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Verona Red
Rock / Indie / Jungle

Kyle Reese = Best Pick Up Artist Ever



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Last Login:  11/10/2009
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   Verona Red: General Info
Member Since3/8/2005
Band Members Chris Balzer
Lead Vocals, Guitar, Synth, Piano

Mike Panagakis
Drums

Tony Focht
Lead Guitar, Vocals, Djembe Drum

John Bottrell
Bass



Contact us at:

The Band
veronared@gmail.com

Booking and Promotions
tracy@groundwm.com










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InfluencesModest Mouse, Black Keys, The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, Razorlight, The Faint, The Shins, Kaiser Chiefs, Franz Ferdinand, Radiohead, The Who, Neil Young, Friendly Fires, Elvis Costello, Pink Floyd, Of Montreal, Pearl Jam

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 6 2009 9:00P
Beat Kitchen Chicago, Illinois
Nov 28 2009 9:30P
Vollrath Tavern Indianapolis, Indiana
Jan 8 2010 9:00P
Melody Inn Indianapolis, Indiana

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   About Verona Red
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Verona Red is:

Energizing rock and roll that gets people singing, dancing, drinking, and laid. With a sound that's authentic, refreshing, and upbeat, and a live show that's insulting, exciting and memorable, Verona Red successfully brings the good times.

As part of Chicago's live music scene for three years now, Verona Red’s rock and roll is dependably energetic and full of dancing. Filled with bass-drum climbing, floor grinding, instrument swapping and insults to your mother, their live show never fails to arouse a crowd.

After releasing their first album, an eight-song EP called Ever and After the End in October 2005, Verona Red debuted their first full length album, Side Effects, to a full-house at Chicago’s Double Door in November, 2008.

Synth beats loiter across Side Effects, which highlights Verona Red’s ability to combine distorted blues-saturated vocals, provocative guitar riffs and boisterous sing-alongs into a sexy and undeniable rock and roll sound.

Since its release, “Side Effects” has gotten praise from the industry: ..


"Well-written, driving indie rock that is almost as dancey as it is smart. In a world where most bands want to sound like some other stagnant band, this is refreshing."
– John Benetti (Talent Buyer, Housecall Entertainment,
Booking for Subterranean and Beat Kitchen in Chicago, IL)


“Rock that genuinely warrants a hearty grassroots fan base… a winning combination of saloon sing-along and driving pop with a refreshing shadowy heart.”
– Jeff Pizek (The Daily Herald)

“It’s rare to get actual twists and turns in indie rock these days (other than the contrived pre-determined ones of twisty turny-core bands), so hearing this band shift gears between hard, slinky, bouncy, ominous, rootsy, and points in between is refreshing.”
– Roctober Magazine

“There is a high octane intensity that is physically undeniable in Verona Red’s new wave explication. But, the kicker would have to be their ability to blend musical crafts without having created a noticeably biased opinion of what good time rock and roll should sound like.”
– Ron Trembath (Fensepost.com)

“In essence, Verona Red is carving a niche within the alternative rock genre with this new album. This is the album to add to your 2008 collection.”
– Southside (Fearless Radio)

“Red Hot Kaiser Killers! … They have something original because they sound like a combination of styles that shouldn't really work but somehow does.”
- Liz (The Reality Podcast)

“Dancing music! I bopped from one end of the house to the other when Hesitations and Clichés started blasting.”
– Sophie (The Reality Podcast)

“The vocals are brilliant; Crash Test Dummies on speed? I love the sound. I love the simplicity - and can appreciate how much effort goes in to making something sound simple.”
- Brennig (The Realty Podcast)



Verona Red on the Web:

Get Fit Pod 99 The Summer 2009 Running Workout
“In the Coat Check” – Side Effects

This Reality - Podcast No 50 – 2/7/09
“Stereo” – Side Effects

This Reality - Podcast No 49 – 1/31/09
“Marjorie” and "Hesitations and Cliches"– Side Effects

