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Checkerboard Stalemate
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Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
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Member Since10/30/2007
Band Websitehttp://netfiles.uiuc.edu/lgann2/www
Band MembersEamon - Strings
Kyle - Thicker, but Fewer Strings
Conor - Technically a Woodwind
Duane - Longer Brass Thingie
Chris - Smaller Woodwind, but we still love him
Ed- Yet another Brass Thingie
Lars - Skins
InfluencesStreetlight Manifesto, Reel Big Fish, Buck-O-Nine, Big D and the Kids Table, Pain, Mustard Plug, Operation Ivy, Whole Wheat Bread, The Risk, Stereohype, Catch 22, Deals Gone Bad, The Supervillains, Sublime, The Aquabats, Blue Meanies, Slapstick, Link-80, The Toasters, The Specials, Less Than Jake, Unearth, The Unseen, Between the Buried and Me, Through the Eyes of the Dead, After the Burial, Veil of Maya, Despised Icon, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, 7 Inches of Blood, Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Meshuggah, The Number 12 Looks Like You, Heavy Heavy Low Low, The Jon Benet, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Souljah Boy, The Cure, The Beatles, Westbound Train, Nailer, The Suicide Machines, Goldfinger, Article 57, BOTAR, Cake, Common Rider, Choking Victim, Leftover Crack, The Forces of Evil, Mad Caddies, Mu330, Planet Smashers, Rancid, Skankin' Pickle, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Bad Manners, Bim Skala Bim, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Citizen Fish, Dance Hall Crashers, Dr. Ring Ding and the Senior Allstars, Five Iron Frenzy, Suburban Legends, Let's Go Bowling, Madness, Mephiskapheles, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Rude King, The Selecter, The Skamikazies, (OLD) No Doubt
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   About Checkerboard Stalemate
We're 7 guys from around Illinois who all met up at the University of Illinois with the purpose of playing good music and having fun. If you want us to play a show just send us a message and we'll be happy to try and work it into our schedule.

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Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls



Nov 3 2009 6:30 PM

VICTORIAN HALLS @ THE METRO

SATURDAY 
Nov. 14
6pm 
3730 N Clark
Chicago, IL

w/ 
Dorian Decay
Eli
Rooks
Enjoy the Massacre


First 100 fans that purchase presale can bring there confirmation and get a FREE T-SHIRT (while supplies last)

THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT


CLICK HERE FOR $6 PRESALE( $11 at the door):: 


Rule 22

Rule 22



Jul 25 2009 10:37 PM

We have a brand new Split 7 inch out now. Check out a song off of it, Made Anywhere But Here, on our profile and then buy the god damn thing at www.rule22.com
peace
dave22


p.s. follow us on twitter
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Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls



Jul 22 2009 8:35 PM

Awesome shows coming up very soon with Alesana, The Bled, Dr.Manhattan, Craig Owens (chiodos), Fear Before, and I See Stars!!

Plus all new videos, Sean and Mike skinny dipping? ummm  =X
click on the Myspace for details!




Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls
Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls



Jul 22 2009 8:35 PM

Awesome shows coming up very soon with Alesana, The Bled, Dr.Manhattan, Craig Owens (chiodos), Fear Before, and I See Stars!!

Plus all new videos, Sean and Mike skinny dipping? ummm  =X
click on the Myspace for details!




Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls
Champaign-Urbana Scene

Champaign-Urbana Scene



May 28 2009 7:25 PM

June 12th - ska-core vs. hardcore in C-U!!!

FRIDAY JUNE 12TH
@ McKinley Foundation (809 S. Fifth St - Champaign, IL)
7pm - $5 - All-Ages

O.F.C. (MA)
EVIL EMPIRE (Chicago)
CLASS CONVICTION (WI)
WE MUST DISMANTLE ALL THIS!
+tba (gypsy ska/punk band)



Champaign-Urbana Scene

Champaign-Urbana Scene



May 16 2009 4:49 PM

H/C Punk is back in C-U! Don't miss this show, you'll be sorry!

Saturday May 23rd
@ McKinley Foundation (809 S. Fifth St - Champaign, IL)
Doors: 7pm - Show: 8pm - $5 - All-Ages

ESKE (Chicago)
HUMAN I.D. (Madison)
WE MUST DISMANTLE ALL THIS!
AUGMENTOR

Victorian Halls

Victorian Halls



May 14 2009 5:59 PM

Victorian Halls Super Merch PACKAGE!
2 EPs + 1 Shirt = $10

Purchase at Bigcartel today


Champaign-Urbana Scene

Champaign-Urbana Scene



May 5 2009 5:40 PM

FREE PUNK ROCK BASEMENT SHOW @ THE END OF THE MONTH! Hope to see you there!

