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In between the rockstars too cool for everyone and the rockstars not cool enough for anyone comes The RedLine, a Chicago-based quartet that fuses elements of hard rock and pop to create a style all its own. Joining musical forces in February 2002 in hopes of creating powerful music appealing to both pop savants and rock fanatics, Kevin, Steve, Conor, and Andy have been able to do just that by valuing simplicity over complexity and relying on emotion rather than technique.
They are currently in the process of promoting their first full-length EP titled North & South . The album will serve as a catalyst for the band to increase its visibility in and around Chicago, and then the country. The RedLine looks to play live any chance it gets in order to accomplish this task.
The lead guitarist Kevin pollutes the airwaves with licks worthy of virtuosity yet admirable for their straightforwardness while Conor, rhythm guitar, plays his Tele likes its meant to be played: smooth and sexy with a streak of uncontrollability. On bass, Andy matches his uncomplicated yet catchy bass lines with pop-friendly vocals as Steve, the drummer and backbone, manages to keep the bands talents in check with effortless precision.
In a short time the band has played a number of local venues (including Metro, Double Door, Beat Kitchen, Gunther Murphys, Empty Bottle, Elbo Room, and the Abbey Pub to name a few), been featured on local and regional/college radio as well as television (88.3 FM WZRD and WYCC/CAN-TV in Chicago), sold over 400 copies of its first demo, and traveled the Midwest to play on college campuses like Marquette, University of Iowa, and St. Norberts. Most recently, the band has opened for Kings of Leon, played US Cellular Field, been chosen to appear on the 4th installation of the Windy City Records and Hostage Radio Compilation, sold over 500 copies of its debut album North & South, reached the semi-finals in the DiscMakers' Independent World Music Series, played in the U.S. finals of the Emergenza Music Festival, and toured the East Coast hitting both New York City and Boston along the way.
Like the city in which it was formed, the RedLine is gritty and determined yet laid-back and cool. Their live show, undeniably powerful in its nature and unexplainably aesthetic in its presentation, is already famous and commands attention. Still, rocking out from Wrigley Field to Comiskey Park and Lake Michigan across to the cornfields of DeKalb, they are ready for more.
Compliments of Andy's cousin Lilia, a short clip of "Better Place" from Double Door:
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Thanks The RedLine for being on my friends list, love the page great stuff. I’m so blown away by all people that have joined me on Myspace. The support and positive comments about the music and the new CD "Abstract Man" have been great and appreciated. The track "Only In America" hit the air this month and so fare it’s a hit with all that have heard it, I’d like to let you know about the free MP3 giveaway as a token of my appreciation for being on my friends list. It’s available at www. tomfullerband. com Hope you have a great summer with lots of good music for sitting in the sun. Thanks again, Tom
Hello RedLine! Just a quick note to let you know our debut CD, "EXILE ON MYSPACE" is now available- it looks and sounds great! Please come by and check out our page, we have songs from the disc on our player, and videos from our recent CD Release Party show, as well as a bunch of other goodies for you to ogle at. If you havent checked us out in a bit, now is a good time! Many things afoot, and this is just the start! Hope all is well in your world, take care, and thanks!!!!
And if you are in the area, we will be returning to the Heartland Cafe on Saturday, March 29th. 10:00pm, full band, ready to RAWK!