Suffolk 'n' Cool, 12/31/08
“Hesitations and Clichés” – Side Effects

Pod Music Countdown, Top 10 – 10/13/08
9 “Stereo” – Side Effects

Radio Orphans Podcast – 11/28/08
"All We Ever Had" - [straight up rock and roll from their new album] Side Effects

Marvel Noise, 10/8/08
"Stereo" - Side Effects

PMN Weekly Top Five, 10/13/08
5 "Stereo" - Side Effects

Indie Music Sampler, 12/26/08
"Marjorie" - Side Effects

Dark Horse Radio, 6/10/09
"Marjorie" - Side Effects

Dark Horse Radio, 12/14/08
"Marjorie" - Side Effects

Verona Red was one of ReverbNation's featured artists of the week for the week of October 12, 2009!

Interview on Windy City Rock blog, 11/3/09

Indie Essance blog, 12/4/08

Fencepost blog, 11/25/08

Verona Red's "Hesitations and Cliches" was also featured as the No. 3 track on Windy City Records' 2008 Summer Compilation CD.




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Verona Red has 3038 friends.
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Verona Red's Friends Comments
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KIDS AT THE BAR (New MUSIC Up!!!)

KIDS AT THE BAR (New MUSIC Up!!!)



Nov 10 2009 7:54 PM

hey, Thanks for aDDing Us!......How are You?
Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Nov 8 2009 9:35 PM

Hope you had a super great rawkin' weekend.

Peace and respect,
Joy
 
Joy Miller Author web link at Myspace coming soon.
Eric Stang Project

Eric Stang Project



Nov 6 2009 12:21 AM

Hey,

Love the songs!

Make sure to come out to LaSalle Power Co. (500 N LaSalle Blvd.)
This Sat for our CD Release Party! We go on at 10:45pm

Thanks!

ESP
Busta Kap

Busta Kap



Nov 4 2009 3:11 AM

totally re-arranged my flights back from Calgary JUST to catch this show - looking forward to it would be an understatement!
Vendella

Vendella



Oct 22 2009 1:44 AM

hey, i won't be able to make it to that show. maybe next time? or maybe we could setup a chicago show with both of us. lemme know what you think.
John

John



Oct 16 2009 1:26 PM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
Inn Cinema

Inn Cinema



Oct 14 2009 11:13 PM

catch us this thursday @ the abbey pub in chicago
3420 w grace street @ 9pm (21+)
were playing with seven day sonnet
8 per second & we all have hooks for hands!
should be a great night
hope you can make it out!!
vote for us on q101.com
Busta Kap

Busta Kap



Oct 13 2009 11:44 PM

can't wait for Beat Kitchen, hope it works out!
The Spin Room

The Spin Room



Oct 2 2009 9:13 PM

FINALLY after a year of waiting IM ON ITUNES And YOU CAN GET 10 SONGS FOR 3.99 off my NEW FULL LENGTH "Front Page Love" AND I I'd love you forever. I really need all the support I can get. Please tell you friends it would be a big deal to me.
Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Sep 28 2009 9:43 PM

Just stopping by to say 'Hi' again, Hoping all your projects are on track, and that you have a wonderful musical week.
I appreciate you and your friendship.

Peace and respect,
Joy Miller

The Rave welcomesRusted Root December 29th!

The Rave welcomesRusted Root December 29th!



Sep 28 2009 8:54 PM

UMPHREY'S MCGEE

With Future RockThis Saturday, October 3rd at 8pm

The Rave / Eagles Club
Milwaukee, WI.


Algren (Farewell Show on Fri, Nov 20 at Elbo Room)

Algren (Farewell Show on Fri, Nov 20 at Elbo Room)



Sep 25 2009 11:00 PM





New album and graphic novel available now!


One Pretty Minute

One Pretty Minute



Sep 9 2009 11:49 PM

Thank you for being our friend. We appreciate your support Verona Red,



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AMAdea Records

AMAdea Records



Sep 2 2009 9:42 AM

Thank you for the Friendship.

