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we make thunder
Country / Punk / Garage

"what we've learned"

CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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   we make thunder: General Info
Member Since4/11/2006
Band Websitewemakethunder.com
Band Membersanthony, bakken, brinegar, friesema, leo, moss
Influencesall of 'em.

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Sounds Likethings are getting pretty therious
Record Labelstreet cred records / this is serious records
Type of LabelMajor




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   About we make thunder
"We Make Thunder–yes, it's a declarative statement. After all, it ought to be. Because, you see, it's what they do. And We Make Thunder does not mince words. "Well, what type of thunder do they make? What does thunder constructed by them entail?" Well, the best way to determine the answers to these questions is to take a listen, but if we must… The base, the soil, is country-stained punk or it could be punk-tinged country, but let's eschew the arbitrary and call it rock 'n' roll. What sprouts from that dirt is convivial music meant to be swallowed along with a jigger of whiskey. We Make Thunder began with the breakup of one band. Andrew Friesema had played bass, but, with a catalogue of original songs about heartbreak and happenstance, was fated to be a front-man singing and playing rhythm guitar. Jasmine Moss aka Doomriff, another member of the broken band, transitioned to drums. And thank Jebus she did because can she ever serve up a platter of punk-country shuffle. Using the Internet and a cornucopia of charm, Friesema and Doomriff collected two more members; Tyler Brinegar and Jody Anthony, lead guitar and bass guitar, respectively. When you see the way the four of them interact on stage, they appear to be kin separated at birth. Andrew's bellowing is fraught with frustration and longing, with intensity. He means what he says, sings and plays. Occasionally, he'll shudder as he delivers a line at the microphone and then bound backward, as if it hurt him to say what he said. Jasmine bangs and bounces with stoicism. However, she's a firecracker of a lass. But perhaps a more appropriate comparison for her is to an endless, lit string of M-80s as unceasing as her beats. Buzzing through the clatter are Tyler's razorblade solos and emphasis. And you'd better duck, these razorblades are thrown with expertise. It all sounds dangerous, but Jody stands steady, maintaining the lower octaves, nodding, letting you know they're all right, and that therefore, so should you be. They're an unassuming band of hellions. This is no more evident than in one of their favorite catch phrases. They're known to quip, "We're good for the no reason." There you have it. They're interested in everybody having a root 'n' toot. Yes, they know that one day their rock will take over the world, but for now, they're satisfied winning over the folks watching them make their thunder this night. They're a tolerant, accepting bunch. Upon seeing them live, you'll become one of them, singing and shouting along, "We Make Thunder!" -S.B.

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we make thunder has 298 friends.
 Leo 


 Tall Friends 


 The Budget 


 Altgeld Forgotten 


 Slim Pickins 


 Scattered Maize 


 Sissy Mena 


 Sethro’s Pole 





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Nov 13 2008 11:22 PM

The Mother Z's





Jul 18 2008 5:05 AM

incidentally, I love this music! the combination is excellent! nice work!
Sissy Mena





Jun 20 2008 12:21 AM

It's available but you must promise to sing it very loudly to the other commuters driving beside you.
Ann





May 20 2008 6:13 PM

By the way. I think the song Doomriff, is really good. um, from one drummer to another.
Hol





May 16 2008 9:15 PM

DEAR WE MAKE THUNDER,
I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ROCK HARD.
serch&destroy





Apr 23 2008 7:52 PM


to nyc!
Jody Anthony Cornelius





Apr 15 2008 12:18 PM

dems is some bitchin' toons
Billy Toothpicks





Mar 29 2008 4:45 PM

what is going on..........i'm in thailand, i just got done listening to your newer songs, so nice.
i'll se ya'll in chicago soon enough, not really soon enough but soon
Billy Toothpicks





