Adam Galek: drums Andrew Yearick: vox, guitar Nick Chupein: bass, synthesizer, vox Jedediah Olaus: guitar, vox Glenn Behr: guitar, percussion
Influences
The Beatles, Radiohead, Talking Heads, REM, The Doors, The Smiths, Pink Floyd, Wilco, Simon and Garfunkel, Arcade Fire, Bob Dylan, Bjork, The Velvet Underground, The Flaming Lips, The Shins, Elliott Smith, Nick Drake, Neutral Milk Hotel, Spinal Tap, David Bowie, The Pixies, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Depeche Mode, Stone Temple Pilots, Tanna the Cat, Johnny Cash, U2, Led Zeppelin, Peter Gabriel, Marvin Gaye, Buddy Holly, Modest Mouse, Disney Music
Sounds Like
A punch from Patrick Swayze in the film "Road House"
ATHENS is a musical project that blends rock, folk, Latin, soul, blues, your mom, and world music to produce a distinct, wide-ranging sound. Their commitment to creating a unique live experience and maintaining an ever-evolving catalogue of poignant, personal and worldly songs has made them one of Chicago's most exciting up-and-coming bands.
Contact the band for booking or hate mail at athensinchicago@gmail.com
if youre not busy this sunday, head over to the bottom lounge for the pitchfork after party with OFFICE, APTEKA, ULTRA SONIC EDUCATORS & CHATTY CATHY. we play promptly at 9. we hope to see you there! - Kortland Chase
Today is the day. Today is the day you can download our album. It's absolutely free. Click on our website www. sixredcarpets. com to download the folder in which you'll find the 13 tracks, the e- booklet and a short story we've written to introduce it. IT'S FOR YOU. IT'S ABSOLUTELY FREE. TODAY IS THE DAY.
On June 29 a digital version of our first album will be released. It will be absolutely free. You'll have the possibility of downloading it from our official website or - if you prefer - from our MySpace page. More infos as soon as you can imagine...
Guys, I'm so bummed that I missed you on Saturday! It sounds like it was a great one and I spent it sitting in traffic. Maybe I'll stop by the chouse this week to hear what crazy stuff you're working on...
Im glad we came out to see you guys play. Lots of diversity in your style but i like the fact that all your paths lead to rock n' roll - and that is always a welcoming destination. See you next time and I will stop by to check the church pad. So, is your music automatically blessed?
