And of course our staff.. We bring them with us everywhere we go. They go to every length to make sure SFT becomes successful. We owe a lot of thanks and tribute their hard work!
Kelly G.
-Manager She basically makes things happen, she takes care of most business issues, image consultant, as well as merchandising, keeping up band moral "coffee" and mostly keeping us out of trouble!
Pat M.
-Head Rodie/sound tech This man makes our lives easier. He's always making sure we have every little thing on the stage from amps and drums to the battery for Kyle's guitar pedal. When things go wrong he'll fix them if he knows how to or not.
Influences
Reel Big Fish,
Streetlight Manifesto/Catch 22,
Mighty Mighty Bosstones,
Ramones,
Less Than Jake,
The Offspring,
Suicide Machines,
NoFX,
Bad Religion,
Operation Ivy,
Goldfinger,
Common Rider,
Sublime,
The Toasters,
Mad Caddies,
Rancid, and many more.
Either one of those statements is untrue, or we are zombies. And even though we do smell a bit like rotting flesh after a particularly energetic show, I'm willing to bet some big bucks that ska isn't as dead as earlier proclaimed.
A good 3 1/2 years ago, Jeff and Kyle sat around in Math class, doodling and cheating on homework. Back then, Jeff was in a band by the name of Poor Boy. He asked Beth about helping his band by adding her saxophone to a ska song they had written. She was happy to do so, but unfortunately Poor Boy fell through. Realizing he had a sax player who was also willing to find a trombone player, he decided to buck the trend of "modern rock" and start a ska band. With Kyle, a willing guitar player, securely on board, Jeff grabbed his bass, and Beth brought in Ken on drums, and Shortstop from Tokyo was begun. After a short lived line-up of Beth on sax and David on trombone, they were replaced by a slew of horn players, resting on David F. on trumpet and Alex and Austin on Tenor. This ska outfit is armed with upstrokes and horn-hooks aplenty, a live show to die for, and an appreciation for anyone and everyone who has, and will help them in any way possible, and are ready to let everyone know that ska is far from dead.
BOOKING----
We'll take most anything.. We drove to Milwaukee for a 30 min set. We've walked the Streets of Chicago for 5 hours passing our free demos to anyone who'd take them. We can play weekend show "with about 3-4 days notice" but we'll play anywhere and open for anyone. Just message us with details and we'll get back to you ASAP.
Genral Patton & His Privates are playing this Fri. May 22nd at The
Gallery 2020 N. Oakley 60647. This is a FREE Peace Fest party to let
people know the Peace Fest is a later date (June 19-20-21 / 2009). in
Lincoln Park just South of the Zoo, 1700 N. Stockton. Also s FREE show
in our City Park to see 30 bands.
So come on out to the Gallery this Fri and pick up some fliers for the Peace Fest.
10: Violet Vicious and The Vagabonds
11:Genral Patton & His Privates
12: ON WE
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1. I was told Kyle was making a flyer for the ashbary show. Is this true? If so can you guys send it to us once it's made, if not tell us and we'll make one!
2. Can Kyle gimme a call or text or comment or message or something sometime? I can't get a hold of him.
