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The ACBs
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KANSAS CITY, Missouri
United States

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Member Since3/16/2006
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Konnor Ervin - guitar/vocals



Bryan McGuire - bass/vocals



Matt Saladino - guitar/vocals



Corey Egan - drums/vocals






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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 23 2008 7:00P
P&L Pavillion Downtown KC (free) Kansas City, Missouri
Jul 28 2008 8:00P
The Beaumont Club (ALL AGES) Kansas City, Missouri
Aug 1 2008 9:00P
The Brick (Softee CD release party) Kansas City, Missouri
Aug 2 2008 9:00P
The Jackpot Saloon Lawrence, Kansas
Aug 7 2008 8:00P
Pitch Music Showcase in Westport Kansas City, Missouri

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   About The ACBs
We've been nominated for Best Pop Band in the 2008 Pitch Music Awards! Vote for us HERE .




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


Ink show review
Top 125 albums of 2007 (79) at Absolute Powerpop
Powerpopaholic review
Obscure Sound review
Absolute Powerpop review
Present Magazine review
Pitch Weekly review
Pitch Weekly article


....Photos by Michael Forester, Artwork by DJG.


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Danyale





Jul 12 2008 1:01 AM

Yea ACBS YEAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
The Kinetiks





Jul 11 2008 4:53 PM

Dudes,

We're playing at the Record Bar tonight. Still waiting to hear about St. Louis. byyyyyaaa,

Sp.
Anastasia





Jul 7 2008 7:20 AM

anytime. i actually make some killer cupcakes as well....
red velvet with cocunut cream cheese in the center....
YUM!

we enjoyed the show at the brick. and you guys are welcome in the studio anytime.

later
stasia
thehollybeal6000





Jul 5 2008 5:37 PM

"suzanne" has been stuck in my head for two days. damn yous. damn yous and your catchy pop writing.
pahoehoeflow





Jul 2 2008 8:00 PM

Thanks for the add, guys! I saw you at the Brick with DGRE and I must say that my socks were thoroughly rocked.
THIK LIZZY





Jun 30 2008 12:57 PM

Dude, I am so sorry! We were running around like a bunch of gay headless chickens and it totally slipped my mind.
Next time, I promise!!
Finuclear Bomb





Jun 29 2008 11:15 PM

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.
DEAD GIRLS RUIN EVERYTHING





Jun 29 2008 9:56 AM

That was some bloody good rock last night fellas! Can't wait to do it again.
Pat Boones Farm


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Jun 26 2008 8:04 PM

Fancy poster for a fancy band:

pat boones farm
Screw Pop Culture


Is Online


Jun 23 2008 9:58 PM

Thanks for the ADD. Let me know if you have gigs in July so that I can put them on our sites concert calendar.

www. screwpopculture. com
The Kinetiks





Jun 22 2008 10:00 PM

too bad you didn't come to the garage.
Lights & Siren(DEBUT ALBUM OUT JULY 19th!!!)





Jun 22 2008 4:01 PM

You too guys! Looking forward to seeing you play again soon!
vicious holiday





Jun 14 2008 3:56 AM

YEAH YOU!!! YEAH YOU!!! Listen and add my new band. Yesterdays Sounds of Tomorrow. Just click on my number one top friend.
BROWNTOWN





Jun 10 2008 8:51 PM

love the sounds fellas.. we will keep in touch. Keep doin it.
Nascar Diarrhea





Jun 10 2008 11:04 AM

You guys are playing with fastball?! count me in.
Geneviève





Jun 9 2008 8:55 AM

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Muppet





Jun 6 2008 12:52 AM

friends we are...
01010100





Jun 4 2008 2:05 PM

when are you having an all ages show, dagnabbit
Becky





Jun 1 2008 3:39 PM

Special request for a show on 6/21. You bring the hits, I'll bring a large group of people looking for a good time.
Jake





Jun 1 2008 3:09 PM

You did it once is playing on my profile.
You guys rule!
vicious holiday





May 31 2008 4:41 AM

Hey The ACBs, I just bought you for $560.


Click here to find out what you can do with all your new cash!


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phi:NITE





May 31 2008 11:27 PM

great VooDoo show guys!
cheers!

phi:NITE
The Kinetiks





May 29 2008 11:53 AM

Come to our show @ the Record Bar tonight!!
kelly





May 27 2008 11:35 PM

Book more shows! Being a recent convert I can not wait to see you again.
You folks are the REAL POP deal!
Po-la-la-la Polly





May 26 2008 6:32 PM

haha, you guys were great at the fugue. too bad it was such a short set....

and then i was a little afraid of the people after y'all...
joe®att





May 26 2008 9:26 AM

Saw you guys at the Blue Fugue

Great show
Mark





May 23 2008 2:27 PM

You'll like the footage I shot at Voodoo.
Forester





May 19 2008 2:09 PM

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.

http://www. flickr. com/photos/michael_forester/collections/72157594587465600/

see ya nerds,
forester

TRT Sound VooDoo-.jpg


ACBs Vo Do Sound Che-.jpg


TRT Green Room-.jpg


ACB Vo Do-.jpg


<a href="http://www. flickr. com/photos/michael_forester/2502339485/"; title="Rom Nu
The Pub





May 17 2008 9:13 AM

Great job last night fellas! Thanks for being a part of it! You are on your way!
lil' shorty guru





May 16 2008 9:04 AM

you guys are completely hip.
Danyale





May 16 2008 10:52 AM

My favorite show thus far has been the bottleneck.
greatness!
FenderBender





May 15 2008 10:22 PM

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!!!
The Kinetiks





May 14 2008 4:31 PM

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
mary





May 14 2008 6:20 PM

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.
April Storm





May 13 2008 9:48 PM

wicked awesome.
thanks for the add! you guys rock!
Collin





May 13 2008 5:23 PM

hi acbs.
you are good.
kelly





May 11 2008 10:40 AM

Hey guys. Great show at Crosstown last night! My first live ACBs experience and I will be back as often as possible! Good luck........
The Abracadabras





May 10 2008 3:40 PM

Yo Myspace looks great fellars.
See ya tonight!
The Tambourine Club