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Model Stranger hails from the Windy City where they have been a staple of the Chicago independent music scene for the past 7 years, playing to larger and more raucous crowds each time out. The band is made up of lead singer/guitarist Stephen Francis, bassist Kevin James and drummer Brad Elliot. The trio is occasionally joined on stage by Tom Miller (keys) and Aaron Hosek (guitar/vocals) of Chicago band Bullet Called Life as well. Model Stranger grew their initial following under the band name “Reverie” prior to announcing a switch on November 1st, 2009. The change came prior to the release of their highly anticipated new album . Lead singer Stephen Francis had this to say about the name transition: “Although we have gained a devoted following and performed under the name Reverie for a decent amount of time we knew it was time to move on. First and foremost we are open to change and we are excited to present a new record. We are more confident and aware in who we are and what we are. We feel that we have outgrown the name and the music has changed so much that it wouldn’t be right to move on as Reverie. The way we see it, the future is wide open and Model Stranger is our new platform. As always… we are shedding skin.”
In November 2008 alongside Bullet Called Life and 7 other bands, Model Stranger formed “Chicago Noise Machine”, a musical collective hell bent on better promoting the city’s talented local musicians. After a sold out launch party at the Cubby Bear last year, Model Stranger and CNM hosted “I AM FEST” at the Congress Theater - a 25-band, 2-stage affair that saw a massive crowd of over 2800 people.
Since I AM FEST, Model Stranger has been playing and touring nonstop, including shows at the Taste of Chicago and Chicagoland Speedway, a 15-show-in-16-day summer 2009 swing out to the East Coast and a swing down to Little Rock, AR.
Model Stranger has built its reputation primarily on its high energy live performances and the variety of its sonic influences. Their sound has drawn comparison to bands as diverse as The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, Silverchair, Radiohead or Muse.
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Hey boys, thanks for being friends. Now that you've changed your name you'll need new artwork, t-shirt designs ect. Let me know what artwork your looking for that's my specialty. igloovacuum@gmail.com
Hey,as ussual,you guys keep everyone on their toes!! Keep Rockin' hard,and hope to see oyu at our "First"show at Double Door,with my friends from L.A.,in 'Doghouse Lords",w/members of the "Cramps"and "The Blasters",some guys I played with in my L.A. days.It's Wed.Nov.11th.and there are just 2 bands,so,it will be an early show with us going on at 9:00p.m. See ya,"MODEL STRANGER"(Cool name) Rich 6DOS
catch us this thursday @ the abbey pub in chicago 3420 w grace street @ 9pm (21+) were playing with seven day sonnet 8 per second & we all have hooks for hands! should be a great night hope you can make it out!!
Good my friend. Things are good. Still looking for a live project but you know how these things take time. I miss you guys! I hope to see ya real soon as well
Algren's debut album and its accompanying graphic novel are available now on iTunes, CD Baby, and others. Visit www.waywardsound.com for songs and images from the project!
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