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Raise High the Roof Beam
Indie / Folk / Rock

"New recordings coming Summer '08!"

Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  5/14/2008
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   Raise High the Roof Beam: General Info
Member Since9/5/2007
Band MembersThomas Fricilone
Wes Tucker
Aly Barohn
Scott Westrick
Brian Jennings

and help from/
Ben Coughlin
Nike Laijjer
Dan Wagner
Katie Drown
Jeff Turner
etc

Artwork by Andy Burkholder


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
May 17 2008 8:00P
Star Lounge - All Ages BYOB - Chicago, Illinois
May 31 2008 9:00P
Silvie’s Chicagolove, Illinois
Jun 7 2008 9:00P
South Union Arts Chicagofun, Illinois

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   About Raise High the Roof Beam
Originally a stage and recording name for Midwest singer-songwriter Thomas Fricilone, Raise High the Roof Beam has grown to a musical collective consisting of five members: Thomas, Wesley, Aly, Scott, and Brian. With a wide range of influences and musical styles the quintet offers an energy level and style that is hard to find. The band brings an eclectic array of acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, ukulele, piano, drum machines and synthesizers to performances that will not disappoint. Raise High the Roof Beam has been compared by friends and critics alike to artists such as Sufjan Stevens, The Beatles, Brian Wilson, Of Montreal, and The Flaming Lips

Raise High the Roof Beam has released a free concept EP that focuses on the idea of family, and is aptly titled Family EP. A specific family member or group individually inspired Fricilone’s songs for the EP. Family EP will reflect upon the ideas of what family means to an individual. How family can mean so much, and yet, one must not forget the battle within yourself to except how alone we are in this world. The EP also touches upon post-teen anxiety and the pressures of creating a life for oneself. You can download any and all of the tracks at RaiseHighTheRoofBeam.com

Along with the Family EP, Raise High the Roof Beam has been working hard to complete other musical projects that are soon to come. The projects include monthly songs dedicated to a famous person whose birthday coincides with that month and songs to help support charities and organizations.

Currently, Raise High the Roof Beam is booking shows for Summer 2008. The entire band is very excited to play your venue/bar/loft/basement/dungeon/bathroom/industrial warehouse. If you're interesed in booking please contact Thomas:
tfricilone [at] gmail.com or 7087321030

Email RHTRB at raisehightheroofbeammusic@gmail.com

RHTRB at The Castaway Collective (April 12 2008)


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Raise High the Roof Beam's Friends Comments
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Cullen no longer fears dolphins





May 12 2008 4:06 AM

Nice show again last night guys.. i love you all (especially Scott)
I am Charlie Tuna





Apr 28 2008 3:21 PM

yeah seriously, i need to get out to one of em'
I am Charlie Tuna





Apr 21 2008 8:26 AM

hey tom.
how goes it.
?
Umraan





Apr 19 2008 8:08 AM

fo sho tom!! im guessing u guys will probably have a bunch of summer gigs?
Umraan





Apr 18 2008 6:54 PM

hey tom man how ya been? ive been watching ur videos on youtube and listening to the family ep religiously. u r a mother fucking genius..
erin





Apr 18 2008 2:22 PM

really nice stuff here, i like it
LADYBIRD





Apr 16 2008 3:59 PM

THANK YOU SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!
It was so great meeting you all.....

LOVE LOVE LOVE,
x.
victor
Steph





Apr 16 2008 10:39 AM

<3 !!!
::tiff::


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Apr 15 2008 10:10 PM

umm. you guys are cute.
Gina





Apr 15 2008 10:08 PM

word Wes, I thought about you today while on the beach in Southern Cali. I miss your music, your muse really. proud of you for carrying on. You are my bright sound!
g
The Castaway Collective





Apr 15 2008 9:55 AM

we love you.
(Nick)el back





Apr 11 2008 6:56 PM

i want to play butts and pp's with that singer guy.
griffin-birdsofafeather-





Apr 8 2008 5:37 PM

that would be great! well, ive been going to the elb for 2 and a half years, so i can throw in a good word for you guys to steve, the organizer. but if you want to see some of the bands that are always at the elb, you should check out this music festival thing going on april 26th in rockford at blackhawk park. the rikters are playing along with Kid, You'll Move Mountains(my favorite band), Inspector Owl, another one of my favorites, Imaginary Heroes, and Judah The Lyrical Rev. its bound to be a great show, and an overall great time.
griffin-birdsofafeather-





Apr 3 2008 4:55 PM

hey, you should come to the ELB in rockford. i really appreciate your music.
its the exact kind of stuff im trying to make right now
riss





