Russell has been studying percussion at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music since he was four years old. (okay, slight exaggeration) He went on to go to school at the University of North Texas for the same.
Lodi is a trained violinist and amazing guitar player. He also is too big for his britches having two degrees from Brown University. Currently, Lodi is moonlighting as a grad student when not too busy with the ladies.
Dan has no technical training in music at all. In fact, trying to get him to play something that he did not conceive can be a chore. When not burning bridges with promoters and the like, he has toured in support of The Dropkick Murphys, among others, and has played to sold out crowds at the Metro (Chicago), Peabody's (Cleveland), St. Andrew's (Detroit), and was robbed at CBGBs.
Influences
The bad kids our parents didn't like...and copious amounts of PBR.
Sounds Like
Ants in your pants on fire. (Turn on your speakers.)
Formed in late March 2004. Three members. All in need of women's eyes and booze (give or take the booze part). Lodi Capri - Guitar, Short pants. Danger Russ - Drums, Cigarettes. Trans Am Dan - Bass, Vocals, T-tops.
Hey you guys, I need a couple more bands to fill this bill at the Miramar Theatre... TOTALLY KILLER VENUE!!!!!!!! This is a benefit show, so not cash BUT there will be a backline so it's not going to be a big hassle. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED ASAP SO WE CAN GET SOME PROMO COOKED UP! Thanks a million! ~Binky
2:00 to 11:00 PM Featuring: Sigmund Snopek, ½ Mad Poet, Binky Tunny, Tina Michaels “The Junkyard Dog”, Tinker, Kenton Franklin, and more. Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008 Time: 2:00 to 11:00 PM Tickets: n/a
All-Ages, Drinking w/Proper ID
Tickets: $6.00 for 12 and under and $10.00 for over 12.
The Jeff Youngers Music Foundation, Inc. was established to commemorate the life of Jeff Youngers (aka Da Screamer), an avid music fan who tirelessly supported the efforts of local musicians during his lifetime. The Foundation provides aspiring musicians in Minneapolis, Chicago, and the State of Wisconsin with grants to cover the expenses inherent in pursuing their careers. Grants will be provided to assist musicians with the production of a recording, the purchase of a new instrument, the payment of insurance on or repair costs associated with a vehicle, and any other expense that is incurred in the process of performing. Grant recipients will be selected by the Foundation’s board of directors, and the number and size of the grants awarded will vary based on the availability of funds and the quality of applications submitted during a given year.
Selected CDs from Jeff’s extensive music and T-shirt collection will be sold at the show to raise money for the Foundation to benefit area musicians.
For more information contact Michelle Youngers at michellesyoungers@yahoo.com and go to www.dascreamer.com.
Aw, shit. Thanks Danny Boy! I am equally a fan of your disc. I've been rockin the Irock Z Tee across the country on my road trip. Can't wait to hear more from you guys! cheers, pupy
Hey boys, been listening to your sample roughs: killer. You blend the aggressive stance of the Dead Kennedys with the melodious beauty of Peter Gabriel era Genesis. As if Henry Rollins had been one of the founding members of King Crimson. Beautiful and intimidating, haunting and brutal.
Can’t wait to get my scared and drunken hands on the whole disc. No doubt, SE Wisconsin music fans are gonna have lots to be happy about this coming fall. I can honestly say that I haven’t been this excited about the Milwaukee area scene since the mid-eighties when bands like: Die Kreuzen, The Crusties, The Necromantix, Sacred Order, Etc… ruled the city. Big surprise we’ve grown up and returned to claim our thrones in the Hall of Kings.
One (sort of big) problem with it: after Russell’s kick-your-head-in-total-rock-and-roll-explosion drum solo in “My Head/Getting Looks” (you know, right when you kick it into that next gear hitherto unknown by mankind), I kept involuntarily turning up the stereo in my car and I think I may have damaged the speakers.
…I expect you to replace them or you’ll be hearing from my attorney.
So these are the things we have going for us at heart breakers on Friday the 20th....
1. We have a great lineup.
Frank Says Fuck It
Mad Trucker Gone Mad
The Von Ehrics
Billy Boy Brad
2. We have mostly naked girls dancing.
3. We have booze. This may actually be more important than the strippers...
4. And we have a lot of dirty rock n roll.
Check out the morning show on MTV on the 15:th (Scandinavia only) - "Mer än bara Müsli"... we´re on it. You other rockers out there in Europe look out for the video on MTV.
