The Jesus Lizard, Fugazi, Jawbreaker, Shellac, June of 44, Tortoise, The Residents, Shiner, Failure, Blonde Redhead, Fireside, Swervedriver, blah blah blah.......
Imagine walking into a donut shop, delirious with hunger. Not just anything will suffice. You have a man's appetite and you need a man's pastry. You glance past all of the crullers, long johns and old-fashioned pastries and dismiss them as trivial, wimpy snacks. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see a BEAR CLAW. Golden brown, caked with glaze, gleaming like a diamond among stones. This is what you have been hankering for, a meaty slab of fresh dough, infused with gooey cinnamon and fit for a king.
It is the music of Chicago's BEAR CLAW that fits this form of desire. Formed in 2002, the band creates powerful, noisy, yet melodic songs utilizing its obtuse instrumentation of two bass guitars and drums. Members Rich Fessler (bass and vocals), Rob Raspolich (bass), and Scott Picco (drums and vocals) continue to push the possibilities of the trio while adhering to a strict "no filler" approach to creating songs with tools they wield.
If you are interested in booking a show, please contact Scott at his real email address and not through myspace. His email address is...
scott AT bearclawrock DOT com.
Please check our "Blog" section of our Myspace page for news updates and other items such as Tour Journals, etc...
Bear Claw European Video Tour Diary - Part 1
Bear Claw European Video Tour Diary - Part 2
Bear Claw European Video Tour Diary - Part 3
Bear Claw European Video Tour Diary - Part 4
"Short but Sweet" Live @ Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL:
"Without the Sun" Live @ Empty Bottle, Chicago, IL:
"Jigsaw" Live @ Union Rock Yards, Chicago, IL:
Curses. Was all psyched to see you guys until I found that we're playing opposite you guys -- directly opposite, at the Mutiny. I hope our fans don't hear you guys or we're in trouble.
guys...it's very hard to tell you how much i miss you...i really hope to see you so soon... all my love and respect... i hope bagongo is always with you...maybe with some sorts of sausage!!! :D love... Sacha
Long time no hear!! How's it going? WTF Swervedriver....now Jesus Lizard too. Going to see them Nov 5th in Chapel Hill. Any plans for a NE tour soon? Keep in touch Rich....later man. And take care of my Swervedriver poster. I thought I could get another one...but after you got that one...I've never seen that poster since. Alright guys....
Damn! Looks like a helluva spring tour. Let's do some gigs! Mind if we advertise? Buy the new HOTK record here! Just click and listen. ......HOTK Heroes of the Kingdom....
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