Sketch Middle, lifelong friends from Chicago's western suburbs, formed in the winter of 1997. While most 17 year olds were studying for finals and going to football practice, these fine young gentlemen were playing 21+ shows in Chicago's finest clubs and colleges all across the Midwest.
In 1999 the rock trio released the full length underground gem "Time Capsule." The album was produced by The Shoes very own Jeff Murphy. (Material Issue) The record sold over 2500 copies and was in rotation at many Top 40 stations across the country. The bands music was featured on The Disney Channel, WXRT and ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago.
After a developmental deal fell through that would have moved the Chicagoans to London, England in 2001, they were discovered by Gin Blossoms guitarist Jesse Valenzuela. The Grammy nominated artist sent the material to veteran producer Michael Vail Blum (Madonna, Pink Floyd, Goo Goo Dolls) and the guys spent a major portion of 2004 going between Los Angeles and Chicago working out pre-production arrangements.
In the summer of 2005 Sketch Middle was finally ready to show the world what they've been up to the last few years. 13 songs of straight up rock & roll. The new full length has a little something for everyone. It offers a hard-modern-rock style but has some less aggressive alternative country songs as well.
You can catch the hard partying trio this summer on tour with themselves serving as Ted Ansani's back up band and hard partying friends Bound to Change.
Sketch Middle has performed with national acts such as The Psychedelic Furs, Midtown,Swizzle Tree, Lucky Boys Confusion, Michael McDermott, Fallout Boy and Divide by Zero.
Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
Join us for Enclave's all new Thursday experience that will feature a monthly rotation of the hottest (F)ashion, (A)rt, (M)usic, and (E)ntertainment events.
Thanks for being our friend here on MySpace. The Shams will have many many shows coming up this summer in Chicago. We hope you could come out and dance the night away with us! -Donnie Biggins
We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
Click to RSVP for reduced admission before 12am (subject capacity):
$30 Open Bar 8-11pm Tickets - Guaranteed entry before 11pm - Premium cocktail reception from 8-11pm - Complimentary admission to the afterparty at Rino (2-4am)
Table Reservations Highly Recommended: Mike Lang - (773) 816-1018 - mike@globaladrenaline.net
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