All the best!

-AMAdea Records

Theatre Breaks Loose (SECRET SHOW FRIDAY!)

Theatre Breaks Loose (SECRET SHOW FRIDAY!)



Sep 1 2009 10:43 PM

love you stuff
BIG SCIENCE-LOGAN SQUARE AUDITORIUM 11/28.

BIG SCIENCE-LOGAN SQUARE AUDITORIUM 11/28.



Aug 30 2009 3:02 AM

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed our set, we had a great time playing. Come say hi at a show sometime. I hope your keyboard is ok.
Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Aug 24 2009 6:56 PM

Just stopping by to say 'Hi' to all in the Verona Red band and hoping you have a wonderful musical week.
I appreciate you and your friendship.

Peace and respect,
Joy Miller

NAKED RAYGUN

NAKED RAYGUN



Aug 19 2009 10:42 PM

NAKED RAYGUN back at the Metro in Chicago! ... with Rights of the Accused, No Empathy, and Wax.
click here for tickets!


And come check out the 5 full days of punk rock festing!...all RF tickets now on sale at http://www.riotfest.org/tickets/
MODEL STRANGER (Formerly Reverie)

MODEL STRANGER (Formerly Reverie)



Aug 17 2009 3:55 AM

Hey guys,
    Thanks for the kind words. It was fun having you. I couldn't stress how much great energy was coming off the stage. Great songs, Great performances. Mike will have to talk with Brad and explain to him that we would be 20 times cooler if he would just let me stand on his bass drum.. I envy you.

Stephen
Joy Miller

Joy Miller



Aug 6 2009 11:30 AM

Thank you for find me and  adding me to your circle of friends. I really appreciate it.
I'm excited that my romance suspense novel 'Love On a Carousel' with a 12-song CD soundtrack is due out this fall.
5 of the songs are uploaded on myspace. A short description of my novel is on my blog.
The CD is now available on my profile page.
Wishing you much success on your latest musical venture and have a great weekend.

Big Cheers and respect,
Joy Miller
JANUS - RED RIGHT RETURN IN STORES NOW!!!

JANUS - RED RIGHT RETURN IN STORES NOW!!!



Jul 28 2009 6:51 PM

We are launching the teaser to our video for Eyesore tonight.  Stop by the page and check it out!

We are having a video launch party at Angels and Kings Chicago on Aug 12, which will include an intimate live performance. Come hang with us!
Raneika Radio Host/Promoter

Raneika Radio Host/Promoter



Jul 25 2009 9:02 PM

Passing by to show much love and support from my new myspace
page, return the love! I JUST HAD A BIRTHDAY as well.

I am a radio host/podcaster.
So If you would like to SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC FOR VIA RADIO
PLAY please email me at Raneika@Gmail.com
your tracks as attachments.

If you by chance already emailed your tracks previously then email
me some new material. I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR DROPS (shout
-outs/interlude/Intro) SO BE IN TOUCH!

ALSO THE BEST MUSIC SUBMITTED,
I will include in a collection to send to some important industry contacts
and promotion services in the months to come!

Follow me on Twitter.com/Raneika to personally connect and/or add
my new FaceBook www.FaceBook.com/Raneika

Best Regards,
Raneika.

Have a nice day/evening.
~KaRen~

Karen Theodore



Jul 8 2009 1:53 AM

Hope those venues work out for you Chris. Hoping to see you back my way soon.
The Honest Life

The Honest Life



Jul 7 2009 8:35 PM

hey guys, great jams the other night :) keep on rockin!




muchlove
D
Musikanto

Musikanto



Jul 6 2009 12:52 AM

No Poster yet but I'd like to remind you about the Horner park concert (2741 w montrose) series this friday june 10th. Ill be hitting the stage with Colin Gilmore and Mike Mangione at 7:00 pm.
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