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Bottom Lounge

1375 W. Lake St., 60607, Chicago, IL, US

www.bottomlounge.com/

Capacity: 300

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Doors open: 19:00

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Ballyhoo! biography

American alternative rock/ reggae fusion band, Ballyhoo! Is from Aberdeen, Maryland and consists of Howi and Donal Spangler, Scott Vandry and Nick Lucera.

Ballyhoo! was first formed in 1995 by guitarist and vocalist Howi Spangler, drummer Donal Spangler, and bassist Josh Farley. Despite having been together since the mid 90s, the band didn’t release any material until 2000 with their EP, “365- Day Weekend” followed by “The Green” EP in 2004. Additionally they had added keyboardist Scott Vandry and had J.R Gregory replace as bassist. Their first full-length album was released in 2006, and just like the previous two albums had been self- released.

The band went on to sign a deal with LAW Records and released “Daydream” in September 2011. “Last Night,” a single from “Daydream” got airplay through various alternative radio stations such as WHFS Baltimore, WRFF Philadelphia, KUKQ Phoenix, Star 101.9 Honolulu, and SiriusXM/Faction, as well as various specialty shows around the country. 2011 also saw Ballyhoo! touring and making appearance at a number of festivals such as the 311 Pow Wow Festival. They also took part of the Vans Warped Tour in 2012 as well as The Bamboozle (also in 2012).

Ballyhoo then started their own label called Right Coast Records and released their fifth album, “Pineapple Grenade” in 2013. Their music has appeared in numerous surf/skate videos and compilation albums including “Forever Free: A Tribute to Sublime.” In 2014 Ballyhoo! released “The Cool Down: Vol 1.”

Live reviews

Great band, tight live show, pretty damn dynamic for a 3-piece. All three players are really active up there (musically speaking, nobody's doin backflips on stage) and clearly have a love for playing. You can tell they're road warriors. Go see 'em and buy 'em a beer. This is drinking reggae rock.

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robgoose

Ballyhoo! (Yes, that is their name. I know…) are a punk-pop-rock- reggae-is there any genre they don’t do? band from Maryland, USA that have been rocking the music market for decades now, with five albums smugly secured under their belt. Despite the name, this band is all serious talent: their music is smooth, groovy and perfect to rock out to. Every single song is catchy beyond compare. Personal favourites of mine include their hit ‘Walk away’ and insanely groovy and reggae-esque ‘Cali girl’ which are both quintessential summer tunes. Indeed, this band are perfect easy-listening for those sweet summer days chilling on the beach or having a barbeque. They possess an easy chill and unique rock-reggae vibe that you would be incredibly hard-pressed to find anywhere else. The current members that make up this uniquely addictive band are Howi Spangler, whose lead vocals produce incredibly easy listening, Donald Spangler on the drums, Scott Vandrey on the keyboards and new addition Nick Lucera on bass. Despite failing to hit mainstream success, this happy-go-lucky American dream team continue to rake in success from their dedicated fans and are gaining recognition by the year, though far less than they truly deserve. A definite must see.

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