Tankboy
"It wasn't me."

Male
36 years old
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
United States



Last Login:7/18/2008
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    Tankboy's Interests
GeneralRock and/or Roll, Reading and Writing, but Not 'Rithmetic.
MusicBlur, Bowie, Jane's Addiction, Pavement, The Who, Green Day, The Stooges, Mark Lanegan, QOTSA, Afghan Whigs, Built to Spill, Dandy Warhols, Stone Roses, most other Madchester bands, JSBX and Boss Hog, Tom Waits, Uncle Tupelo and Wilco (and early Son Volt), Weezer, Jeff Buckley, Liz Phair, PJ Harvey, Killers, Franz Fancypants, Ted Leo, Annie, the Dears, Yellow Note Vs Pukka, Kelly Clarkson ... kee-rist ... if I try to list what I listen to there won't be any room left on the page.
MoviesUnfortunately High Fidelity encapsulates many of my early years all too well, right down to the screaming in the rain the DJing at Double Door. other notables include Philadelphia Story, Breakfast At Tiffany's, Spinal Tap, Blade Runner, Wet Hot American Summer, anything by Wes Anderson, Kevin Smith, Tarantino or Jonze...jeez...this is almost as pointless as trying to list any bands!
TelevisionDuring the regular season I watch The Simpsons, 24, Lost, and Footballers Wives. Aside from that it's lots of DVD sets of shows only I seem to remember, like Sledgehammer and his ilk.
BooksAnything by David Foster Wallace, Rick Moody or Will Self. Nabakov and Gaddis and Vonnegut...I was an English major and still read voraciously so this is another endless list so I'll fill it in as I go along.
HeroesBetty the Beagle, Lucy the Dog, Chloe the Cat, and Pickle the Kitten
Groups: Anna Mate MeWicker Park Royalty

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     Tankboy's Details
Status:In a Relationship
Here for:Networking, Friends
Hometown:Huh? Illinois? Texas? New Jersey? Maryland? Hmm...
Body type:6' 2"
Zodiac Sign:Cancer
Smoke / Drink:Yes / Yes
Children:Someday
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Writer, Rock and/or Roller

   Tankboy's Schools
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILLINOIS
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: English/Writing
 

1997 to 2000
Illinois State University
Normal, ILLINOIS
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: None
Major: Art/Drama
 

1990 to 1992

   Tankboy's Companies
Tankboy Productions
Chicago, IL US
The Man

Since 1998



Tankboy loved The Dark Knight!

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This weekend, in brief.  (view more)

Liar’s Club DJ sets from Saturday, July 12.  (view more)

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The Burlington Birthday Set!  (view more)

Saturday night’s party at The Burlington.  (view more)

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   Tankboy's Blurbs
About me:

Tankboy





Tankboy resides in the body of some tall blonde guy and lives in Chicago with Pickle the Kitten, and a beagle named Betty who may actually be slightly more famous than most of the musicians slogging through the local scene. He's written about music for much longer than most bands you hear on the radio have even existed. He also swears that it wasn't him who did that and has learned that "deny everything" is a basic tenet of existence.

Learn even more about me at any of the other sites I write for:

Tankboy
Chicagoist
DoneWaiting
UR Chicago

and wrote for:

Lost In Guyville
Chicago MetBlog

"Home of that fine, fine music."

Please Note: If you are in a band, and I have not dealt with you or are not familiar with you PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME A FRIEND REQUEST FOR YOUR BAND. Thanks.


upcoming
tankboy events


Every Thursday @ Liar's Club
The Bomb Squad



July 24 @ Liar's Club
The Bomb Squad

DJ Tankboy
DJ June Cleavage

July 25 @ darkroom
Panic!

Pogo
Arturo
DJ Tankboy

July 31 @ Liar's Club
The Bomb Squad

DJ June Cleavage
DJ Amber Waves

August 8 @ Hideout
The Ladies & Gentlemen
Farewell Captain
The Safes

August 15 @ Subterranean
The Midnight Shows
The Penthouse Sweets
The Laureates
Millions of Brazilians

Sept. 3 @ Jerry's
DJ Tankboy

Oct. 25 @ Jerry's
DJ Tankboy

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tankboy recommends

July 18-20 at Union Park
Pitchfork Music Festival

Aug. 1-3 at Grant Park
Lollapalooza


Who I'd like to meet:
I've already met 'em.

