I meant , The Dyes , but , I know , you know who I meant.
 
John Battles said:

The Dials - Maybe they've already played one of your shows. Femme - fronted Rockabilly / Gargae oriented stew.    MOST BANDS WHO'VE CLAIMED TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CRAMPS HAVE A HELLUVA TIME MAKING IT KNOWN , BUT , THEY'RE SINCERE....

Hotrod Hucksters - All male Rockabilly sausage party. Not wimpy , like most of 'em . PRETTY MUCH TO THE POINT.

Al Simon/Devil Dogs - Old school Neo - Rockabilly (I know that does'nt make sense.) . Al was the singer for The Rebel Rousers , one of Chicago's first 80'S Rockabilly bands , and , later , a stint with The Greaseballs , fucking legends.   Mainly does covers , but , has good taste , and puts on a good show.

The Amazing Heebie Jeebies - Revolving door cast , including ex - Riptones , Greaseballs , Spies Who Surf , etc.  Country , Rockabilly , Garage , other stuff. Covers and originals.

i CAN'T THINK OF ANY NEW GARAGE bands to recommend , but , if I do , I'll get back with you. I've been here since 1987, and I can count all the Garage bands , locally , that I've seen , on both hands , and that would be very generous on my part.

 

I know, but close enough. actually 12 min from chicago, but 30 min from where you might want to stop and ask directions if you get lost. HaHaHa!

Elle Diabla said:

FYI-30 minutes south of Chicago isn't Chicago!

Best of luck with the venue though. 

Sorry for giving you shit Larry, you know I love you! I haven't seen you in ages!

FYI-30 minutes south of Chicago isn't Chicago!

Best of luck with the venue though. 

Ghoulish Greetings Scary Larry--

   I am in a rock&roll outfit called Mr. Hipster! from BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA
   We are highly interested in playing at your roadhouse.

Check us out chere...

mrhipster.bandcamp.com
facebook.com/mrhipstermusic

Eddy Price'll nip 'at shit in da BUTT!

Eddy Price said:

I've got a whole night that I can fill with a show that i'm doing called King Wolf Sound System check it out here:

www.kingwolfsoundsystem.com

Details.

The name of the place is called Pick-ups located at 21000 Torrence Ave. Ford heights IL. It's on the border of Lynwood and Ford Heights. 30 min south of Chicago. Tons of parking with NO METERS.

It's mainly a Rock-a-billy theme, but we do throw in some Punk Rock, Surf, Outlaw Country, Horror Rock & Psychobilly. I would like to get some Garage Bands in there.

Here is the site  http://www.pickupsbar.net/

Here's the Facebook page 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pick-Ups-Bar-Inc/211372465567930

Like I said before, I can't guarantee a fortune, but I can guarantee you will walk away with some dough in your pocket and some free drinks. Also, I make no money at this. Actually it's me and 3 other people who run the Rockabilly Fridays.

You have a point Kopper, figured the way I posted  it might peak some curiosity. I figured I could give all the gory details upon any inquiries.

kopper said:

Also, you never even mention in your post what venue it is you're talking about. Don't ya think you should include the name and maybe the address & a link to their website? ;)

Also, you never even mention in your post what venue it is you're talking about. Don't ya think you should include the name and maybe the address & a link to their website? ;)

I'm sure there are, but they probably just don't check this group that often (if ever). That's always been one of the really difficult things about running this site... getting people to actually USE it. What're ya gonna do?

Scary Larry said:

Wow! Only 4 people responded. Thanks to those who did, but jeez, I thoght there would be more bands itching to play.

Wow! Only 4 people responded. Thanks to those who did, but jeez, I thoght there would be more bands itching to play.

OH , HEY , LARRY. DID'NT NOTICE THAT WAS YOU. I WISH I COULD RECOMMEND A SHITLOAD OF GARAGE BANDS , BUT , YOU KNOW HOW IT IS.......
 
John Battles said:

The Dials - Maybe they've already played one of your shows. Femme - fronted Rockabilly / Gargae oriented stew.    MOST BANDS WHO'VE CLAIMED TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CRAMPS HAVE A HELLUVA TIME MAKING IT KNOWN , BUT , THEY'RE SINCERE....

Hotrod Hucksters - All male Rockabilly sausage party. Not wimpy , like most of 'em . PRETTY MUCH TO THE POINT.

