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The Sweatbox

Your favorite former basement bar!

About Me

Last winter and summer, the now former headquarters of Big Buildings played host to a number of wild, shambling, and occasionally off the cuff performances from a number of Chicago bands. LIVE AT THE SWEATBOX, recorded and produced by Big Buildings, cuts a wide swath across the scene, and features some of Chicagos best bands at their most sweaty and exuberant!!Bands Featured:Big Buildings, Catfish Haven, Bon Mots, Telenovela, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Returnables, Adam Fitz, Riviera, Camaro Rouge, Snowbeast, Cracklin Moth, Frodis, Hot Dog City, Illinois First!, Milk at Midnight, Shot of Therapy, Stroby Alliance, Titmice, and Zimmerman Twins....................................................... .................GO TO WWW.STARSNOSTARS.COM TO PURCHASE "LIVE AT THE SWEATBOX"!!!!!!!

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Member Since: 1/13/2006
Band Website: starsnostars.com
Band Members: BUY "LIVE AT THE SWEATBOX CD NOW!!Available at WWW.STARSNOSTARS.COM!!!
Influences: Bands who played the Sweatbox:Big Buildings, Catfish Haven, Bon Mots, Telenovela, Ladies and Gentlemen, The Returnables, Adam Fitz, Riviera, Camaro Rouge, Snowbeast, Cracklin Moth, Frodis, Hot Dog City, Illinois First!, Milk at Midnight, Shot of Therapy, Stroby Alliance, Titmice, and Zimmerman Twins.......The Safes, Hirudin, and Fast Product also played here, but we never got recordings! Sorry!
Sounds Like: 2 full kegs, a basement, fender, ampeg, vox, cigarettes, vomit, one hitters
Record Label: Stars/No Stars
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

"Live At the Sweatbox" CD NOW AVAIL AT www.starsnostars.com

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Posted by The Sweatbox on Wed, 19 Apr 2006 02:59:00 PST

The Sweatbox reviewed: 3.25 stars

http://www.consumatron.com/mediatron/2006/01/cd-i-dont-wanna -go-down-to-basement.html Thursday, January 26, 2006 CD: "I Don't Wanna Go Down To The Basement" Live At The Sweatbox Compilation Art...
Posted by The Sweatbox on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 08:16:00 PST

"When Do I Turn Into A Beer?" by James Fritz

So when do I turn into a beer? The Sweatbox. It looks so peaceful from the sidewalk. Just snake down the path to the right. I'm sure you'll hear it. I was told there would be people in the yard....
Posted by The Sweatbox on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 08:13:00 PST

Live at the Sweatbox compilation to be released January 26!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMPILATION CD RELEASE SHOW AT SUBTERRANEAN JANUARY 26 I Dont Wanna Go Down to the Basement: LIVE AT THE SWEATBOX BASEMENT RECORDINGS OF 18 CHICAGO BANDS Chica...
Posted by The Sweatbox on Fri, 13 Jan 2006 03:20:00 PST