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The Closet Squatters
Celtic / Folk Rock / Punk

		"And here we go again..." CHICAGO, ILLINOIS United States Profile Views: 44574 Last Login: 9/6/2008
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Member Since	5/31/2004
Band Website	theclosetsquatters.com
Band Members	Danny Lopatka - bass, lead vocals Inga Olson - guitar, vocals Buddy Herberg - mandolin Mike Gianfortune - accordion, tin whistle, vocals Ashley Grebe - violin Andrew Markee - drums
Influences	We all got our favorites, but this is some common ground: the Pogues, Flogging Molly, the Clash, Ramones, Distillers, OLD Rancid, Tiger Army, Johnny Cash, the Damned, the Tossers, Sublime, AC/DC, the Vibrators, Hepcat, Toy Dolls, Choking Victim, Dropkick Murphys
Sounds Like	The Pogues mixed with Flogging Molly, the Tossers, and early Rancid
Record Label	Unsigned
Type of Label	None

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bully in the hallway	Sep 3 2008 9:53 PM Hey gang! If you're not busy next thursday come check us out at Schubas!!! Should be a blast! Hope to see you there! Simon.
Champaign-Urbana Scene	Sep 3 2008 3:16 PM Don't miss Fat Wreck Chords' newest band Star Fucking Hipsters making their way into C-U this month! With members of Leftover Crack, Choking Victim, World Inferno Friendship Society, and The Slackers this is band you won't want to miss. Show starts on time! Sunday Sept. 21st @ The IMC (202 S. Broadway - Urbana, IL) 8pm - $5 - All-Ages STAR FUCKING HIPSTERS (NYC - Fat Wreck) EVIL EMPIRE (Chicago ska-core) ALLEYWAY SEX (C-U locals) DIZZY CHAIR TIME (C-U locals) + 1 more TBA
Drinkin' in Louisville	Aug 28 2008 8:01 PM
Sleeping Under 47	Aug 27 2008 9:51 PM
BRUTUS´ DAUGHTERS	Aug 11 2008 9:12 AM Hi Squatterssssssss!!! Your music sounds great!!! Hope to see you soon around here! Cheers and Beers from Madrid! BRUTUS DAUGHTERS
The State Affair [Has a New Song Up!]	Aug 4 2008 6:26 PM hey guys what's up
Riot Fest Music	Aug 1 2008 10:02 PM See you at Riot Fest!! For ticket information, please click here!
Destroy Everything	Jul 29 2008 7:11 PM This SATURDAY August 2ND at Reggies Rock Club - 2109 South State Street Chicago, IL First Gen Punk Legends SHATTERED FAITH with Destroy Everything IATTACK Intifada and 1 more TBA ALL AGES! Full Bar w/ ID 5PM .. .. ..
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Riot Fest Music	Jul 23 2008 3:26 AM RECORD RELEASE PARTY!! Saturday July 26th Click image to buy tickets now!
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Phantom Rockers	Jul 13 2008 11:56 PM See you there psychos. Cheers!
Decaying Youth Buttons	Jul 2 2008 4:47 PM Hey guys I am doing a sale all of july!! Save a bunch of money! Thanks -gnat Decaying Youth Buttons www. decayingyouth. com
Paddy Rock Radio	Jun 23 2008 6:57 PM Great to have you back on Paddy Rock Radio once again! Playing only the BEST in Celtic Rock & Punk!
Andrew	Jun 19 2008 1:03 AM i forgot all the songs...
Chef Scott	Jun 17 2008 7:33 PM Deaf Tom Crow A rock and blues remedy 2 Great dates not to miss this weekend!!! Deaf Tom Crow Friday June 20th @ Molly Malone's 7652 Madison in.. Forest park,Il (708)366-8073 9 pm!!!! Deaf Tom Crow Saturday June 21st @ The Beacon Tap 1374ee St. in... Des Plaines , Il 9pm!!
Mattia Rocchietti	Jun 11 2008 7:36 AM Hi!!Thanks for the add Closet Squatters!! Mattia
