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Chicago's own Mannequin Men are building a reputation as a rock band to be reckoned with, and they'll bring that rep to the Metro stage on Friday, July 10th, for the record release party for their new release, Loose Your Illusion, Too. They've toured the country and held their own sharing stages with indie rock favorites No Age and The Black Lips. Playing through sweat and blood (literally), having fans pose naked with mannequin masks for their album cover – these guys have guts. But their attitude isn't the only thing rock and roll about them. Their fast paced distorted guitar riffs and snarling lead vocals have earned them comparisons to such greats as The Stooges and The Replacements. Critics hailed their 2007 album Fresh Rot as not just another garage rock rehash, but as a high-energy mix of vintage rock and classic punk.
A number of Chicago blogs and magazines are calling them one of the city's best-kept secrets, and rave reviews of their recent South by Southwest performance have fueled their steam train to the heights of the underground rock spotlight. Mannequin Men's summer tour will bring them home to Chicago on July 10th to celebrate the release of their new album, Lose Your Illusion, Too. One listen to catchy songs like "WTF LOL" and "Massage" will reveal that the new album rocks hard and doesn't take itself too seriously. The Midwest has found its new rock heroes, and they brought their own masks. Thomas Function, Davila 666 and Stranger Waves will open. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 day of show. The show is 18 & over and starts at 9pm.
Twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso decided on their group name after watching a scene in the 1988 film Heathers, where the cool, unique chick calls herself a “Veronica” and not a “Heather”. The explanation seems fitting considering these 24 year-olds have a sound unlike most artists their age - expert songcraft, killer harmonies, and sassy confidence provide the backbone to their electro-pop rock sounds. Since the 2005 release of their debut album, The Secret Life of the Veronicas, the sisters have taken over the Australian charts, going platinum four times over and releasing four singles. After the success of the album, the two have appeared on series television, became the faces of Choice Calvin Klein and Australian hair product line nu:u, appeared on a movie soundtrack, and created their own fashion line for Target.
In 2006 the young pop starlets released Exposed... a DVD/CD highlighting their Australian tour of the same year. The second week of its release, the album reigned the charts at #3 and was accredited Double Platinum. 2007’s Hook Me Up paved way for The Veronicas to embark on a major Australian tour, which ultimately led to more gilded singles and even more US exposure. In February, they became the first Australian band to have over one million digital downloads in the United States, and have spent the last several months touring the United States and appearing on shows including the MTV New Years Eve party and 90210. They will travel to Asia next, so catch these girls while they are still in the U.S. this summer! They appear at Metro on Saturday July 11. The show is open to all ages and tickets are $15.
Four Year Strong are the self proclaimed heroes of Worcester, Massachusetts's pop punk scene, but the east coast is proving too small for their ambitious touring schedule. They live by the motto tattooed on drummer Jake Massucco's chest: "Rise or Die Trying;" which also happens to be the name of their 2007 debut album. Critics praised the album for its guitar driven melodies and punching hardcore sounds, which combine the intensity of pop punk with the emotional lyrics of melodic hardcore.
The band is trying something a bit different on their second album, Explains It All, which is comprised entirely of 90's covers. Besides paying homage to their influences such as Smashing Pumpkins and Alanis Morissette, the track list contains its share of popular tracks you may remember from the NOW compilations or TRL with Carson Daly. Explains It All comes out this month, and Four Year Strong will be at Metro on July 16th for what is sure to be an excellent show for fans of pop punk and 90's music alike.
Set Your Goals
Co-headliners Set Your Goals have plenty in common with Four Year Strong, what with the searing guitar laden punk pop and three monosyllabic word band names. Their latest offering, This Will Be The Death of Us, is also their second album and will also be released this month. SYG's 2006 debut Mutiny! stood out as an original sounding blend of hardcore melodicism and insightful lyrics (which included many references to pirates).
After expanding to a six piece band, Set Your Goals has been touring heavily for the last couple years, building up their reputation as a band worthy of comparisons to their punk pop influences like New Found Glory and CIV. This Will Be The Death of Us is sure to be a step in the right direction for the band and get them the recognition they deserve as one of the best hardcore bands on the scene. If you're a fan of pop punk and melodic hardcore then Metro is the place to be on July 16th for Four Year Strong and Set Your Goals. Fireworks, The Swellers and Grave Maker will also play. Tickets are $13 advance, $15 day of show. The show is all ages and starts at 6pm.
