Loomis, with its bare-bones three-man lineup, comes on with the energy and immediacy of one of today's emo-charged punk-pop outfits. But the heart of their music is in something more mature; a little more subtle and smart, and much more musically proficient.
Talented singer-guitarist Tom Valenzano merges his slick licks with Beatlesque melodies and memorable tunes that have earned comparison to acts as diverse as the Beatles and Elvis Costello on one hand and Jimmy Eat World on the other. Melissa Kempfer's silky smooth bass lines and Alex Karan's seasoned drum work fit like hand in glove and provide a solid groove for the band's sound.
Together, they have unified their years of experience, skill, and dedication to their craft, and have given birth to Chicagos newest and perhaps most alluring musical offspring. They are up front and relentless, dramatically intense and emotionally seething, with a voice that stands up and demands attention. As disciplined as only the son of three established musical talents can be, Loomis is the impossible to ignore child, born of the influences of experimental, progressive rock and matured within the Chicago rock scene. Now, with a conviction, passion and intensity that rock music hasnt heard in decades, Loomis is speaking up.
Loomis' first full length release is entitled "Heavy Balloons Are Laughing At Us." It is a 13-song LP produced by Mike Hagler (Wilco, Neko Case, Mark Eitzel) and was released independently in June 2003.
THIS NIGHT COULD ONLY BE MORE PERFECT, IF LOOMIS WERE TO PLAY ALSO!!!!!! ============================
You have a chance to have a GREAT FRIDAY EVENING! THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 8th, TWO FANTASTIC BANDS will be performing on the same night, just minutes from each other!! (TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!)
THE SAFES will start out your night at The Hideout at 9pm, then head over to The Elbo room (only 2 miles away!) to see SERILIAN at 10:25pm!
First -- The Safes will be playing at The HIDEOUT 1354 W Wabansia Ave Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 227-4433 The SAFES open - starting at 9pm..
THEN You can jet over to The ELBO ROOM where **** SERILIAN *** will be playing at: 10:25pm
2871 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, Illinois 60657 773-549-5549
(PLUS - Serilian is giving away their latest album - ELEGY (which is fantastic, I must add..) if you tell them you're there to see SERILIAN!
It's only 2 miles away!! Here's the directions: (See how much I think you should go? I pulled up directions for you!)
Driving directions to 2871 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657 2.0mi – about 7 mins
Starting at (The HIDEOUT) 1354 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
1. Head southwest on W Wabansia Ave toward N Ada St = 0.1 mi
2. Turn right at N Elston Ave = 0.3 mi
3. Turn right at W Cortland St = 0.4 mi
4. Turn left at N Racine Ave = 1.1 mi
5. Slight left at N Lincoln Ave =0.1 mi
2871 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60657 (Ending at The ELBO ROOM)
I hope you can make it, it's going to be a great evening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom, I'm afraid I won't be able to make it to your RPB show this Friday. I do apologize, but don't you fret. There'll be plenty of other people there. Seeing you always puts a smile on someone's face.
LOL. Have you seen this show at Schubas on Dec. 22nd? I cannot believe she let us get tickets for it. She must have been drunk or something. I hear Tommy (ex-Loomis) is guest guitarist for All Mods Conned. Wow! Clash tunes, Jam tunes, Jake Burns, and Tom on guitar? You're having a laugh!
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.
Last chance for FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $15 or more at My shop, just enter in the coupon code : FREESHIPPING07, the offer ends at Midnight! TONIGHT!!! Thanks, Hope To Get My Live Loomis Fix Soon!
tommy v is so dreamy. how can i get wit him? i think i know where he lives. i hope i'm not too old for him. just so happens he lives realllllly close to me. i may have a chance. oh just maybe.
Chicago Calling III - Another Very Special Clash Christmas featuring...
London Calling (The Clash Tribute)
with All Mods Conned (The Jam Tribute)
plus special guests
Scott Lucas, Dave Specter and members of Skapone, The Cells, Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, The Siderunners, The Safes, The Its, The Penthouse Sweets, Project Mayhem, The Drastics, Mega Super Ultra, Loomis and The Chuckleheads.
Thank you for your contribution to chicagoCO-LAB, RMHC @ Children's Memorial Hospital, the halls of RoCk, the 2-step, the mash-potato, the twist, etc..
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26th DARKROOM 2210 W. Chicago Ave Chicago IL 60622 *** CARRION ROGUE LOOMIS SCOTTISH MCMILLAN KICKPLATE DAEMON FAMILIAR *** doors open at 6pm MUSIC BEGINS PROMPTLY @ 7pm $7 cover to support the bands, chicagoCO-LAB and a portion of the proceeds will benefit a special charity to be named... PLUS, THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE AT THE SHOW RECEIVE A $10 COUPON FOR A MASSAGE @ CSMT/CORTIVA
