pete Galanis on lead guitar;
Steve Haberichter on Mandolin
Influences
James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and Pat Green
Austin Atteberry's Bio: “To kiss the hand that holds the heart,” my grandfather said. “How is that the greatest thing in the whole wide world?” I replied, sitting on his lap. “And how can someone even hold their heart anyway?” One Christmas Eve, my grandpa Buck explained that the greatest thing in the whole wide world was not a thing at all. How could that be? I remember thinking. What about Porsches and Ferraris and mansions and candy? The reason my grandfather chose this phrase to describe the beauty of compassion and the joy of giving, I will probably never know. But in all my life, nobody has ever told more truth. The greatest thing in the whole wide world is indeed to kiss the hand that holds the heart. And in so many words, this is why I do what I do. I’ve played music for the better part of my life, studying privately in classical voice, guitar and percussion. State and regional choirs, musical productions, percussion troupes and rock bands all fall into what would be called my musical experience. But the reason I do what I do is to write. For me, writing comes straight from those few words my grandfather told me so many years ago. Thank you for listening…
Pete Wojtowicz's Bio: My mother's favorite picture is of me at age seven, playing piano while wearing a football helmet. I was of course never allowed to play football because it would, "damage my fingers" (I was thin as a rail with a huge head and rather unstable, but she didn't want to hurt my feelings). In sixth grade I pulled the shortest straw and was relegated to bass player of a forming band (still waiting for that first practice, fellas). The project fizzled; you can't practice and play TechmoBowl at the same time. But I continued playing bass in everything from high school jazz band to the much-storied punk glory of the Gillespies' graffitied basement. I gave a grand final performance (sans helmet) on the piano--of which I have a tape and am willing to show anyone who may be interested--and headed to Northwestern University, bass in hand. At Northwestern, I had the privilege to study with greats like improv guru Michael Kocour and string bass goliath Michael Hovnanian. Studies on classical and jazz bass, and beers till sunrise, kept me occupied and college was, as everyone says, "over before I knew it." But college was merely a catalyst, education and fun are ever-thriving. The next year and a half was spent growing and learning with too many beers in many bars as crime-jazz band Buddha's Belly toured the Midwest. Working with Austin, I find myself dancing with my string bass and playing acoustic music full of passion and spirit.
Mike, It was nice to meet u a couple of weeks ago with Steve hopefully I can get a chance to hear you guys jam I am diggin the party tonight song, stay in touch..
hey there
Showing love, I love this time of the year...it feels special..but it's not the same though here in Bangkok...at least it's Friday!!! :)
YOuna
hey austin- haven't checked out what's up with you in awhile - i dig the videos - you always were a likeable guy but now you've got tunes to fall in love by. congrats and good luck with the new album
I don't think I ever told you guys, but I got your free album that you guys sent out and it is rad! I have played it for a bunch of friends down here in Southern California. I actually can see Tijuana from my apartment. It looks like you haven't really updated much in a while buy I am really looking forward to what you put out next.
For you folks itching to get out to a show, here's a few we think would be alot of fun. Make a night out of it - either in Indiana or Wisconsin!!!!!
SATURDAY NIGHT - AUGUST 11th Katie Sullivan Band TJ Maloney's at the HOLIDAY STAR PLAZA Merrillville, IN show time 9:30- 12:30 am admission is FREE
THURSDAY NIGHT - AUGUST 16th Katie Sullivan Band Milwaukee Ale House (THIS IS THE FIRST NIGHT OF MILWAUKEE IRISHFEST, AND THE ALE HOUSE IS RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE FESTIVAL!!!) Milwaukee, WI show time: 7:00 - 21:00 pm admission is FREE