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Have a band? Want to play at Metro? We're always looking for new bands and welcome any and all demos. You don't need to have a CD or be on a label. Just send us your demo and give us at least 2 weeks to listen to it. All demos are responded to by e-mail. If you would like to know if your demo has been received, contact Joe Carsello (carsello at metrochicago dot com) at least one week after sending to Metro. Please DO NOT send booking requests via MySpace.
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Age Information
All early shows (Doors at 6:00pm, show at 6:30 or 7:00), are ALL AGES and always end at 10pm. Late shows (beginning at 9pm or later) are 18 & over; to enter Metro you must show 2 forms of federal or state ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.) as proof of age. All events in Smart Bar are 21 & over. Please note that there are sometimes special exceptions, so please check the show listing.
Capacity
Capacity is 1100, divided between the main floor and the balcony. The view is always great and the back of the room is only about 25 feet from the stage.
Smoking
A new Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance was passed by the Chicago City Council in December 2005. The ordinance, Municipal Code 7-32, the Chicago Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, prohibits smoking in public facilities. Due to the ordinance, smoking is prohibited in Metro.
Alcohol
Alcohol is available for anyone 21 & over. In order to drink alcohol at Metro you must show 2 federal/state IDs (Drivers license, State ID, Passport, etc.) as proof of age and be wearing a wristband prvided by Metro. There are a variety of non-alcoholic beverages available as well.
Ok, so I'll update you on The Pink Spiders, they finished recording
their songs for the next album, as of last weekend, i believe, they
went back into the studio to mix the tracks together. and Tonight in
Nashville they played a 4th of July fest with another amazing Nashville
band, THE ARMED FORCES (www.myspace.com/thearmedforces) who are going
to be in Chicago on Saturday July 11th at Reggies Rock Club for a FREE
show at 4pm for the all ages crowd and later that night at 9pm they
play a 21+ show there too!
I definitely recommend you check them out! They are friends with The Pink Spiders!! Matt Friction loves them, you would too!
and I hope you end up going to the next Pink Spiders show(TPS is a
helluva lot better now and A LOT more energetic and fun on stage)
Also i think you should check out local band DOT DOT DOT
www.myspace.com/dotdotdotonline sometime and go to one of their shows
this summer! THEY PLAY A LOT and their live shows are soooooooo much
fun, a hilarious and VERY ENERGETIC band live and they play Amazing
cover songs(so none of that "i dont know any of their songs" kinda
excuse from many people) they also play a lot of their original songs,
which are amazing!
I think you'd love their shows! Hope to see ya at one of their shows.
I am now
recording for a new set of releases called the "Persona Series". These
cassettes will be commissioned works (not by content, but by payment)
for individuals. If John Smith in London, England wants his own Zebulon
Kosted album, I will make a 45 minute album (one side of a 90 minute
tape), 2 hand drawn mini posters, I will name the album after him
(Zebulon Kosted - John Smith), and the fan will retain all rights to
the recording (for use of any future release, sampling, or broadcasting
rights). One copy of the album will remain in my personal collection,
and one will be sent to the customer, so that the only copy that will
be in circulation will be John Smiths copy! Each album is available for
the ridiculously low price of $10 (not including shipping), and will be
shipped in its completed form no later than 6 weeks from the date of
purchase!!!
Hey how's it going? Just wanted to stop by and let you know from June 21 through the 28th we are having free downloads for our EP! Check out our latest blog for info on it. Don't be a stranger come by and say hi!!
Been to the M several times...most recent was Patterson Hood 6/20...room is great....however security folks need to lighten up or maybe just light up or leave me a lone?
6/20/2009 4:00 PM Aurora Athletic Club 550 Clearwater Drive, North Aurora, Illinois 60542 Cost: $15 *A.M.L. Cancer Benefit Show John Treadway Sr.* Ticket price includes FREE DRAFT BEER for 21 & over and LIVE MUSIC! There is also a cash bar, food, and soda available. We’ll be there from 4 PM - close (2 AM)! Please contact us or Scottie (friend on our page) for ticket info or pay at the door. Come join us for a good time & a GREAT cause! GROOVE THEORY UNDECIDED
Everyone be sure to check out The Dead Weather, Grizzly Bear, Hot Leg, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and more in this month's digital edition of SPIN magazine!!http://digital.spin.com/spin/200906/?pg=0
Don't Miss: HEY MONDAY, This Providence, The Friday Night Boys, Stereo Skyline, and The Bigger Lights At The Rave in Milwaukee Wednesday, June 24th - 7pm
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