Audio Anarchy
Wood Dale, Illinois, United States
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Daily Herald Story
Aug 17, 2010 |
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Chicago Daily Herald
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Wood Dale Prairie Fest has the beat
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Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)-August 15, 2010
Author: Matt Arado marado@dailyherald.com
The members of Audio Anarchy looked excited, but not nervous, before taking the stage Saturday at Wood Dale’s Prairie Fest.
"We’ve never played something this big, so it should be fun," said 15_year_old Jack Hayden, who sings and plays guitar. "We’re looking forward to it."
The alternative rock band was the first group to play at Prairie Fest on Saturday, which was the third day for Wood Dale’s annual summer celebration that continues through today. The band’s young members — they range in age from 11 to 15 — hail from Elmhurst, Wood Dale and Elk Grove Village.
"We’ve been together for three years, and we like doing it," said 11_year_old Jeremy Whitmore, who also sings and plays guitar.
"We hope to keep playing together for awhile."
Live music is a big draw at this year’s fest; 1970s rockers Foghat were scheduled to play Saturday night, and popular Beatles tribute band American English is scheduled to play today.
"I’ll definitely be back later for Foghat," resident Jim Petersen said. "I enjoy coming here and listening to music."
Those who aren’t quite as interested in the music end of things have plenty of other activities to choose from at Prairie Fest. The ninth annual event also features a carnival, hay rides and food from
13 vendors.
The festival, which is in Town Square at Commercial Street and Wood Dale Road, is bigger this year than in the recent past, thanks to an increased number of sponsorships, city officials say.
Prairie Fest will be open from noon to 8 p.m. today. American English is scheduled to play at 5:30 p.m. For a complete schedule of the day’s activities, visit wooddale.com. - Daily Herald Story Aug 17, 2010 |
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This is Audio Anarchy
Audio Anarchy is a mix of eclectic musical styles to form a fresh Alt/Rock, yet hard driving sound, music with socially relevant lyrics.
Jack guitar and vocals, Tony drums, Bennett guitar and Jeremy guitar, vocals Danny bass met in 2007 at Rock and Roll University in Lombard, Illinois. The school groups young musicians together to help develop their skills as a Band.
Sharing the same interest in extreme music and extreme sports, they formed the band Audio Anarchy. After two years of playing venues throughout the Chicago and suburban area, they are in the studio working on their first album.
Tony, Drums: 15
Likes paintball and extreme sports. Brown belt in Kenpo Karate and state champion hockey forward. Green Day, Disturbed and Anti-Flag on his iPod.
Jack Guitar and Vocals: 15
Sings lead in many community musicals. Jack is the comedian of the band. His songs are reflective of everyday emotions and events. Deeply influenced by the Beatles, Jack's lyrics resonate with a John Lennon like simplicity and soul.
Jeremy Guitar and Vocals: 12
Speed! Motocross, guitar leads, Jeremy likes it fast. Jeremy is an accomplished songwriter. A mix of classic rock and punk, you feel his songs in your gut. If it rocks, it's on his iPod. Metallica, Motorhead, Guns and Roses
Daniel Bass: 15
Karate, gymnastics, school band. Daniel can play lightening fast pick or thump. Funk and rock, We came as Romans, Stanley Clark, on his iPod.
Bennett Guitar, Vocals: 12
Jazz and blues. Bennett is quiet until he picks up his slide. Accomplished guitarist, he plays all styles from classic Jazz to Stevie Ray. Radio Head, the White Stripes, and Foo Fighters on his iPod.
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