The Beatles, Sonic Youth,Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, Joy Division, Led Zeppelin, The Cure, Guns N' Roses, Husker Du, Olivia Tremor Control, Hovercraft, Black Sabbath, Cheap Trick, Dinosaur Jr, The Posies,Jimi Hendrix, The Cure,Echo And The Bunnymen, Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, Motley Crue, Brian Eno,Social Distortion, The Clash, Superdrag, Soul Asylum, U2, UFO, Afghan Whigs, Jefferson Airplane, No Doubt, Stone Temple Pilots, The Police,Nirvana,Bob Marley,The Pretenders,Beastie Boys,The Cult, Body Count, Public Enemy,Metallica,Gang Of 4,Go-Go's,INXS, Bob Dylan,AC/DC...
Sounds Like
Jane's Addiction, Foo Fighters, Pink Floyd, Neil Young w/Crazy Horse, Smashing Pumpkins, Cheap Trick, The Posies, Guns N Roses, Led Zeppelin, Audioslave, Blind Melon,Velvet Revolver, Afghan Whigs
Paul Wilson with his brother Mike started Haegers Bend by writing and recording a collection of over one hundred songs. No music style was to far out of reach for the band, but they would stay true to there Midwest guitar rock roots. Their shows were a mixture of covers and original music mixed with a great visual show.
After various member changes, Paul and Mike decided to work on original music exclusively. In 2000, Haegers Bend released "Atomic Dreamland" to some great reviews. It was voted one of the best indie releases in Chicago in 2000, by Jim DeRogatis in the Chicago Sun Times.
"Soundwave Experiments" was released 2001 and "Echos from the Past" was released in 2002. Both are homemade releases that show the many different sides to the band, from straight ahead rock to spoken word.
"A Letter For The Last Day In Time" is the bands space rock epic story released in 2004. Recorded and mixed by Kris Poulin, this was a big project for the band taking over two years to complete. " From the Attic" released in 2005 was a limited edition E.P. given out for free at Lollapalooza in 2005 and is free to download at haegersbend.com.
In 2006 the band played a handful of shows including MOBfest 2006 in Chicago.
Haegers Bend has always been a D.I.Y. band and with all the changes in the music industry, they have used it to their advantage. Their music can be downloaded on all major sites, including itunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Yahoo, MSN. The band has also had radio airplay on WXRT, Q101, Independant Nation, Indie Rock Show and various PODcast's around the world including Spain, Italy, U.K. and Germany.
The band has just released there newest self-titled CD and will be playing shows in your area soon.
Recent Shows
The Rockhouse - Chicago - 10/15/09
Cubby Bear - Chicago - 09/10/09
Cubby Bear - Chicago - 07/14/09
Silvies - Chicago - 07/10/09
Swing State - Lake Villa - 06/27/09
Underground Lounge - Chicago - 04/24/09
Solo Local Interview - Chicago - 03/28/09
Beat Kitchen - Chicago - 03/06/09
WLUW - In The Stuidio - Chicago - 03/01/09
Elbo Room - Chicago - 02/05/09
Beat Kitchen - Chicago - 01/14/09
Whaaaaaaaaa? Did I just see one of the Wilson boys? Hahaha hooooly shit! It was good seeing you last night, Mikey boy! Hit me up, we gotta tear it up Old School!
hey guys, long time no see/write just checking in good luck to u all, i will try to be at the next show, maybe Ed, Fred and I can hang like old times! peace
Happy New Year! Come out and celebrate with us Saturday January 3rd @ 9:30pm and check out our good friends TWO TON ANVIL! These guys brought down the house with Five Finger Death Punch and you can see them up close! Click on the banner for more details on their page. See you there! Tell them you're there to see TWO TON!
Hey Wanted to Slide through And Grace Ya page with Some Grown Folks love....And Yes The New Album Is Out And The page Also So "Shut Up When We Talk" Don't forget we now have Music Downloads And music To Add To your page,, ENJOY!!!!! And
Pink Fling Supporting the National Brest Cancer Foundation Sep 14th Street Fair - Free Admission
Noon - 6pm 6260 N. Broadway
Entertainment - Artist & Vendors - Food & Spa Services
Main Stage: 12:00pm - 95th Street Band 3:00pm - Canyon 4:00pm - Hitsville USA 5:00pm - Spunn Fire Dancers 5:15pm - Evening Eye Band
Children's Entertainment ($5) 1:00pm EAC Taekwondo Demonstration 2:00pm Story Time & Book Signing - Anderw McGuire, Rainy Day Games 2:30pm Edge - Sword Fighting Presentation 4-6pm Arts & Crafts Table - by Art & Soul 4pm Little Learners Music & Movement Tots - 5yrs All Day - Crafts/Jumping Castle/Game Tables
