Scott Shehan: guitar/ vocals
Jane Hanna: keyboard/ vocals
Chris Negrete: drums/ vocals
John Llewellyn: bass
Influences
Iggy Pop, Velvet Underground, Buzzcocks, T Rex, Flaming Lips, David Bowie, Prince, Sam & Dave, The Clash, Tom Waits, Guided By Voices, The Replacements, The Who, The Damned, The New York Dolls, Television, Wire, The Dirtbombs, Roxy Music, Booker T & the MGs.
Sounds Like
Vamplifier is a bluesy black comedy; organic and restless, ignorant of trends and endlessly inspired. Influenced heavily by early punk, classic underground rock, and Stax soul, they show a deep affection for pop tradition even as they dismantle the formula and the logic. Their songs are to the point; filled with dirty loose guitar hooks and big tight beats, often compared to the New York street sound of the early 70s. The tunes are accessible even if they’re hard to categorize. It’s only rock and roll, and you’ll like it.
They've played everywhere from the Beat Kitchen to Bottom Lounge to the Double Door. In the summer of 2004 Vamplifier signed with Fabsound Records and recorded their first full-length release: Long Silent Longing, which received regular airplay on both 93.1 WXRT and 94.7 The Zone. Keys and backing vocals were added in early 2006, creating a richer, more melodic, groove-driven sound as they look ahead to their second album.
We're good. You'll like us.
We released our debut album in 2005.
It's called Long Silent Longing. You'll like it. Send us a message if you'd like to buy it for $6.
Join our mailing list too. You'll like it. Drop a line to Vamplifier@gmail.com.
Don't forget to subscribe to our blog to stay tuned, there will be some more things coming up soon. For example our first album will be released shortly. ...
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Hey there ,
Just thought we'd drop in to let you know we're playing in Chicago this monday the 5th! and it's really rather spiffing old chap ! it called "You are here "
and ,,,,, it's good .
Cheers , South .
P.p. s here's a remix of radiohead for you, thanks for voting
Hey Hey,
Just checking in to see how things are going these days? Looking forward to meeting up at a show at some point. Keep in touch.
Cheers,
Matt & Kane
R.I.P. LOOMIS!!! Help us rock out ((this friday)) @ 9pm it's LOOMIS's last show and they chose TONIK for their farewell show. 9pm CURIOSITY 9:30pm MY MY MY 10pm VAMPLIFIER 11pm LOOMIS *from 9pm-11pm 15 people will receive a ticket for a free beer,..for details go to the soundbooth or just be there and i'll find you.
just wanted to drop your a reminder about our event this weekend. I know there's a lot going on for 4/20, so if you get a chance, please come through!!
Sound Lift Chicago
get up to get down all nite long...
Hope to see you all out for this Saturday's 4/20 weekend party at Beat Kitchen. This month we're hosting a live MC performance by Chicago's own 1773 (featuring members of Berto Ramon, production by Ohmega Watts)
DJs Trew, D.Moon, and 81 spin Hip-hop, Funk, and Dance Floor stompers. Come prepared to get your groove on!!
Live art installation by Echoes of Chicago, and Jason Boulware, Hosted by Scott Freebass (Soundprophets)
