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The Skeeballs bring a high-octane energy. Reminscent of a rockabilly Clash or tweaked Rev. Horton Heat, get ready for some jagged noise. Here's what Bob Macaffee of Isound has to say about them. "Sounds Like "Rock'N'Roll from the bottom of the whiskey bottle. Hidden away Northern Illinois band the Skeeballs come to you straight from their practice space a converted ground floor bar below a plush lounge. A bit of irony soaked style not lost on the lyrics of many of the groups songs (whiskey appearing in numerous titles). This stuff is basic Rock'N'Roll though not necessarily an authentic retro sound those bits are still in the mix along w/ some punked up speed."
- Avant/Chicago
Published November 16, 2010
The Skeeballs: A Diamond in the Rough
By E.M.Kaplan
Hailing out of Arden, IL (wherever that is) comes some real rock and roll in the form of The Skeeballs. This scrappy punk outfit provides the goods combining a slaphappy punch with frantic rhythms and strong lyrics on tunes like “Overbored”, “About Last Night” and “Did My Time”. I came across this band by chance when browsing through the punk category on IMRadio. After shuffling through some forgettable tunes I stumbled on The Skeeballs and their tune “About Last Night” which prompted to further explore this group. With bated breath I waited to be disappointed and yet with each tune I listened to I realized something: this band rocks.
The Skeeballs don’t reinvent the wheel and they don’t intend to. They offer punk rock the way I like it: Loose yet not sloppy with tunes that invade your consciousness and make a home in your brain. There is a virtual smorgasbord of acts on IMRadio. This site is great for any up and coming group seeking exposure. As with everything else in life that offers a bit of everything, there is the good, the bad and the ugly. The Skeeballs renewed my interest in seeking out lesser-known bands and I thank them for it. Go to their IMRadio page at http://www.imradio.com/theskeeballs. - imRadio
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http://theskeeballs.webs.com/music.htm
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Sounds Like “Rock’N’Roll from the bottom of the whiskey bottle.”
Band Members Roc: Vox/guitar, Tack: Guitar/Vox, Stew: Bass/Vox, Gabe: Drums.
Formed @ the turn of the 21st century from the ashes of Captain Jimmy Coat and the Fab Five. Play MidWest Stateline Rock'N'Roll.
Influenced by the punk rock styles the likes of Alkaline Trio & Rocket from the Crypt and Social Distortion, as well as eclectic song writers such as Tom Waits. The band in person give off a vibe more that of Rocket with a look & attitude more greaser punk than many of their songs would imbue.
isound:
Hidden away Northern Illinois Rock’N’Roll band the Skeeballs come to you straight from their practice space a converted ground floor bar below a plush lounge. A bit of irony soaked style not lost on the lyrics of many of the groups songs (wiskey appearing in numerous titles). This stuff is basic Rock’N’Roll though not necessarily an authentic retro sound those bits are still in the mix along w/ some punked up speed.
-Bob MacAphee
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