Apr 2 2008 9:34 PM

oh hey thomas.

you should write a birthday song for yourself.

and bridget. maybe.

ps: happy berfday.
Des Pickard





Mar 27 2008 6:21 PM

Thomas and others, thanks for the add.
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Mar 27 2008 7:48 AM

hey guys!! Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed seeing you play.. you're entertaining, the instrumentals are fun and inventive, and I think you'll all go very far :)
MULv@





Mar 21 2008 6:26 AM

You guys seriously rocked out last Sunday!! I'm so glad I stuck around. We should book another show together, we would love to play with you guys again. xox P.
P (prickly pears)
All High Fived Out





Mar 20 2008 8:38 PM

Not yet, right now this the only song we have written. We are in the process of doing more. I''ll let chu know when we put up more.

heart attack,
Eric
All High Fived Out





Mar 20 2008 8:25 PM

You guys are pretty rad breh
riss





Mar 20 2008 6:10 PM

wicked show at stage 83.
weird venue, but fun to hear you.

hope to see more of you. [the 28th, of course.]

marissa
I am Charlie Tuna





Mar 19 2008 8:47 PM

heyy tom, tell me about the show at stage 83, good turn out? sryy again i missed it.
House & Bird





Mar 19 2008 3:01 PM

Hey, no problem, you guys are awesome! Unfortunately we can't make it tonight - I run an open mic at Tea Essence and Ryan and I are going to perform some new stuff in preparation for a cabaret show we're in tomorrow. Hope the set is awesome tonight for you guys.
- Elisabeth
Cullen no longer fears dolphins





Mar 17 2008 11:23 PM

Great show tonight guys,
(and young lady)
You made my St. Patrick's day truly memorable...
Megan





Mar 17 2008 12:17 PM

i'm so bummed that i missed the show friday. :( hope it was spectacular!
sampam





Mar 16 2008 7:33 PM

thomas,
you can come to my party whenever you want- I didn't mean to disclude you. However, I will be at your bday bash.you should hang out with bridget and i tuesday at 9:00 sharp
Umraan





Mar 15 2008 5:26 PM

nice man nice. so tom tell me about urself. how old r u?
Umraan





Mar 15 2008 4:35 PM

tom!! how was the show yesterday??
Bob





Mar 13 2008 11:48 AM

i'll definitely be at your show tomorrow. i'm bringing a guest... you might know him. edward norton?

yes, that edward norton.
I am Charlie Tuna





Mar 13 2008 11:03 AM

yeah bud, sorry, turns out i got a new job, and my first day is the day of your show, i feel bad, i really wanted to check you guys out! ill still spit a bunch of flyers on myspace tho. hope that helps

peaceandlove doggy
CRASH [in the sky with diamonds]





Mar 12 2008 8:23 PM

hmmm ill try and find someone to go with because my stupid car wont make it there haha..yeah, its that bad. but i may show up :]. see you then if i do!
Twisted Massacre





Mar 12 2008 1:26 PM

i really want to but i have to work a double that day
u should come over after to me and my bros place and drink
we will have ppl over
Katie





Mar 12 2008 12:52 PM

Boo, I'm gonna be in Nashville until Tuesday. So sad I will miss Lauren. Is her boyfriend going to come and provide unnecessary amounts of liquor? Lemme know next time and I'll try to come out. How is Minty Fresh treating you?
Miles Benjamin





Mar 12 2008 12:35 PM

I hear that. Got something going on like that now... but i want it to be bigger and better. ..
riss





Mar 12 2008 12:02 PM

good work friend! where are you playing? the fireside room again? because that was a good time. can't wait to hear your full band.
i passed out a flier today.
Miles Benjamin





Mar 12 2008 11:15 AM

You're not kidding damnit. Oh and fuck too. But yeah man i'll for sure try and make it out on monday. How is everything else going?
CRASH [in the sky with diamonds]





Mar 12 2008 4:30 AM

hmm..that might be a possibility..i do have to work until 7/7:30 that night though :[..what time do you guys start??
Kacie☮





Mar 8 2008 9:34 PM

I live in Kansas.
It's an interesting place.
Kacie☮





Mar 8 2008 1:29 PM

Oh wow I absolutely love your songs. I am so glad you sent me a request. Thank you for the delightful tunes. I hope all is well!
katherine





Mar 6 2008 11:07 AM

i am liking the new song.
keep up the good work, you abes.
Rachel Maria





Mar 4 2008 7:00 PM

hi i don't know if you remember me... i think we met about a thousand times, i'm rachel
Umraan





Mar 3 2008 1:48 PM

hell ya ill help bro. watcha need me to do!? just spread the word like a mad-man?