Awesome Gary draws on elements of traditional mainstream rock, but looks to put subtle twists of atonality to bring a compelling take on rock music. Justin Ullman, who holds the brunt of the songwriting duty, focuses on the craft of songwriting and importance of melody. He and drummer Aaron Fencl stress the importance of creating an observant, wry lyrical content that is becoming a core element of what defines the band. They look to explore the middle of the American experience and the path that leads to and away from it.
Awesome Gary is played by Aaron Fencl on drums/vox, Jeff Heddles on bass, Stephen Shirk on guitar and Justin Ullman on guitar/keys/vox. Aaron and Jeff have been playing in the Chicago music scene for the last decade in a variety of bands such as Songs About Sports, Cries Tiger and Aulora. Stephen runs and owns Shirk Music and Sound and has been a music producer for over ten years. This is Justin’s first crack at taking the songs created on a 4-track Fostex in a tiny bedroom and with the talent and creative angles brought by the experience of the other members, and bringing those songs to life.
The band has been playing around town at the Subterranean, Double Door, The Note, Reggies, Wise Fools Pub, Beat Kitchen, Bottom Lounge and The Elbo Room. They have steadily grown a core of fans from their first gig in front of 25 friends in 2004. You can also occasionally find them at run down bars and keno clubs arguing the merits of sock garters and discussing if a guitar is smashed on stage and no one was there to hear it, did it really happen.
You can buy our first CD on CDBaby or iTunes. It was recorded in the infancy of the band over three days at Shirk Music and Sound. Check it out!
BELMONDOS @ DARKROOM 2210 W Chicago...SUNDAY AUG 9TH...
Doors open at 7pm...We play at 9:30pm...
Lolla After-party...$6 w/ password "Highlife for the Lowlife"
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!
Just wanted to touch base with you to see how things are going. In mid May 440MUSIC.COM will launch a new radio station dedicated to Hard Rock and Metal Bands. Yes all the bands will be Indie Bands and then in June we'll launch a 3rd station, at this time we're still waiting for the results from our friends and fans voting on the format.
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hi Justin, thank you for offering. we willprobably ake you up on that...we have been at ends the last week..which is why i waited....il get right back to you once i talk it over...all of the tour is laid out save denver. and definately see you guys on friday!!! never could spell -Isaac
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