Passenger began winter of 2002 when guitarist dustin covert and bassist/vocalist david mata collaborated on the bands first full length "alive" an 8 song full length about a disoriented and dark but intriguing view of love and romance. the album explored dissonant melodies and agonizingly slow chord progressions with the use of mark sampson on drums and sam billen on piano. in 2003 passenger progressed to a four person line up with michael oberlin on drums and james demis on keyboards and sound and began to play various rock venues in chicago, illinois and used silent film to accompany their live performance. numerous line-up changes took effect during the next year and a half, but in 2005 the concrete line-up of Dustin Covert and David D'Antonio on guitars, David Mata on Bass and Samuel Vincent on drums was achieved. In winter of 2005 Passenger recorded "The Owls are Restless", a 2 hour and 40 minute concept record about an ancient war between owls and rabbits and was recorded and engineered by Steve Whitney in a warehouse in Aurora, Illinois. These are the tracks you are hearing on our site now. Shortly after the recording drummer Samuel Vincent tragically passed away. Without his talent and with the grief of losing a dear, dear friend the band decided it was impossible to continue performing the material or anything that involved Passenger. These unfortunate events occurred before "The Owls are Restless" was able to achieve any sort of record label attention, and when it finally did it was too late. The remaining musicians have continued creating in their band White Devil, named after the vintage moog synth/organ that Sam would play in collaboration with his drums in Passenger. If you would like a copy of "The Owls are Restless" please feel free to message us and we will do whatever we can to get you a copy, we would love to share it with you. Thank you for listening to Passenger and please check out Dave, Dustin and and Dave's band White Devil if you are interested in what we are up to now. myspace.com/whitedevilchicago
Just droppin by to show some love, and also to ask a small favor ... if you have some time please vote for me in the Funk Volume "Don't Fu$k Up Our Beats" contest. Voting only takes a second and if you put in your myspace e-mail the comfirmation will be sent directly to your inbox.
JUST A REMINDER, EVERYBODY!! madeAVAIL‡'s EP RELEASE SHOW/HOMETOWN THROWDOWN 6 IS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY!!That's right, everyone...12 days. We've been busting our butts writing these songs for almost 3 years and this EP is only the beginning. This is the kickoff for an amazing fall/winter with our fans, family & friends. We want all of you to be a part of this!! 15750 SOUTH HARLEM AVE. ORLAND PARK, IL
madeAVAIL‡ @ MOJOE'S ROCK HOUSE w/ The Fastest Kid Alive, PlayRadioPlay, Just Left, Breathe Electric and Party Like Summer on JULY 10th!! 15750 S Harlem Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462
Come on out for a GREAT party. Its beach themed, so play along, but keep it appropriate!! $10 at the door, but $2 off if you come ready to hit the sand & the waves w/ your suit on. Tell them at the door that you're there to see madeAVAIL! Come support TFKA for their CD release!!
Guys & gals, the shows at home w/ YOU have been absolutely INSANE. We play our tunes and we bring some rock...but YOU have all been bringing some rock of your own. Please, come out and bring it, again. We are so pumped to see what you've to offer. Lets hang May 1st! You know where to find us! Made‡Avail
HOUSE OF BLUES, HOUSE OF BLUES!! Because of an AWESOME Made‡Avail family, the Metro went extremely well on Jan. 3rd. Now, the House of Blues is knocking on our door. Inept is headlining their first show there and they've asked us to take a place in the killer lineup. We've very little time to make sure that everyone possible KNOWS about this show...we need everyone to do their part. First of all, in coming to the show. Second of all, in getting the buzz going & spreading the word. There are MULTITUDES of things you can do to help us inform Chicago about this show. All you need to do is ask. We hope that you do. We'll have a new blog posted w/in the day w/ our ideas and we'll be updating it w/ YOUR ideas as you send them in. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
Uh...did you say the 80's? We LOVE the 80's...we were all born there. Now, would be a good time to revisit. Come out and finish off the first month of the new year in style. Only the best, right? Dress the part or come and make fun everyone else who does...you can't go wrong. ;) Come support Made‡Avail at the door!
We're now accepting submissions for our next mixtapes, please submit your info at www. coast2coastsubmissions. com for your chance to get a spot on the next mixtape!
I've just gotta say one thing...Oct. 16th will be @ the NEW MoJoe's Rock House!! A Day to Remember, Made‡Avail & Inept among others...raise your hands if you plan on attending. Holler back and let us know!!
SERIOUSLY...Nashville, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri...we've been SO many places other than home in the past few weeks that our heads are spinning. We've two more shows out of town & the dizziness is already unsettling. We love it...but we love home so much that we hope the next 5 days are a total & crazy blur. When our eyes focus, we wanna be staring right back at you. This coming Sunday, Sept. 7th, we're back home in the southside of Chicago @ MoJoe's Rock House. We're taking the stage w/ YOU, ME & EVERYONE WE KNOW, as well as, INEPT & Dreams of University. This'll be a show we can be proud of. Our biggest hope is that you are there staring right back at us. PROVE IT!!!! Help us out. If you're coming, we want you to let us know. At the doors to MoJoe's, let them know that you came to see Made‡Avail. We plan on bringing it a whole new way this weekend. So, bring yours. :)
We are just stopping by to inform you that we have changed our name from "Faster We Fall" to "Rejoice Cries the Captive" and we have released A BUNCH of new stuff.
Our first show back is Sept. 5 @ Roselle United Methodist Church. If you are from the area we would love to see you there! (and if you're crazy enough to travel great distances...we will love you even more) There is a flyer and information on our page.
ALSO, if you would like to help us spread the word about this name change/release of new material by posting a bulletin or simply telling your friends, that would be greatly appreciated!
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ITS HOMETOWN THROWDOWN IV @ MOJOE'S ROCK HOUSE!! Guys, its the most important local show we do every year. Your favorite local bands tearing it up together in one place on one night. Come hang out, hear some of your favorite songs, sing & scream your can off and chill out with your friends. There's no better way to end the summer!! C'mon on out and represent w/ us. When you come in the door, let them know you're there to see Made‡Avail!! Everything's getting started on Aug. 15th @ MoJoe's around 5:30. Its most likely going to sell out, so get there as early as possible!!
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