Beverley Folk Festival	Jun 6 2008 10:28 AM Tickets for this years 25 year Beverley Festival are now available. Full weekend tickets and individual artists tickets can be purhcased now from the festival website and site office. Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Kasai Masai, Rachel Unthank and the Winterset, Whippersnapper, Martin Simpson and Andy Cutting, legendary rockers The Buzzcocks, Tony Benn, John Shuttleworth bringing a touch of comedy, are just a few of the fabulous artists performing over the weekend. There are education workshops and a the whole weekend promised to be packed full of fun and excellent music. Come along and help us celebrate our 25 years celebrations. Thanks
IRISH MAIDEN MUSIC	Jun 5 2008 4:00 PM
Into the woods	Apr 21 2008 6:03 PM Do you all have any shows comin up?
Paranormal Rockstar Radio	Apr 21 2008 5:43 AM THANX 4 THE ADD!!! Please Help Support Your Local Music Scene!
Kevin Flynn and the Avondale Ramblers	Apr 10 2008 7:52 PM T'was nice to share the stage with you guys - We'll see you soon.. KF&AR
Sleeping Under 47	Apr 2 2008 12:22 AM
Sleeping Under 47	Mar 30 2008 9:08 PM Hey all, Thanks for comeing out ,Im real glad it all worked out!!! I cant wait to play with you all again soon!!!Zak XLVII
Destroy Everything	Mar 25 2008 11:39 AM Get a Destroy Everything T-Shirt, Two Posters, and a Patch FREE! When you buy Destroy Everything's NEW CD "Freedom of Speech Means Talk is Cheap" NOW at www. interpunk. com ! ! !
Sleeping Under 47	Mar 22 2008 7:43 AM
One Kind Radio	Mar 16 2008 6:44 PM Thanks for adding OKR to be your friend... keepin independent music alive!!! cheers, john b. c/o Onekindradio. com
LOCAL SUPPORT	Mar 15 2008 10:05 PM THE ST. PATTY'S DAY CELEBRATION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO DOUBLE BOOKING BETWEEN MANAGERS! THIS EXTREME UNPROFESSIONALISM HAS PISSED ME OFF TO NO END ON TOP OF THE WEEK I HAVE BEEN HAVING!!!!! SORRY GUYS!!! I WILL BE OUT DRINKING (GETTING HAMMERED) IF ANYONE CARES TO JOIN!!!!! ST. PAT'S PARTY CANCELLED TONIGHT @ ESOTERIC!
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Rum Currency [aka.blaggard]	Feb 18 2008 6:27 AM this may be stupid, like asking a wanker where the closest stick shop is, but, being from chicago, can you tell me if even in blackouts are still going? love the tunes btw!
Superfly TNT (NEW SONGS UP NOW!!)	Feb 15 2008 8:12 PM Thanks for the friendliness. We hope you dig our music. CD release coming soon. Mike and Kevin, otherwise known as Superfly TNT.
The Larkin and Moran Brothers	Jan 30 2008 6:56 PM Slainte!!
Callie™	Jan 27 2008 6:20 PM no problem. and i love your music. :)
The Indulgers	Jan 27 2008 2:26 AM Hello mates, Yer sounding grand! Hope all is well in your world and you had a wonderful holiday season. We really enjoyed playing in Ireland recently. Check out the new clip on our site from our Ireland 2007 tour - The Indulgers performing "Trouble With A Capitol T" with Johnny Fean vocalist/guitarist from the legendary Irish band Horslips - one of the original celtic rock bands - in Ennis, Co. Clare. Have a fantastic new year! Your friends, The Indulgers
Sparkplug Assassins	Jan 26 2008 11:22 PM Hey don't miss the debut show performing with Behind The Sun @ The End Zone Friday Feb 22nd 1650 N. Farnswirth Ave. Aurora, IL.
Allan Price	Jan 25 2008 9:54 AM Thanks for becoming a friend, I really appreciate it. If you have a chance please would you listen to some of my songs, that would be cool. A comment would be great. However, if you're too busy, I understand and that's ok. Peace Love and Happiness to you. Allan
Sleeping Under 47	Jan 17 2008 4:34 AM There is not much info but, here.... This took me 4 minutes!!!!

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