Hinsdale Central High School
Hinsdale, IL
Graduated: 1992
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Clubs: Concert Band, Marching Band, Honors Orchestra
1988 to 1992
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FGC's got two hometown area shows this weekend! Friday is an all ages extravaganza at the House Cafe in Dekalb, and Saturday is a hometown throwdown at the Abbey Pub in Chicago (Ages 18+). Fans that attend both shows can pick up a FREE FGC album of their choice at Saturday's show (just grab the Free Album Coupon at the House Cafe and redeem it at the Abbey Pub)!
In other news, FGC is also excited to announce that the band will be celebrating New Year's Eve 2009 at the Redstone Room in Davenport, IA. Our third New Year's in a row at this incredible venue, we will once again be pulling out all the stops! Stay tuned for more information on this year's theme, advance tickets, and other details.
And finally, don't forget to check out 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!
Algren's farewell show will take place on Friday, November 20 at the Elbo Room in Chicago. Please join us as we celebrate 3 years of great music and memories.
madeAVAIL‡ @ JUDSON UNIVERSITY'S HERRICK CHAPEL w/ SLEEPING AT LAST & COLOR RADIO
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Every show has the potential for awesome, but THIS time, we're direct support to some of our own heroes, Sleeping At Last. If you've never heard this band, now's your chance. They just released a new record earlier this year, as well. Part of the show's proceeds will be going to International Justice Mission. $10 ticket sales start on Oct. 28th thru iTickets.com or at the door the day of for $12.
FGC's got a great weekend coming up! On Saturday, we open up for Umphrey's McGee at Exposition Gardens in Peoria (FGC @ 7pm), and Sunday, we head over to the Riverview Music and Arts Festival in South Elgin (FGC @ 6pm). The Riverview Fest goes on all weekend, and Sunday's lineup features FGC, as well as The Everyone Orchestra (with Michael Kang from SCI, Brendan and Andy from Umphrey's, Jordan and Janis from FGC, Allie from Cornmeal, and many more!). Visit www.riverviewmusicfest.com for full lineup and tickets!
Looking beyond, FGC's fall schedule thus far hits tons of our favorite Midwest spots, kicking off with the annual Halloween Masquerade Ball at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, where FGC will be sporting the musical costume of Green Day!
10/17 - Halloween Masquerade Ball, Chillicothe, IL (All Ages) 10/23 - Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines, IA (Ages 21+) 10/29 - Miramar Theater, Milwaukee, WI (All Ages) 10/31 - City Nights Theater, Springfield, IL (Ages 21+) 11/6 - The House Cafe, Dekalb, IL (All Ages) 11/7 - The Abbey Pub, Chicago, IL (Ages 18+) 11/9 - WIU, Macomb, IL (All Ages) 11/13 - Canopy Club, Urbana, IL (Ages 18+) 11/14 - Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA (Ages 19+)
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
FGC’s only Chicago appearance of the summer is coming up on Friday July 17th at the Abbey Pub. This will be an Ages 18+ show with special supporting acts: Lobster Newberg and The Rubblebucket Orchestra. This Hometown Throwdown is a show not to be missed…hope to see you there!!
In the meantime, check out all three of our Summer Camp Festival sets on the Live Music Archive for free stream/download! Visit our MySpace blog for the links.
We also want to invite our Myspace friends to connect with us on Facebook. Click the links for the FGC Group and FGC Page, both great ways to stay in touch with the band and link up with other fans.
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!!
The quickest reminder ever: moJoe's Rock House this coming Sunday June 7th,w/ a good deal of bands. Our friends, We Came As Romans, will be headlining, so come give them a listen, as well. Please, check our calendar and let us know if you're gonna make it! If you make it out, let them know at the door that you're there to see madeAVAIL! Advance tickets available at the theticketrumba.com for $12.
Check out the Independent Arts and Music Festival (I AM Fest) taking place at the Congress Theatre on Saturday, June 13. Algren joins 24 other bands and numerous artists at this all day 100% local event. Visit www.iamfest.com for more info!
Hey there – Just stopping by with a quick reminder about this Saturday’s show at the Park West, our only hometown performance of the Winter/Spring in fact! The night begins with an opening set from Land of Atlantis, followed by co-headlining sets from FGC and Hot Buttered Rum (FGC plays first!). Hope to see you there!
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
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