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The acb’s formed sometime in 2006 in Kansas City, MO, the city where they were all born and raised and where they continue to live. In December 2006 they self-released their first album, The acb’s.
They have influences, yes. Mostly they’re artists who know how to write bona fide HITS. Michael Jackson is a big one. Also early Beatles. Maybe a little Matthew Sweet. And then of course there are more contemporary artists like Wolfdeerhorse and Bear Eyes. What, you’ve never heard of them?
The acb’s are also influenced by an inability to interact comfortably with the opposite sex, fear of hair loss, male friendships that have been described by outsiders as bordering on homoerotic, and the lingering effects of their deeply Midwestern religious upbringing. Two of the acb’s are currently influenced by a lack of what are referred to as “paying jobs,” although they would appreciate it if you would drop that condescending tone. What is it, you think you’re better than them?
Anyway the bottom line is that the acb’s are interested in kicking out the kind of jams that you can enjoy on a physical as well as cerebral level. Melody, harmony, rocking and rolling—music with emotion that compels you to dance in maybe even not such a cool way. The opposite of all that robotic new wave bullshit that’s finally starting to pass.
So yes. Harmony. Dancing. Fun. Cool people that aren’t pretentious. Embracing your insecurities. Maybe sweating a little bit but not so much that it becomes gross for the other people in attendance. This is what the acb’s stand for. Please come see them (us). -d.hudnall
"The ACB's write punchy, summery pop tunes that signify goals more satisfying and longer-lasting than a three-minute radio-ready sugar high."
-Kansas City Star
I want you guys to know that this friday I'm going to be teaching Crumbs everything I know about being a roadaaaaaay. Someone's gonna need to have that info, I'm not gonna be around forever.....or even very long.
What a great show at the VooDoo Lounge. Three of this towns best bands played. ACBs, Roman Numerals, and The Republic Tigers. There's six Sets documenting the whole day.
Sound Check, TRTigers Sound Check ACBs (Roman Numerals didn't do a pre-show Sound Check) Green Room... sets just say... Love Sac. ACBs Show Rom Num Show TRT Show
Go to this address, pick the set you want, then click slideshow for nice big pics.
You guys are awesome!! Great show at Crosstown w/Abacadabras and Its Over. Hey, I didn't know Fastball got together again - I'll look forward to that show, also. Keep the rock!!!
Nice makeover guys. You look like pop honeys! Come over to the Replay Lounge after your show if you have time. We're playing there tonight...Of course, you probably won't get this message. Anyway, rock on. -S
Great show Sat. at Crosstown! You gentlemen never disappoint. I fully enjoy every chance I get to see you all perform. You need to get some t-shirts made...seriously.
