Jackpot Donnie began as a trio of musicians in search of a sound. Matt Love (guitar/lead vocals), Brian Wise (guitar) and Adam Campbell (drums) were high school chums, well-versed in basement jamming and general rock music etiquette; however, there was an integral piece of the puzzle missing. In 2003 a stroke of luck brought bassist Dave Langley to JPD’s doorstep. It didn’t take long for the individual styles of the four musicians to gel, and before the end of their first practice, they knew a band had been formed.
In late 2004, they composed their first monster ballad, and quickly realized that melodrama was not a part of their destiny. Since then, Jackpot Donnie has fused their ribald, energetic personalities with elements of all the genres of music they celebrate. Dave brings the funk on bass and grooves tightly in the pocket with Adam, while Matt and Brian’s guitars deliver both smooth reggae flavor and classic head-banging riffs. All the while, Matt’s soulful vocals keep the music firmly rooted in the Chicago blues tradition. The band released their first full-length album “Music Nightly” in April of 2008, “featuring a crisp, even professional vibe that's seldom heard on debut records from indie acts,” according to the Chicago Examiner’s Frank Krolicki.
Jackpot Donnie has established their identity as some of Chicago’s hardest rockers, and they’ve been spreading it across the city and beyond. These days, you can find JPD in some of the city’s most respected rock venues, like The Abbey, Elbo Room, Double Door, and the Bottom Lounge. On the stage, their priority is to move the crowd, make ‘em laugh, and keep them coming back for more. And that’s what they’ll continue to do, at least until Glam Rock comes back into style.
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Hi! Just wanted to make sure all my friends know that my new erotic horror novel THE 13TH is now in stores everywhere! I hope you'll check out this debauched and demonic horror ride!
There's even a website devoted just to the book, with an interactive map of the places and characters at www.the13th-horror.com.
Edward Lee called THE 13TH "A double-barreled shotgun blast of macabre entertainment -- an expert amalgamation of grotesquerie, eroticism, mystery, and pitch-black occult horror that no fan of the genre can miss."
And Gary A. Braunbeck said, "John Everson's The 13th is the first out-and-out horror novel in a long while to actually scare the **** out of me while reading it. It's stylish, extremely well-written, filled with richly-drawn characterizations, and boasts a labyrinthine plot worthy of Umberto Eco. Trust me -- this one will fry your nerves and break your heart."
MDR is running a new contest on Sonicbids: the MDR Monthy Indie Spotlight. Compete to win 8 hours of free studio time. Follow this link for more info: sonicbids.com/mdr. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Hi! Just wanted to make sure all my friends know that my 2nd horror novel SACRIFICE was released this month - and is in stores everywhere, including Amazon.com. I hope you'll check out the book! Here are a couple reviews it's gotten:
“SACRIFICE is not for the timid or weak of heart, it is a full frontal assault on your senses. It is a dark, brutal, bloody and terribly frightening book. Everson went deep into some dark abyss to bring this book to the light of day.... I highly recommend Sacrifice.” —Famous Monsters of Filmland
“John Everson manages in SACRIFICE to dispense buckets of blood, provide edgy perversity, and walk the tenuous tightrope of horror and sex without falling: It’s rather an amazing feat.” –Hell Notes
Hey guys, Good luck on your gig in Boston! Just wanted to let you know we've got a show coming up at Bill's Blues on June 6, stop by if you get a chance!
Thanks for being our friend. We will be touring Chicago this summer to promote The Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival! I hope you can come out and catch a great lineup!
LORCAN MILLER is playing a solo set at Subterranean (2011 W. North Avenue in Chicago) this Wednesday 3.11 at 8:45 PM. Cover is $6 (cheap), drink specials of course, and other music- like Flabby Hoffman Trio. Should be a wild time. Hope to see you there!
