Article Tag: Local Band Beat

Chris Hambrick has released a single, “Rickey Henderson,” dedicated to a former co-worker. The song will be a part of an album Hambrick plans to release this year.

Hambrick recognizes ‘kind soul’ in new song

Written by Nick Braun on March 12, 2025.

Chris Hambrick has released a new single, “Rickey Henderson.” At first thought, this song is probably about the MLB hall of famer, but actually it’s...

Destina will celebrate her new album with a show at Wrigley Field Bar & Grill on Sunday, July 21.

Destina covers all genres on solo album

Written by Nick Braun on July 10, 2024.

Local favorite Dusty Brown is probably best known for her work in the bands Plumdingo and Alt Dizzy in addition to being a part of the Brown family...

As they perform at local venues, Sorry Charlie are also finishing up their debut album.

Classic rock act Sorry Charlie finalizing album

Written by Nick Braun on March 13, 2024.

Sorry Charlie is a rock band that have been popping up more frequently in the local scene. Their repertoire includes classic rock hits from the ’70s,...

Local horror punk band The Lurking Corpses recently announced they will release a new album this year, Lurking After Midnight. It will be their first LP since 2014’s Workin’ for the Devil.

Lurking Corpses back from dead with album

Written by Nick Braun on January 10, 2024.

You know it’s going to be a good year when you get word The Lurking Corpses are releasing a new album. The horror punk outfit recently took to...

Deathtax will play their final show Saturday, Dec. 2, at American Legion 241 in Waynedale.

Deathtax playing farewell show at Legion 241

Written by Nick Braun on November 8, 2023.

Life on any local scene means bands come and, unfortunately, bands also go. The latter is the case for one city band now that Deathtax are officially...

Classic Static Fly album released on streaming services

Written by Nick Braun on July 12, 2023.

Can you believe it’s been 24 years since Static Fly released their debut From the Pitt? The barnburner of an album featured nine tracks that were...

Rick Kinney, second from right, has joined Pete Dio and The Old & Dirty on drums. From left are Mitch Fraizer, Carter Thomas, Kinney, and John Warner; seated is Pete Dio.

Drummer energizes Pete Dio and The Old & Dirty

Written by Nick Braun on June 7, 2023.

You may see a bigger smile on Pete Dio’s face lately since he is now able to give his leg a rest after the announcement that his Old & Dirty band...

Florets will release the first of three EPs on March 11.

Florets marking EP release with show at Rail

Written by Nick Braun on March 8, 2023.

You’ll want to circle Saturday, March 11, on your calendar since that’s when Florets are releasing their much-anticipated EP, Greetings From, with...

Warped Tour tribute band My Dinosaurs Wear Ties will play their first show Feb. 18 at The Brass Rail with Mighty Vices and Private Education.

Warped tribute band to debut at Brass Rail

Written by Nick Braun on February 8, 2023.

a Warped Tour tribute band, My Dinosaurs Wear Ties, is one of the latest additions to our local scene and have a show at The Brass Rail slated for...

Renata Rio & The Proper Meds will play the music of Jefferson Airplane on Feb. 25 during Down the Line 17 at Embassy Theatre.

Renata Rio forms band for Down the Line 17

Written by Nick Braun on January 11, 2023.

Singer Renata Rio, member of the acoustic duo Basketcase and the newly formed disco outfit Hustle54, has assembled a few local musicians for the upcoming...