In early 2002, “The Awful Truth” was formed by existing members Tony Besson (lead guitars), Mike Lawrence (drums) and Ron Baker (bass/vocals). In 2005, looking to round out our vocal abilities and add a full time “front man”, David Field was brought on board. Dave had played with Tony in the past so we knew he’d fit in quickly. All four of us were members of successful bands back in the day when we actually had hair. At the time we decided to start this band, none of us had performed in front of an audience in almost a decade. The idea of forming the band was to have fun first (guys night out), play the music our friends would want to hear and add various current alternative as well as a few 80’s songs to stay true to our rock roots.
The musical concept was to take songs which everyone knew and twist them up a bit by creating our own version (alternative/punk style) of various songs. The feedback was better than expected for four guys “just having fun” and after only a few shows we realized we had found a niche. Not wanting to settle into a role of being just another cover band, the set list expanded and we came up with the perfect mix of new and "twisted" songs to keep the crowds coming back for more.
With our four individual styles and personalities, our set list now ranges from Cyndi Lauper to Metallica and includes more current songs from bands such as FallOut Boy and the All American Rejects. What really draws fans to an Awful Truth show is the wide variety of music and high energy performance put on each time we hit the stage. The most common response we hear at our shows is that they are so much fun. We make sure that everybody is dancing, having a great time and ready to stay all night long! No matter the diversity of the crowd, the shows always include something for everyone and a good time is certain to be had by all.
Catch the band at a venue near you soon...
If you guys get a weekend off, come check out a show. Hope all is well. Feb 27 2009 9:30P The Big House (Chasing Amy) Pell Lake, Wisconsin Feb 28 2009 10:00P Lumpy’s With Chasing Amy Salem, Wisconsin Mar 7 2009 8:00P Penny Road Pub With Six Foot Model Barrington, Illinois Mar 13 2009 9:00P The Limerick Lounge With Chasing Amy Antioch, Illinois Mar 14 2009 9:30P Lake Geneva Lanes With Chasing Amy Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Mar 20 2009 8:00P Thumbs Up With Chasing Amy Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Mar 21 2009 10:00P Drifters With Chasing Amy Paddock Lake, Wisconsin Mar 27 2009 10:00P California Coal House With Chasing Amy Antioch, Illinois Mar 28 2009 9:30P Fec’s with Chasing Amy Kenosha, Wisconsin Apr 3 2009 9:00P TBA Six Foot Model Show Schaumburg, Illinois Apr 4 2009 9:00P TBA Six Foot Model Show!! Kenosha, Wisconsin Apr 10 2009 9:00P Hemmingways with Chasing Amy Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Apr 11 2009 10:00P Lumpy’s With Chasing Amy Salem, Wisconsin Apr 17 2009 8:00P Austin’s Fuel Room Six Foot Model opening for Seventh Heaven Libertyville, Illinois Apr 18 2009 9:00P The Annex Grill and Sprits (Chasing Amy) Genoa City, Wisconsin May 2 2009 8:00P Private Party with Chasing Amy Somewhereville, Wisconsin May 9 2009 10:00P Lumpy’s Salem, Wisconsin May 30 2009 7:30P Racine County Fairgrounds With Chasing Amy Union Grove, Wisconsin Jun 20 2009 8:00P Lumpy’s with Chasing Amy Salem, Wisconsin Jul 11 2009 9:00P The Annex Grill and Spirits (Chasing Amy) Genoa City, Wisconsin Aug 8 2009 9:00P The Annex Grill and Spirits (Chasing Amy) Genoa City, Wisconsin Aug 22 2009 10:00P Lumpy’s with Chasing Amy Salem, Wisconsin
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Sorry that Brenna & I can't make the next show at Blarney Island, I hear that place rocks! I don't know if i've ever been more offended that we can't make THAT show...(nudge, nudge) Blow an Amp!
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