Skybox is the vehicle of Chicago musicians Tim Ellis and Christian Fields, Mike Holtz and Dan Ingenthron. In 2006 the band released Arco Iris, their debut record, which garnered a nationwide cult following the breakthrough success of the song "Various Kitchen Utensils". The band toured heavily in support of the record, including dates with Man Man, Ben Folds, Tilly and the Wall, Tally Hall, and The Figurines. In 2009 the band recorded the follow up album with acclaimed producer Sean O'Keefe at Smart Studios in Madison, WI and Chicago's Black Sheep Music. "Morning After Cuts", which will be released on January 19, 2010, finds singer Tim Ellis in peak songwriting form, careening from Bowie glam to Flaming Lips exuberance without bothering to apologize. Their live shows are deservedly storied, often evolving into spectacles that in the past have included costumes, confetti, go go dancers, snack cakes and the occasional chicken suit. The first single from the record, "In a Dream" is available for free download at www.skyboxmusic.com.
Hey! the show at schubas the other week was great! im glad i finally got the chance to see you guys live. Trout still remains my fav song--i think im going to get lyrics tattooed.
gentlemen, hope life has been finding you guys well. i put in arco iris the other day after not listening to it for over a year...man i forgot how great that album is, and how stunning the devil's road is. hope to catch you live soon. cheers.
if i promise to give you $5 when you play rhode island, will you add infinity & blue skies to your profile so i can add it to mine? when you play providence, i'll be there with the money.
Damn you touring with The Rural Alberta Advantage and not coming to Chicago with them! Oh well, I will settle for being excited to see you at Schuba's. :D
