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Vamplifier

About Me

They've played everywhere from the Beat Kitchen to Bottom Lounge to the Double Door. In the summer of 2004 Vamplifier signed with Fabsound Records and recorded their first full-length release: Long Silent Longing, which received regular airplay on both 93.1 WXRT and 94.7 The Zone. Keys and backing vocals were added in early 2006, creating a richer, more melodic, groove-driven sound as they look ahead to their second album.

We're good. You'll like us.

We released our debut album in 2005.
It's called Long Silent Longing.
In 2008 we self-released an EP called Knife Techniques.
Buy BOTH for $10. Just send us an e-mail.

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Drop a line to [email protected].

KEXP Equalizer, July 3rd, Darkroom Bar ..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 05/10/2004
Band Website: www.myspace.com/vamplifier
Band Members: Scott Shehan: guitar/ vocals
Jane Hanna: keyboard/ vocals
Chris Negrete: drums/ vocals

Influences: Iggy Pop, Velvet Underground, Buzzcocks, T Rex, Flaming Lips, David Bowie, Prince, Sam & Dave, The Clash, Tom Waits, Guided By Voices, The Replacements, The Who, The Damned, The New York Dolls, Television, Wire, The Dirtbombs, Roxy Music, Booker T & the MGs.
Sounds Like: Vamplifier is a bluesy black comedy; organic and restless, ignorant of trends and endlessly inspired. Influenced heavily by early punk, classic underground rock, and Stax soul, they show a deep affection for pop tradition even as they dismantle the formula and the logic. Their songs are to the point; filled with dirty loose guitar hooks and big tight beats, often compared to the New York street sound of the early 70s. The tunes are accessible even if they’re hard to categorize. It’s only rock and roll, and you’ll like it.
Record Label: None
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Tonight at Quenchers!

Doors at 9pm. $5. With Ol'Boy.C'mon down! You're invited.
Posted by on Wed, 05 May 2010 07:34:00 GMT

Vamplifier performs this Thursday, Oct. 1st at Betty's Blue Star Lounge

Betty's Blue Star Lounge is located at:1600 W Grand Ave, Chicago, ILdoor 9pmhttp://bettysbluestarlounge.com/
Posted by on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:46:00 GMT

Vamplifier on Radio One Chicago, WLUW 88.7, Thursday 9pm

The wonderful Jeremy McLean & DJ Hex will broadcast our live performance and interview on Thursday 6/25 at 9pm on 88.7 WLUW.  Tune in and be enlightened to our super hip sound.You can listen to it on ...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:24:00 GMT

Tonight at Quenchers!

Come on down to Quenchers for rock and roll memories TONIGHT!Doors at 9:30pm. $5 suggested donation.Vamplifier plays first, followed by Airlines-X.It's Friday! Celebrate!
Posted by on Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:02:00 GMT

Empty Bottle Sunday March 22nd

Come see us play. We take the stage 'round midnight....$3 cover, cheap beer aplenty.
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:41:00 GMT

Stuff and Things

First off, check out a video of us on the internets from our July 3rd appearance on KEXP's Equalizer showcase at the Darkroom: ..Thanks Arunas, Mike, Jackie, Ali...and everyone else who help...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:50:00 GMT

New ways to stay in touch

Be friends with us all over the innernets!
Posted by on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:48:00 GMT

We fucking love Kris Poulin.

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Posted by on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:49:00 GMT

BASS PLAYER FOUND!

We found a bass player. His name is John Llewellyn and he rocks and stuff.
Posted by on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:08:00 GMT

Live! Merch! Girls! (well, just one girl)

A Vamplifier blog? Yes.Hey, big thanks to our new pal Rich Experience (www.richexperience.net).We met this cat at Tonik a couple of weeks ago and he made a live recording of our set! We debuted some n...
Posted by on Tue, 01 May 2007 07:52:00 GMT