Mar 29 2008 4:53 PM

where is jody going? farewell say what?
Luke





Mar 30 2008 12:47 AM

its official, the altgeld house believes the new songs kick ass.
Patsy Prime





Mar 29 2008 7:28 AM

quality tunes dudes.

well done. in real life.
Hol





Mar 12 2008 4:06 PM

I WANT THE NEW RECORD
Ann





Mar 10 2008 10:07 PM

hey,
where are the new songs? let's hear them. i heard they are pretty serious.
serch&destroy





Feb 28 2008 9:24 PM

kit pistol has a great website, btw.
serch&destroy





Feb 28 2008 9:24 PM



GUN HAT
Cary





Feb 18 2008 2:52 AM

i'm on it..
and if WMT had been to telluride before.. it would miss you, too
serch&destroy





Feb 14 2008 6:35 AM

happy valentine's day to the thunder
happy happy vday
served
Sheena





Feb 10 2008 1:39 AM

I saw Once in the theater three times. In fact, I spent $30, so I probably helped them recoup about a quarter of that film's entire budget.
rubysoo





Feb 8 2008 6:42 PM

heck yes, i'm ready!

Photobucket
Scattered Maize





Jan 30 2008 2:11 PM

kick ass
Sethro’s Pole





Jan 1 2008 11:23 PM

happy new year!
tifco





Dec 14 2007 5:13 AM

i'll bizz buzz you
Cary





Dec 12 2007 3:47 AM

come play here. for real.
Tim





Dec 10 2007 2:18 PM

got any 18+/all ages shows coming up?
tifco





Dec 6 2007 4:00 AM

YOU ROCK
Hol





Dec 5 2007 8:38 PM

OMG this picture is CLASS. I approve.
Ellen





Dec 5 2007 6:03 AM

what a classy picture. i'm totally diggin' it.
Patsy Prime





Dec 3 2007 8:16 AM

is the wall painted red or did you just smear the blood of the innocent all over it after you impaled their brains with wicked rock music?

either way...you guys are for serious.
Altgeld Forgotten





Nov 10 2007 6:18 AM

I wish your band had a show booked too bro.

Yeah I said bro.
LA





Nov 9 2007 10:48 PM

uh these losers have a cooler name than you

http://myspace.com/westartfires

served
blacktron





Sep 30 2007 4:34 PM

record release show: electrifying.

i should know, i'm electrifying every day.
Patsy Prime





Sep 24 2007 4:43 AM

can you write a song about GTA:VC?
cause i want you to.
now.
Scattered Maize





Sep 20 2007 6:45 PM

Wish I could catch Thunder tomorrow - you guys know that Zeus has been covering some of your material and...well....let's just say the old bastard had better pay some royalties, butchering your songs and all....who the hell does he think he is...
Sheena





Sep 20 2007 3:45 AM

Sissy Mena wanted me to remind you that we're playing too.
Patsy Prime





Aug 29 2007 7:57 AM

so what percentage of the sales do i get for giving you a name?
accept visa, mastercard and PBR.
Ann





Aug 29 2007 2:49 AM

I still love we make thunder more.
The Budget





Aug 27 2007 3:59 AM

Uhm, dude, it's not like it's my song. We're in a band together, remember? All of us. It's a The Budget song. Get it together. SHEESH!
Chelsea





Aug 26 2007 6:05 PM

Oh, and by "small-time" I clearly did not intend small talent. You kids rock!
Scattered Maize





Aug 26 2007 5:25 AM

I fucking love this Streets after Saints song.
Bimmy and Jimmy





Aug 24 2007 5:19 PM

Bad Religion Oct 5th..they go on sale Sat at 10..be there
The Prams





Aug 21 2007 2:16 AM

Thanks for having us as part of yr. sweet-ass rockfest.

Chris is sorry he busted the bass drum.

Rawk.
sethwilson





Aug 20 2007 7:24 PM

you guys kik ass thanks for letting me play at your show
Scattered Maize





Aug 19 2007 3:13 AM

fuck ye