Nixon Reetz (lead guitar)
Benjee Jonas (lead bass, lead vocals)
Markus Frankenstein (lead drums)
Influences
Thrash, metal, punk, surf, blues, garage rock, ska, classic rock, hardcore, stoner, funk, and the list goes on and on and on and on.
Sounds Like
“… a gem of the Wausau scene, the Dunderchiefs. This band is a musicians’ favorite, with admirers from the young guys to the old dudes at the Intermission jam sessions. The music is psychedelic with a taste of metal. Imagine the Beatles with the most tripped out Jimi Hendrix, and you get something like the Dunderchiefs. They’re a free, jazzy band with chunky-flavored songs at the heart of the jams.”
- Dino Corvino, City Pages, May 15-22, 2008
It began smoldering from bored restlessness during the winter of two thousand and four. Three individuals came together in an effort to weld together everything they knew: screaming guitars, wailing vocals, bass that makes you groove and drums that shake your foundations. These new friends threw tradition to the vultures and decided to take the paths chosen by the likes of Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution and the Mars Volta. The concept was simple: why limit one’s band to the likeness of only one genre? Too many times have we seen bands of considerable talent and presence fall into the obscurity and facelessness of infinite competition simply because of close-mindedness to other musical styles to the point where it begins to seem bands are repeating songs when in fact they’re all supposedly “unique.” And too many times have we been witness to the usual local concert-goers deciding to spend the night in because all bands sound the same. When the Dunderchiefs made their way out of the musical primordial filth, they set forth to change all of that.
Thanks: To all of you who have checked out our shows. We would be nothing without you.
Hrmmm...Well, I know my friend is looking to have some sort of new years bash in her garage. And I know of some other basements that might book. Let me talk to some people and Ill get something figured out for you. If you find some extra time tho, Send sheldon at the Afterdark an email, he might want to set something up with you guys.
It’s hard to believe, but FGC’s only Wisconsin show of the fall is this Thursday 10/29 at the Miramar Theater in Milwaukee. We’re planning on making it a good one, so hope to see you there!
In other news, FGC is very excited about the band's new Video Blog, a weekly series featuring a behind the scenes look at FGC performances and touring. Check out the YouTube playlist for the last few editions, and stay tuned for more in the coming weeks!
Hey guys! I just want to thank you again so much for coming out and playing!! It was a great time and I must confess your music is still as badass as last time! Shame your calling it quits for awhile but if you guys decide to start gigging again throw me a messege! Once again, Thank you so much! Jameson PS: Everyone who stuck around to see you guys play were blown away!! Especially the owners of the house. Rock on sirs!
Ok, So the bands playing should be but are not limited to: Sullen Riot Wrath of the Girth Buffalo Herd Theory Terminated Television aaaaaaand you guys.
Ok, The address is 2165 prairie st in stevens point wisconsin. Zip code 54481. 630ish will be just fine, Were probably going to be starting around 3ish but itll go for a good long while! By the way, The theme is to be as inappropiate as possible, Wrath of the Girth is going to be a group of male strippers apparently so go nuts haha! Cheers! Jameson
Ok, So its in stevens point but Ill have to send you the adress a little later tonight because I dont have it off hand. I think we'll be starting it around 4 or 5. We're also going to be throwing together a donation hat for gas in the miz too, If any thing Ill just put aside some of my own money so that you guys have some gas. Ill send you the rest of the info tonight! Oh, and so far Sullen Riot is playing and I might get Buffalo Herd Theory to play too.
yes riverview is a town and no you don't sound like a weiner for not knowing that
im not entirely informed on the details, the woman coordinating all of it was interested in finding local bands to play and i thought i might be able to contact a few vicki kell is the woman who's putting it all together she wanted me to have interested bands contact her familyservice@restlawn.net is the email or the phone number for restlawn is 715-675-3309 (if you call, a guy named brian will most likely answer, just ask for vicki ((but i find email a little easier)))
and if you know any other bands that might be interested please let them know (i feel like a weiner randomnly asking people ive never met to play)
anyway i hope you guys and others will be able to make it
Hey, I'm an employee at Restlawn Memorial Park in Riverview. They're organizing an event to celebrate the cemetary's 80th birthday on Sept. 26. We're looking for local bands in playing the event. I'm wondering if you guys would be interested...?
Dude, Great news that you can make it!!! Ill make sure that I atleast chip in 10$ for gas so youve got that much to run on haha. As for an address, Ill have that for you tomorrow but its pretty easy to find, Same goes for a definite start time. But I guarntee you Ill have all the details worked out by tomorrow or the day after, Ive just gotta ask the birthday girl! Badass that you can make it tho, Ive been itching to see you guys play in forever!!! Cheers! Jameson
Hey dudes! What are you up to August 23rd? If you dont have anything going on, Theres a garage birthday bash going on and we'd love to have you play! If you guys can make it send me a messege back! Cheers! Jameson
FGC hits the Memorial Union Terrace at UW-Madison for a FREE SHOW on Saturday July 18, with special guests, The Bridge, opening the night. This is sure to be a fun night of music in one of Madison’s most beautiful settings, and we hope you can join us!
Also coming up in Wisconsin at the end of the month is The 3G’s Music Festival (aka Grateful Garcia Gathering) in Black River Falls. It’s the 6th annual celebration of Jerry Garcia’s birthday, and FGC will be headlining the festivities on Saturday August 1. Tickets for the entire weekend of music and camping are only $30 in advance. More info and tickets at www.GratefulGarciaGathering.com.
April 17th-FREE SHOW!!! 18 and up only
Local H, Love Me Electric and Fire And Forget
Marquette University's Union Sports Annex
(16th and Wells, Milwaukee, WI)
6PM doors.
