Matteo Jannotta-Thunderous Clanks and Vicious Whaps.
Mathieu Kennedy- Words, Strings.
Aron Levinsky- Bayyyysssssha...
Mathé Simon-Words.
All photos by our good friend the "Creative Extrovert" Justin James!
Influences
"You are the music, while the music lasts..." -T. S. Elliot-
Most people ask us how we got our name... Our good friend Walter J. Liveharder had been helping us find our inner musician... I believe we were out drinking, sipping on some whiskey and brew ha, when we were throwing out band names. Bill and i shot out ideas like GunButter, The Chameleons, Mosquito Hawk, SquareOne, Saturday Morning Hard On, The Gold Machine... Nothing seemed to work or fit... When Wally suggested "bully in the hallway" It was a profound moment. Like when Charlie got his golden ticket or the first time I saw boobs or the first wall melting or six NBA championships. We knew right then that was Da Name. It was the Ace up the sleeve. The "shocker" in the pocket. The moment of clarity religious folk brag about. We were born again... as bully in the hallway! Thank you Wally! We Loooooove Yoooou!
bully in the hallway is like a summer bbq that couldn't get any better. And then we show up with the slip and slide!
Venues we have played in Chicago since our conception 12 months ago.
House Of Blues
Martyr's
Lily's
Elbo Room
Reggie's Rock Club
Joe's on Weed St. (Be for warned throwing mics will provoke the sound man!)
Wise Fools (pre-reconstruction)
Silvie's Lounge
Tonic Room
Martyr's
Underground Lounge
Bird's Nest
Museum of Contemporary Art
Double Door
Betty's Blue Star Lounge
Empty Bottle
SubT
We are almost finished with our debut album! Watch out because here comes the thunderous gut rot rock you have all been itching to get into your veins. Chicago's Very Own -bully in the hallway-
For booking or if you have any questions email us...
bullyinthehallway@gmail.com..
PRESS
From Chicago Innerview
Though part of me wishes they would keep their foot more firmly planted on the distortion pedal, there’s no doubt that Bully In The Hallway belt out a solid slice of rock with some serious potential. With driving guitars reminiscent of that classic Chicago punk rock sound and sweetly tortured vocals a la Murder City Devils, it’s quite clear that this is a band hellbent on creating a name for itself in the competitive rock world of the Windy City. They’ve already made the rounds playing everywhere from the Museum Of Contemporary Art and House of Blues to Elbo Room and Silvie’s Lounge — and seem poised and ready for more audience Bullyin’ in ‘08. Word has it that the band hit the studio in late February, so plan on a new batch of smart, at times melodic and in-your-face rock to come. (Appearing with Gypsy Fly at Double Door on March 13) --text: Mike Scales
FEARLESS RADIO
"...Bully in the Hallway had a fresh and funky sound that seemed almost addictive. The combination of rock music and eclectic sounds created an energetic feeling that kept the audience dancing..." Read more here!
From Delusions Of Adequacy
"For fans of bands like Fugazi, Fifteen, Avail and The Ghost, Bully in the Hallway is a great new addition the Chicago punk rock scene. With these bands as their influences, Bully in the Hallway combines great lyrics, fierce riffs, and an uncontainable stage presence that rocked the House of Blues in Chicago on August 25th. This surreal show drew a huge, boisterous crowd, and Bully in the Hallway is a band that deserves some recognition....READ MORE!
From Chicago Acoustic Underground
"Bully in the Hallway describes themselves as a Rock/Punk/Psychedelic band. They are all that and a whole bunch more. This creative and exciting group spent the better part of two hours with us and we all were exhausted when it was over. They are a most satisfying experience!" Link to podcast here!
What's up fellas..if you're not busy tonight we're playing a free show at Silvies...show starts at 9...we go on at 11...hope to see you all out there. Also hoping for some good news about the SubT show...be good guys.
Thanks for the add, I enjoy it like a mighty beast devouring a bloodied corpse full of infectious diseases. Only you don't come out my other end in a brown matter -- you come out as rainbow butterflies, rather.