Al Simon/Devil Dogs - Old school Neo - Rockabilly (I know that does'nt make sense.) . Al was the singer for The Rebel Rousers , one of Chicago's first 80'S Rockabilly bands , and , later , a stint with The Greaseballs , fucking legends.   Mainly does covers , but , has good taste , and puts on a good show.

The Amazing Heebie Jeebies - Revolving door cast , including ex - Riptones , Greaseballs , Spies Who Surf , etc.  Country , Rockabilly , Garage , other stuff. Covers and originals.

i CAN'T THINK OF ANY NEW GARAGE bands to recommend , but , if I do , I'll get back with you. I've been here since 1987, and I can count all the Garage bands , locally , that I've seen , on both hands , and that would be very generous on my part.

 

The Dials - Maybe they've already played one of your shows. Femme - fronted Rockabilly / Gargae oriented stew.    MOST BANDS WHO'VE CLAIMED TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CRAMPS HAVE A HELLUVA TIME MAKING IT KNOWN , BUT , THEY'RE SINCERE....

Hotrod Hucksters - All male Rockabilly sausage party. Not wimpy , like most of 'em . PRETTY MUCH TO THE POINT.

Al Simon/Devil Dogs - Old school Neo - Rockabilly (I know that does'nt make sense.) . Al was the singer for The Rebel Rousers , one of Chicago's first 80'S Rockabilly bands , and , later , a stint with The Greaseballs , fucking legends.   Mainly does covers , but , has good taste , and puts on a good show.

The Amazing Heebie Jeebies - Revolving door cast , including ex - Riptones , Greaseballs , Spies Who Surf , etc.  Country , Rockabilly , Garage , other stuff. Covers and originals.

i CAN'T THINK OF ANY NEW GARAGE bands to recommend , but , if I do , I'll get back with you. I've been here since 1987, and I can count all the Garage bands , locally , that I've seen , on both hands , and that would be very generous on my part.

I've got a whole night that I can fill with a show that i'm doing called King Wolf Sound System check it out here:

www.kingwolfsoundsystem.com

Those Kickstarts

you can hear/ see us here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/kickstarts
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Those-Kickstarts
http://www.myspace.com/574241000
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJljfu9p-Hs&feature=mh_lolz&list=HL1310955090

Thanks, I liked what I heard.

Angry Hornets

Hello,

   Looking to see if any Garage bands still exist in the Chicago area. Wanna get some from the area or even some from out of town for the venue I've been helping to book shows at. Pretty cool joint 30 min south of Chicago. We do a Rock-a-billy night, but mix it up with some psychobilly, Surf, Punk, etc. There is a pretty good mixed crowd of regulars. Can't promise a bunch of dough, but I can get you some beers, a few bucks & a good time.

Heading your way! The 2 pc. ROCK&ROLL sounds of... 
MR. HIPSTER! (Bloomington, Indiana) promoting their upcoming sophomore release, "SOMETIMES HEROS FALL IN LOVE."

Catch Them Performing in the Following Cites and Clubs!!!

Friday, Aug. 17th 
RYAN'S IRISH PUB -- 9pm FREE SHOW!
Michigan City, Indiana

Saturday, Aug. 18th
TBA
Chicago, Illinois

Sunday, Aug. 19th
THE WISCO -- 6pm $5 21+
Madison, Wisconsin

Wednesday, Aug. 22nd
CHERRY GHOST COFFEE HOUSE -- 8pm FREE SHOW!
Washington, Indiana

HAS THE GIG ALREADY PASSED? THEY WERE IN EVANSTON , ILL. ON JULY 12th. Didn't know they went to Austin the next night.

If Trolley (Power Pop) is still around , you might look them up . I think Paul Wall from Trolley has a new band..... I don't know who or what's happening in Wisconsin , these days. Sorry.

Great ad from Antone's , tho'. Saw Doug Sahm for the first time at Antone's.

Their old stuff sounded great, as did the seeds cover... The "new stuff?"... uuum.. not so much. 

Any one near the L.A area want to swoop me and some buddies, beers on us.

Anyone going?

The Return of Son of Psycho á Go-Go is getting together a rag tag cadre of professional garage maniacs. We need: drummer, bass player, guitarist. Get back to zacharythax. We have the name. We have the audience. All we need is the band.