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tenniscourts

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General Info

  • Genre: New Wave / Powerpop / Rock

    Location CHICAGO, Illinois, Un

    Profile Views: 51975

    Last Login: 1/24/2012

    Member Since 1/12/2006

    Website www.thetenniscourts.net

    Record Label the sweet science records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    BIO & REVIEWS .. "In the desolate landscape of "modern" music, quality songwriting has been de-valued .. and the obtuse and esoteric is routinely passed off as innovation. But every once in a long .. while, an original record cuts through the fog to remind us that there is no substitute for .. killer hooks, whipcrack musicianship and three minute miracles. .. This year, that album is dig the new sounds of tenniscourts and it is exactly what we've .. all been waiting for. .. .. tenniscourts. One word—lowercase, if you please. .. .. This exciting new band is the direct descendant of power-pop greats like the Jam, the .. Buzzcocks and Cheap Trick, yet with an indisputably unique voice all its own. .. The 13 songs on "dig the new sounds" span all that makes pop music great—from the .. anthemic chorus of "Forever True" to the sugary confection of "Swimming Pool," from .. the propulsive waltz of "27b" to the staccato handclaps of "Nicotine Nights," this is the .. sound of a band that knows their way around a pop song. And let it be said, for the record, .. that is no small thing. .. .. tenniscourts is the brainchild of one Wes Hollywood, well known to all Chicago rock fans .. for his Wes Hollywood Show combo, a fixture on the local scene for nearly a decade. .. The WHS released 4 CDs, culminating with the widely acclaimed Moonraker. As time went .. on, Wes noticed the widening gulf between the loose indie rock sound that was prevalent .. at the time and the succinct and economical pop songs that increasingly dominated his catalog. .. Deciding to follow his own voice rather than those around him, Wes formed tenniscourts .. out of the ashes of the WHS and released a self-titled CD in 2007. .. A hundred shows and a few lineup tweaks later, the group fully coalesced. Now joined by .. Spencer Matern's effortlessly melodic basslines, the tasteful keyboard playing of Chris .. Thomson and the propulsive drumming of Tom Shover (Brown Betty, Fondly), Wes finally .. has the perfect accompaniment for his delirious pop masterpieces. .. .. —David Singer (President of the Sweet Science Records) .. .. .. .. .. ————————————————————————————— .. "Dig the New Sounds of tenniscourts" .. .. The years go by, but great power pop is timeless. .. Check out one of Chicago's most skilled practitioners of the genre .. with this Wes Hollywood-led quartet. .. Several listens reveal the hallmarks of superb craft: Hook-filled songwriting, .. well-deployed harmonies and excellent trad rock-ish arrangements. .. .. —David Harbarger, The Men's Book .. .. .. .. .. ————————————————————————————— .. "Dig the New Sounds of tenniscourts" .. .. Wes Hollywood has been giving Chicago good music for over a decade .. his latest project tenniscourts blends garagesque vibes with power-pop .. calling back to fellow Illini Cheap Trick. Smooth, full of mod-soul and at times .. crisply rocking, this album desereves to be in your rotation. .. .. —AVANT/CHICAGO ..

  • Members

    wes hollywood, spencer matern, tom shover

  • Influences

    .. the stranglers.. the kinks.. elvis costello and the attractions.. cheap trick.. family

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  • Voice Of Addiction

    CHICAGO every last saturday is FREE Punk Rock Night
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    visit VoiceOfAddiction.com for more info and tour dates

    2 years ago
  • snakehips

    Thanks for a great show last weekend. Keep a stiff upper lip.


    2 years ago
  • MegaSuperUltra


     

    2 years ago
  • The BUNNIEs

    Wes, we had such a great time playing with you guys at darkroom!  What a night it was!  You sounded awesome as always!  We must do it again and more often...and you need to come to Nashville...soon, soon, very soon...Love you much!  Donnabunnie

    2 years ago
  • Voice Of Addiction

    CHICAGO saturday July 31st
    Every last saturday is CHICAGO's FREE Punk Rock Night!
    *Slow Form Of  Suicide (coast to coast tour kickoff!)
    *A Hidden Agenda
    *Gay Black Republican(indy)
    *Voice Of Addiction
    starts at 10 so get there early to catch V.o.A. this month who is starting it off @ Mutiny 2428 N Western FREE!!
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    visit VoiceOfAddiction.com for full tour dates

    2 years ago
  • Myrna Padore

    I am model and music promoter for Dynamics Records, We have a #1 Artist on the ReverbNation Music Charts. We are now in Atlanta makin moves. Can you do me a favor and help me out by listening to the songs below? Dynamic is #5 in the world.



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    Love Myrna

    2 years ago
  • James Andrews

    Hi, I was just letting you know I am a freelance engineer and mix engineer offering my services. Regards James.

    2 years ago
  • Voice Of Addiction

    CHICAGO 6 bands 18+!!
    saturday July 17th
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    visit VoiceOfAddiction.com for full tour dates

    2 years ago
  • Undefined

    tenniscourts thank you for the support. Because of it our song "Dismantled Illusion" is becoming a hit on Rock the Space 2. If you can, please continue to support us by passing this song along to your friends!

    Clink the link below.
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    Let us know what you think. And if you really like it, feel free to add it to your page.




    Cheers,
    UNDEFINED

    2 years ago
  • Kenny Sommer

    i will check out tennis court at you tube, or kennysommer1 is me, I have to set up and EdGeR channekl, thanks, next time!

    2 years ago
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