Chicago’s Strain Busy Sky’s soulful blend of rhythm and blues and
hard rock is an exhilarating ride into sumptuous sonic bliss. This is music that
moves you – body and soul. As national winners of Lucky Strike’s “Band to
Band Combat†program, Strain Busy Sky has proved to be one of the
country’s most talented unsigned artists. They’ve been wowing audiences
with dynamic live shows on both coasts – including stellar showcases at Las
Vegas’ “Eat ‘M†music conference, the Altantis Music Conference (Atlanta,
GA) and sold out performances at the Elbo Room, Park West, House of
Blues, and countless festivals.
Since the release of their critically acclaimed record “Racing The Sun†in 2002, Strain Busy Sky has been taking the world by storm. With countless shows, tour dates (including recently Virgin Records' "Virgin College Mega-Tour") the band has amassed a fanbase that would rival many major label acts. Tell your friends, and race the sun with Strain Busy Sky!
SELECTED NOTES:
* Appeared on the 2005 Virgin College Mega Tour opening for Cake, Gomez and Marty Casey & The Lovehammers.
* Appeared on the 2004 Virgin College Mega Tour opening for Gavin DeGraw, Michelle Branch, Tyler Hilton and Rooney.
* Appeared on Budweiser True Music, Fresh Tracks Alternative Rock, HORDE Combat, and Band-to-Band Combat Compilation CD's.
* Independently sold over 8,000 copies of their second record "Racing The Sun".
* 3 sold out House Of Blues shows.
* Jim Beam Rock Search/Rollingstone.com “Band of the Week†Winner.
* Showcase appearances include Atlantis Music Conference, Eat’M and NEMO, and CMJ in New York.
* Winner of the 2001 Lucky Strike "Band-to-Band Combat - Top Unsigned Band in America" competition.
* Awarded opening slot on the 1998 H.O.R.D.E. festival featuring Blues Traveller, Barenaked Ladies, Ben Harper and Government Mule.
* Featured on Budweiser’s Millennium CD compilation entitled "Live at the Don,†featuring Chicago's best unsigned talent.
* Headlined a variety of charitable events including Y-ME Foundation (breast cancer benefit), AIDS Ride, Children's Literacy Foundation.
