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The Abbeys
Indie / Rockabilly / Pop

"Twang you, twang you very much."

Chicago, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   The Abbeys: General Info
Member Since4/27/2005
Band Websiteiacmusic.com/theabbeys
Band MembersMike Abbey (bass and vocals)
Jeff Abbey (guitar and vocals)
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'


Read about us in this article from
The Arlington Post




Watch for Jeff and Mike Abbey
performing as the"Everly Hillbillies®"
Chicago's best Everly Bros Tribute... and more!
Record LabelResident Genius
Type of LabelNone








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2008 9:00P
Hanson Brothers Tavern Northbrook, Illinois
Aug 16 2008 9:00P
Pop’s Pizza and Pub Roselle, Illinois
Aug 29 2008 9:00P
Hanson Brothers Tavern Northbrook, Illinois
Sep 7 2008 6:00P
Music For Mike (Benefit show) Emerald Isle Chicago, Illinois
Sep 13 2008 9:30P
Tia Maria’s Roselle, Illinois
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
Lindy’s Landing Wauconda, Illinois

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Please File Under:
"Twang"...

Over the past decade or so, Mike & Jeff Abbey have wandered through the fields of Americana, mixing their close harmonies (think Everly Brothers) with the pop sensibilities of Lennon and McCartney. With a keen ear to all things "pop", their sound has continued to develop, always with due reverence to their brotherly harmonies.

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The Abbeys's Friends Comments
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David A Gilmour





Jul 5 2008 9:20 AM

Hi from Somerset UK
Great to have you as a friend
Great sound

Regards

David
Tree





Jul 4 2008 10:54 AM


Happy and Peaceful 4th of July to The Abbeys! :)
Aequitas





Jul 4 2008 8:15 AM

Same to you, have a safe holiday.
Cheers!
The vinyl strangers





Jun 29 2008 1:42 AM

Hi! Thanks for the add! Love those harmonies...TVS
The Taters





Jun 26 2008 5:24 PM

Thanks for the comment - hadn't heard you guys in a bit... sounding better than EVER!!

C
Gary Goodlow





Jun 26 2008 2:33 PM

Hey!
All is well in Beantown, and they are still MY Cubs too, bee-yotch! Hah ha!
The Bridies





Jun 21 2008 5:48 PM

The Abbeys... Even better live than Memorex... :) GREAT performers! Original tunes are as good as the classics!
Tree





Jun 21 2008 9:31 AM

Noooo... He has me confused with someone else 'cause I've never seen it. Looks too scary for me! :) I guess it's one of his favorite shows ever, though...::G::
Infidel Castrones





Jun 20 2008 7:45 PM

Thanks! you too
Chadwick Boosters' Events!





Jun 20 2008 8:28 AM

You'd buy all of Chadwick a beer? Why, you might just get a few hundred takers on that...::G:: Wish we were off Fridays. Would be worth the drive!! Next show on a Sunday or Monday and we (can't promise for all of Chadwick) might make the trek out to the "big city"! :) The Spindles sound like an AWESOME group. They have 2 great talents (and really kewl guys) frontin'. =o) Arlington Heighters are a lucky bunch of )#^%s... :)
Chef Scott





Jun 17 2008 1:35 PM

A rock and blues remedy
2 Great dates not to miss this weekend!!!
Deaf Tom Crow
Friday June 20th
@ Molly Malone's
7652 Madison in..
Forest park,Il
(708)366-8073
9 pm!!!!

Deaf Tom Crow
Saturday June 21st
@ The Beacon Tap
1374 Lee St. in...
Des Plaines , Il
9pm!!
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Chadwick Boosters' Events!





Jun 16 2008 3:09 AM

The Abbeys performing at Chadwick Days
Brenda Goodbread





Jun 16 2008 1:05 AM

U Silly Boy!

Brenda Goodbread

Chadwick Boosters' Events!





Jun 15 2008 10:29 PM

You guys are AMAZING performers! The whole town loved it! Incredible talent! Thank you for coming out for our festival and providing such TOP-NOTCH entertainment for our community! You have some hardcore fans (and friends) in Northern Illinois! :O) Thank you!!!
Well Excuse Me Princess





Jun 15 2008 7:27 AM

it was nice to meet you guys too, keep up the good work!
Well Excuse Me Princess





Jun 14 2008 9:49 PM

thanks for coming to chadwick and playing!
Tree





May 9 2008 2:06 PM

Wow... Great musical talent/taste AND great political sense.
The whole package! :O) Barack The Vote!! :)
Big Greg





May 8 2008 1:36 PM

Thank You...Thank you...Thank you!!!
Tree





May 7 2008 3:50 PM

The Abbeys are lifesavers! :O) AND they are ROCKIN'!! :) Thanks for rocking Chadwick next month!! We're all looking forward to it!
Gary Goodlow





May 4 2008 9:45 AM

Hope springs eternal, my friend.
Go Cubs!
THE PROWLERS





Apr 16 2008 3:40 PM

Thanks for becoming one of our friends! Hope you like our tunes.
www. prowlers-music. com
We really appreciate your support. Thanks again! ROCK ON!!

Tony

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Million Strong For The Cubs





Mar 20 2008 5:31 PM

Thanks for the add

All CUBS fans please add my page
Bill Tucker





Feb 6 2008 8:24 PM

"Little Submarine" reminds me so much of The Dwight Twilley Band. Great harmonies!
Bill
BILLY D


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Jan 12 2008 11:16 AM

Hey I sure you you 2 guys remember me from the MP3.com daze?...If I dont plug this ..how will anyone ever know?...Please let me announce that " DreamSong " is now at CD baby and you can hear the entire work for free...I know you will enjoy it as Its a mini-pop symphony in the tradition of " SGT PEPPER and SMILE" Hope you give it a chance...Wishing you all have a GREAT 08 ! Billy D
BILLY D: DreamSong
Fast Otto





Dec 11 2007 6:44 PM

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Tom Cote





Nov 2 2007 1:47 PM

hey.....!

have a great weekend.........
MIKE ISENBERG of The JETS





Sep 30 2007 6:00 PM

Hey, I have some live concert videos of me and my band up on my page! Check 'em out and let me know what you think!

Rock on my friend!
Will Birch





Aug 31 2007 12:30 PM

Thanks for dropping by!
ROY ORBISON





Aug 29 2007 1:44 PM

MERCY !!!!
Graham Elvis





Aug 12 2007 2:50 PM

Right back at ya!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
That's Right NOW!
Will Kevans





Jul 25 2007 3:37 AM

Hi Guys,
thanks for the comment...good to see your a Nick Lowe apreciator.

Will
Ozzeth





Jul 15 2007 3:43 PM

HEY GUYS... JUST STOPPIN IN TO SAY HI AND USE THE JOHNNY CASH STATION... LOL... PEACE :-)
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