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Concert Wed May 28 2008
Take One for the Team
Recently signed to Militia Group, Minnesota's indie-pop masters, One for the Team, arrive here in Chicago tomorrow night (5/29). This spring tour, that they find themselves on, is intended to build a little hype around their Militia debut Build It Up (out August 19th). Their first album, Good Boys Don’t Make Noise, was released by lead singer Ian Anderson’s record label Afternoon Records back in 2006. You see Mr. Anderson is more than just a pretty face on stage, he is also more then just the owner of a label, Ian also runs his own pr company (Vitriol Promotions). In addition, he is a blogger over at MFR, and he is a soon to be published writer.
Enough about Ian, One for the Team is a band right? With Grace Fiddler (Battle Royale) on vocals and synth, John Krueger on Bass, Elliot Manthey on Drums, and Bill Caperton on Guitar, this is a band and a great one at that. Musically, they create a unique form of pop that is always shifting and extremely danceable. The first single from the new album is entitled, “Best Supporting Actor”, and immediately brings forth a feeling of fun and pure joy.
One for the Team will be appearing at Beat Kitchen with The Days on Thursday Night (5/29) @ 9:00pm (doors). The show is $8 and is 17 and over.