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The Abbeys
Indie / Rockabilly / Pop

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Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Member Since4/27/2005
Band Websitereverbnation.com/theabbeys
Band MembersMike Cohen (guitar and vocals)
Jeff Janulis (guitar and vocals)
Carter Ruehrdanz (guitar)
Don Koss (drums)


The Abbeys rocking out Chadwick Days: "Wake Up Little Susie"


The Abbeys performing at Chadwick Days: "You Can't Do That"


The Abbeys performing at Chadwick Days: "Walk Right Back"


InfluencesEverly Brothers, Beatles, Beach Boys, Elvis, Elvis Costello, Elvis Brothers, Squeeze, dB's, Raspberries, Carl Perkins, Cracker, The Bears/Adrian Belew, Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, T-Bone Burnett, Sam Phillips (both), the Clash, the Jam, AC/DC, Iggy Pop, the Band, the Kinks, the Who, the Rolling Stones, the BoDeans, BR5-49, Brian Eno, Brian Setzer, Brian Ferry, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Buck Owens, Burt Bacharach, Carlene Carter, Cheap Trick, the Cars, Chet Atkins, Crowded House, John Hiatt, the Jayhawks, John Cash, the Faces, Jeff Lynne, Graham Parker, James Taylor, Lou Reed, Pezband, Off Broadway, Louis Prima, Lucinda Williams, Marshall Crenshaw, Paul Simon, the Ramones, the Records, Jules Shear, Squeeze, the Soft Boys, the Talking Heads, the Velvet Underground, The Webstirs, World Party, XTC

LOVE THESE ALBUMS
1. "Rise and Shine" --The Bears
2. "Like This" --the dB's
3. "Cracker" --Cracker
4. "Revolver" --The Beatles
5. "Underwater Moonlight" --Soft Boys
6. "East Side Story" --Squeeze
7. "Goodbye Jumbo" --World Party
8. "Imperial Bedroom" --Elvis Costello
9. "American Idiot" --Green Day
10. "Armchair Theatre" --Jeff Lynne
11. "Born Yesterday" --Everly Brothers
12. "Slow Turning" --John Hiatt
13. "Labour of Lust" --Nick Lowe
Sounds LikeYour basic anglo-Pop. A little bit rootsy, a bit Americana, a bit BritPop-flavored. Pretty catchy tuneful stuff.

Read about the Abbeys
in this article from 'Chicago At Home.com'



See the debut of Jeff and Mike and Steve Dvorak performing as the"Everly Hillbillies®" Chicago's best Everly Bros Tribute... at Murphy's of Arlington...in Arlington Heights, Friday March 27th.



Hey...these guys can sing!
Record LabelResident Genius


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   About The Abbeys

With The Abbeys...

Graham Elvis from 80s pop sensations THE ELVIS BROTHERS introduced Mike Cohen and Jeff Janulis in 1990. He’d been working on some studio recordings with Mike and drummer extraordinaire, Mark Fornek. Mike and Jeff hit it off very well vocally, their voices complementing each other in a nearly brotherly way. Mike and Jeff had a shared passion for the early rock and roll music of the Everly Brothers, Carl Perkins, Elvis and the like as well as an appreciation for the Beatles and others in a similar vein. Perfecting their harmonies, they took to writing and performing in the early 90s. The duo often opened for the Elvis Bros at Chicago area clubs, and as G. Elvis was want to comment, ‘They didn’t suck’. The two Abbeys applied their Everly-inspired harmonies covering a good portion of the Everlys catalog, as well as overlaying their harmonies on other classic 60s music. They put together a top notch band featuring guitarist Steve Dvorak, drummer Mark Fornek and a turn-style of bass players including but not limited to Chicago blues stalwart Mike McCurdy, Carl Lubicz and John Slywka. In 1995, they released “Please File Under: “Twang” ” featuring tracks from the group as well as Little Submarine, a song penned by Mike’s friends, the Webstirs and featuring Graham Elvis. Mike and Jeff continued on throughout the decade, making yearly appearances at International Pop Overthrow Chicago fests including the recent April 25th performance. They occasionally play around reclaiming their Everlys roots, under the moniker of “The Everly Hillbillies”. What the heck is a Neverly?


New studio recordings coming soon to include new Abbeys Carter Ruehrdanz and Don Koss.


"And all the stories we can tell…
"What great harmonies! Reminds me of my Dad and Uncle, especially "The Stories We Can Tell" album in the 70s.
What else can I say? Just great! I wouldn't mind having your voices on my album." - Edan Everly



Mike also plays bass with The Finns!

Click here for RARE, NEVER BEFORE HEARD Abbeys Tracks!


Click on the videos on the left of this page and hear clips of the Abbeys doin' the Everly HILLBILLIES...