SATURDAY MAY 30TH
@ 700 W. Illinois (Urbana, IL)
9pm - FREE - All-Ages

THE FRESH KILLS
THE BURNINATORS
AUGMENTOR
CLARABELLE

J.D. and Sanz Funk Connection!!! (Feat.Shantell)

J.D. and Sanz Funk Connection!!! (Feat.Shantell)



Apr 16 2009 3:36 AM

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Champaign-Urbana Scene

Champaign-Urbana Scene



Apr 6 2009 12:07 AM

Come out next Saturday and support local bands, all money will be split evenly between all those playing!

Saturday April 11th
@ McKinley Foundation (809 S. Fifth St.
- Champaign, IL)
7pm - $5 - All-Ages

INCONTINENT HAVOC
WE MUST DISMANTLE ALL THIS!
PENINSULA
KID TIM
+ 2 special guest bands!

The Rave welcomes Arctic Monkeys-September 26th

The Rave welcomes Arctic Monkeys-September 26th



Apr 2 2009 3:56 PM

MORRISSEY
With The Courteeners
Friday, April 03, 2009 at 8pm
At The Rave / Eagles Club
Milwaukee, WI

Click the poster below for more show information.

Matt Mills and the Wandering Past

Matt Mills and the Wandering Past



Mar 2 2009 6:03 PM

hey, thanks for the add..

hope you like the music..
WE MUST DISMANTLE ALL THIS!

WE MUST DISMANTLE ALL THIS!
Online Now!


Jan 22 2009 4:38 PM

Our debut record drops in a couple weeks...be sure to keep an eye out for ordering info coming soon!

THE RAVE welcomes Slightly Stoopid November 14th

THE RAVE welcomes Slightly Stoopid November 14th



Jan 6 2009 7:06 PM

REEL BIG FISH

Streetlight Manifesto, Tip The Van
Sunday, January 11th @ 7:30pm
At
The Rave / Eagles Club
Milwaukee, WI.

SUNDAY January 11th
Click the poster below for more show information.

Bartime [FINNS]

Bartime [FINNS]



Dec 5 2008 8:35 PM

SHOWS ARE WAY BETTER THAN BOREDOM.
The Risk

The Risk



Dec 3 2008 11:32 PM

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Rule 22

Rule 22



Nov 28 2008 12:15 AM

Hey, come show some support on friday and get all your x-mas shopping done early this year... buy Rule 22 shirts for everyone on your list!!

and bring us a turkey sandwich for fuck sake



click here for tickets
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Nov 24 2008 2:43 AM

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Nov 12 2008 6:20 PM

oh baby oh baby oh baby!!!!

can't wait to see you play Friday night!
VaNs BeaTs

VaNs BeaTs



Oct 20 2008 7:32 PM

thanks for the friendship.

A warm WELCOME to my circle of friends.

COOL STUFF !!

I wish you the best for all your projects.
You are always invited to listen to my beats. I produced two beats for RASCO..S new album.



Have a fabulous and blessed week,

~ peace and much love ^^ ~


FREE BEAT AT MY SHOP ***** FREE BEAT AT MY SHOP *****
Champaign-Urbana Scene

Champaign-Urbana Scene



Oct 15 2008 5:06 PM

Don't miss the latest addition to Tent City Records (Skwert from Choking Victim's lable) DIRTY SOUTH REVOLUTIONARIES invading C-U this November!

Thursday November 6th
@ The IMC (202 S. Broadway - Urbana, IL)
10pm - $5 - All-Ages

DIRTY SOUTH REVOLUTIONARIES (Tent City Records)
MURDER MAJESTY (Las Vegas)
ALLEYWAY SEX (C-U Locals)
+ more TBA

Waste Basket **IS WAKING UP**

Waste Basket  **IS WAKING UP**



Oct 15 2008 4:51 PM

MESSAGE US FOR TICKETS!!!
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MESSAGE US FOR TICKETS!!!
Eureka Sky (New Record Coming!)

Eureka Sky (New Record Coming!)



Oct 12 2008 11:10 PM

Hi guys! :)
Rule 22

Rule 22



Oct 1 2008 2:16 AM

This Friday the 3rd we're playing an all ages show in gurnee at Swing state. If you don't go they're all gonna laugh at you.


Also, if you don't have tickets for the show Oct. 18th yet, get them now. Only about 100 left and it IS going to sell out. 17+ show


click here for tickets
<Dan (E).>

<Dan (E).>



Sep 13 2008 6:06 PM

Awesome show last night, Eamon is a good addition to your band.
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