US BOOKING INFORMATION:
Covert Booking Dave Romano
Phone: 412.499.3033
PUBLICITY:
Bridgeport West Alex Mohler
Phone: 724.413.9133
Influences
The Pogues, Blitz, The Clash, Cro-Mags, The Deal, Cock Sparrer, The Real McKenzies, Hanover Saints, The Blackjacks, The Proclaimers, The Business, Johnny Cash, The Wolf Tones, Tom Waits
About FLATFOOT 56 [Sonshine Fest - Wilmar, MN 7/16]
Since the year 2000, FLATFOOT 56 have steadily unleashed a rollicking barrage of Celtic punk and folk-tinged hardcore from the South Side of Chicago to an international audience with intense and positive party-like energy. The band's latest album, JUNGLE OF THE MIDWEST SEA, tightly packs the quartet's eclectic and driving musical charge into fourteen tracks that celebrate the pride of the working class and their Chicago roots.
The band’s sonic arsenal captures both the nostalgia of old-school punk and hardcore as well as inspiration taken from traditional Celtic folk. Within this musical fury, FLATFOOT 56 attacks dark and pressing subject matter—avarice, faithlessness and cowardice—that speaks volumes of the values and principles on which the band was founded.
Led by spirited front man Tobin Bawinkel (Vocals/Guitar) along with brothers Justin (Drums) and Kyle (Bass), and multi-instrumentalist Josh Robieson (Bagpipes/Mandolin/Bouzouki), the band is fueled by a sense of camaraderie that directly translates to their fans and live shows. "We really try to create a positive environment every time we play so people feel comfortable and can let loose. It's an experience that everyone is a part of," explains Tobin.
FLATFOOT 56’s live experience also features an improvised set list, an array of seamless instrument juggling (from guitar to mandolin and bagpipes and back around again), and an awe-inspiring crowd participation “wall of death” mosh pit while showcasing the band's grab bag of musical influences from Oi! and punk to folk and traditional Irish Celtic sounds.
With a relentless touring schedule, Flatfoot has logged over 1200+ shows on three continents including appearances in England, Scotland, Japan, Germany and The Netherlands and at major music festivals domestically and abroad like Cornerstone, Soul Fest, Milwaukee Summerfest, Sonshine Festival, Riot Fest, Flevofest (The Netherlands), and Xniozz Fest (Germany). The band has shared the stage with an array of punk legends and modern rock acts alike, including Dead Kennedys, The Misfits, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, MxPx, The Briggs, The Toasters, Street Dogs and countless others.
By consistently delivering their distinct sound and fury worldwide, FLATFOOT 56 has amassed a loyal and ever-expanding following. Both the undeniable charm of the band’s eclectic musical power as well as their passion for upholding tradition and celebrating community with their fans has created what has become an international mob of Flatfoot followers.
Regardless of which end of the musical spectrum it is that listeners place FLATFOOT 56—whether impassioned or idiosyncratic—one thing is certain: The band will remain an unstoppable international force to be reckoned with.
Hey guys i dont think you will remember me that much, but my name is Tom and you guys used to do a lot of shows at the underground cafe in south bend, in with my band mystic cantaloupe. i was just dropping by to say congrats with everything i always new you would make it
i know you guys probably dont remember me but we played arcade games together before one of your shows in Dalton GA. its badass to see how far you all have come since then. good luck and come back to Georgia soon.
Dude guys come back to the stronghold or otherwise we might just have to steal you for a night and then let you go after you play lol Love you guys with love from above. You guys rock Seriously hope to see you guys soon.
I will never forget my near death experience as one of "The Berserkers" during the fiesta. It was both awesome and terrifying haha. Thanks for putting on such great shows, keep it up.
Tobin, thanks for selling me the shirt and cd last min at c-stone even though it was all packed up, and ill see you guys at the beat kitchen on the 25th.
This year's Cornerstone was my very first and hearing you guys for the first time really was amazing and meant alot to me. Plus anything with bagpipes always deserves 100000% of my attention!
I also enjoyed being able to sit down with Tobin and a few other people I know in the Fat Calf tent during the rainy weather saturday afternoon and just listen to him talk about whatever came to his mind :)
Can't wait until you guys come around Maryland/D.C. cause i'll definitly be there!
Hey guys, great shows at Cornerstone cant wait to see you all again Tobin and Josh thanks for taking time to talk and hang out! Thanks again God Bless viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=86464734&albumID=2603451&imageID=49962627"><img src="http://hotlink.myspacecdn.com/images02/79/4b9a984cb1e84e57aff6720a64da092d/m.jpg" alt="
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