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Spady

Spady



Nov 3 2009 5:50 PM

Happy November! Come by and say hi anytime!
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Oct 21 2009 9:32 PM

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Oct 11 2009 8:53 PM

THIS TUESDAY October 13th at 9p
Aaron Koppel Quartet,Kelli Rudick,S Joel Norman
Tuesday, 10/13, 9p @Martyrs 3855 N. Lincoln,
Chicago, IL 60613

The Aaron Koppel Quartet performing original music from "The Wild Call Of The Multi-Tasker"
and their new album "Falling Together Falling Apart", covers by Radiohead and James Brown. New album will be available for purchase at the show. 21+ Cover $7

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Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Oct 9 2009 5:06 AM

Click here to go to the Faber Optimé web site in a new tab/window.

Sorry for not having been in touch awhile - been rather busy!

Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.

Have you checked out my MySpace and www.faberoptime.com recently?
Oh and did you subscribe for my free (infrequent, no spam!) newsletter?

You might also enjoy watching some of my latest films:

More (Rate! Comment! Favorite! Subscribe!) on my YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/faberoptime.

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."

RAQUEL AURILIA

RAQUEL AURILIA



Sep 16 2009 5:43 PM

Thanks for adding me! What do you think of my music? : ) -Raquel
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Jul 31 2009 6:29 PM

Rhythm Festival

Rhythm Festival



Jul 27 2009 12:00 PM

Thanks for being our friend!

..Rhythm Festival 2009
Hope to see you there:
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Jul 20 2009 1:29 PM


 

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Kate Ceberano and Mark Isham



Jul 6 2009 4:56 PM

Hey, thanks for the add! Hope you are doing great!
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Infidel Castrones

Infidel Castrones



Jul 2 2009 5:59 AM

Hey abbeys!
how are you guys doing?
HOLLOWRAIN

HOLLOWRAIN



Jun 29 2009 12:21 AM

FELLOW MUSICIANS!

HollowRain has been entered in 95 WIIL Rocks Bandemonium contest for 2009 with the song "Darkest Places"! HollowRain needs your help by simply voting!

To vote for HOLLOWRAIN, send an email to stu@95wiilrock.com. YOU MUST put the band name (HOLLOWRAIN) and song title "Darkest Places" in the subject line, just copy and paste from this message. In the body, include your name and working phone number. Only one vote per person per email address allowed, as any more would disqualify your vote. Voting ends on July 3rd at 5pm.

The top six bands entered in the contest get to play at Austin's Fuel Room in Libertyville, IL in the next part of the competition. HollowRain would get lots of exposure from this and a chance to win cash and prizes. Please help the band out by voting and spreading the word to all of your friends, family members and coworkers!

You can hear the song "Darkest Places" on 95WIILROCK.com under the Bandemonium link or on HollowRain's myspace, myspace.com/hollowrain1

This message will also be repeated on the HollowRain blog on myspace.

Thanks so much for your support!

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The Penelopes

The Penelopes



Jun 7 2009 1:00 PM

Thank you very much for the add.
Great to know another powerpop gem!
Keep up the great work!

Tatsuhiko
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Teresa Conroy-Smullen

Teresa Conroy-Smullen



Apr 28 2009 12:15 PM

Thanks for the add... from an original member of the IRISH "The Abbey" band... ;)
BILLY D

BILLY  D



Apr 19 2009 4:53 PM

Havent been here in awhile...Wow really diggin the music ! Billy D
Albert Lee....official myspace & music

Albert Lee....official myspace & music



Apr 8 2009 11:17 PM

Hey to The Abbys!!
Wishing you a very stellar Easter Sunday weekend!!
via Albert's peeps as he's on tour.


Kathys Comments
Faber Optimé

Faber Optimé



Apr 2 2009 12:31 AM

Hey there,

Here's one from left field...

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Help to raise awareness.

Say have you checked out my web site recently?

Take care and keep in touch.

Best,
Faber.

"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place.
"

Tree

Tree



Mar 26 2009 12:23 AM

Hallo there! I'm afraid I don't frequent ThisSpace so much anymore now that everyone is on FB. It's pretty dull 'round about these here parts of late... :)
Bill Tucker

Bill Tucker



Jan 11 2009 12:54 AM

Just listened to "My Little Submarine". Love that song! Just saw you guys pop up on my recent blog posts. Keep in touch.
Bill
The Abbeys

The Abbeys



Jan 6 2009 1:55 AM

You guys never cease to amaze me. Wonderful harmonies. Are you sure you're not brothers? It's uncanny.
Anyway, best to you, sorry it didn't work out with the strange ones.
Russ Tyler

Russ Tyler



Dec 7 2008 2:38 PM

You guys have a fantastic sound.I think I could have guessed a few of your influences without the list. Keep on rockin'...Russ
Tree

Tree



Nov 12 2008 11:04 PM

Congrats on the $150K new stage outfits... but did The Abbeys also spend $25,000 on a makeup artist? :) Hey, if you can get the RNC and its donators to cover the bill, good going!
ELIAZ

ELIAZ



Oct 17 2008 10:41 AM

Thanks for the add.

Great tunes, my fave "Little Submarine"

Have a great weekend and CHEERS :)
E.
DARRIN STOUT

DARRIN STOUT



Oct 15 2008 1:47 AM

Great songs there....Keep twangin'..
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