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Tankboy's Friends Comments
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Bad News Barnes





Jul 16 2008 2:40 PM

Will you be tuning in for the big season premiere tonight, or are we back to square one in regards to you sipping from the Hateorade?
Keep





Jul 15 2008 9:15 AM

Ca$H ONLY, NOOOOO checks or money orders!!!!
Keep





Jul 14 2008 8:45 AM

iiiiii's knoooooooows!!!!!
Gina





Jul 12 2008 12:26 AM

you a snail!
The Ellie Maybe Experence





Jul 7 2008 12:24 PM

here's another show you won't come to!! we're on first. :P

Gina





Jul 4 2008 8:28 PM

Melicious





Jul 3 2008 12:20 PM

i saw the picture of the "ex-goth" on your flickr....!
(loved that caption)!
Miss Angel





Jul 3 2008 7:58 AM

Happy belated. I'm sorry, I forgot. Hope you enjoyed you extra special day of vanity. You know, as opposed to your other 364 ordinary days of vanity.
PP





Jul 3 2008 7:38 AM

haPPy birthday!!!
April





Jul 2 2008 10:49 AM

Your pictures make it look like your birthday was fun, not as fun as if you were in the back of the police car instead of on top of it, but just the right amount of fun, wish i could have been there
holly





Jul 2 2008 9:20 AM

happy hippy hoppy (late, i suck) bday!!!!!!
Evil Needle





Jul 1 2008 7:59 PM


What are those fireworks for? For Evil Needles Birthday of course! Come out and play with me. Saturday July 5 upstairs at Liars Club from 9 til 3 with DJs Evil Needle, Amber Waves and Tiger Lilly or Sunday July 6 at Easy Bar from 9 til 2 with DJs Evil Needle and Substance D.
So awesome we have to celebrate
amy*b





Jul 1 2008 7:26 PM

Happy Belated Bday!!!!
St Jude





Jun 30 2008 5:09 PM

Happy Birthday!
Bomb Squad Thursdays





Jun 30 2008 3:16 PM

Happy Bday fearless Bomb Squad leader!
little pistol





Jun 30 2008 12:54 PM

happy b-day! you old man you...
Kelly V.





Jun 30 2008 12:54 PM

Happy Birthday Jim!
REHAB (mondays @ evil olive)





Jun 30 2008 11:48 AM

happy bday!!!!!
Miss Miz





Jun 30 2008 10:20 AM

Happy Birthday! Glad you made it to brunch!!!
Hazen





Jun 30 2008 9:48 AM

Happy Birthday, Jim!
Bad News Barnes





Jun 30 2008 8:51 AM

Happy Birthday, Jim! Good times this weekend.
Keep





Jun 30 2008 8:06 AM

Happy Bday!!!!
<3
Miss Waves





Jun 30 2008 8:00 AM

I LOVE THAT PICTURE!

what a fun day! I am glad you are finally officially "out".
Gina





Jun 30 2008 7:56 AM

today. it's official. you old.

we ended up going home after Popes...so we never made it to Liar's
Doll





Jun 30 2008 7:46 AM

I don't know where you get your energy from, but Happy Birthday, Babe!

xo
Jen Bon Jovi





Jun 30 2008 7:21 AM

happy birthday!!!!
wish i could have made it to the burlington but i got stranded. :(
i hear you are a guest dj at panic soon.
Bridey McBride-ington





Jun 29 2008 2:06 PM

Happy birthday, homie!

I am sorry I missed your bash, but I was so sick yesterday that I even missed Danny and Stephanie's wedding party. Boohoo!

On a lighter note, I had to have lost about 15 pounds in one day.
Go, illness!
JOSH JAMES





Jun 28 2008 1:20 PM

Birthday wishes to you Tankster!
Miss Waves





Jun 28 2008 9:01 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TBIZ!!!
Melicious





Jun 27 2008 11:14 AM

happy early birthday! sorry i can't make it saturday, but i'm sure i'll see you sunday...!
Michele Anne





Jun 27 2008 8:02 AM

Happy early Birthday Tanky-poo!
April





Jun 27 2008 6:18 AM

Happy Birthday( Iknow it is early but I must do these things when I think of them or it will be three weeks before I remember again) Love you!!!happy birthday jon bon jovi
Race Recording





Jun 27 2008 2:26 AM

happy happy !!
Andrew, aka "Animal"





Jun 26 2008 11:22 AM

Here's wishing you a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!
The Sleepy Kissers @ Reggies 07/25





Jun 26 2008 7:08 AM

Listen to what the flower people say........
NORA Solamente!





Jun 25 2008 7:00 PM

hey jim! been to the new "note"? whadda ya think? i like the way it looks and think it could have been cool to have it that way a long time ago.
bands in the (3/4) round! ;) ~
A.R.C.





Jun 24 2008 8:33 PM

Saw your write up about the new Love Psychadelico album.

One of my roommates in college was from Japan and turned me on to them...really really satisfying guitar pop.

Awesome review!