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Whiskey & a Gun

formerly known as The Conquistadors

About Me

Debut album to release soon...

February 16, 2007 @ The House

WHISKEY & A GUN is a 4-piece rock group based around DeKalb, IL’s very own Northern Illinois University. With VT's influences stemming from rock/blues/metal, GooZe's influences stemming from blues/jazz/reggae, Shamus' influences stemming from jamband/blues/classicrock, and The People's Elbow's influences stemming from ska/alternative/punk, Whiskey & a Gun truly defines their own unique style. Be sure to check'em out in or around the DeKalb area.

January 13th, 2007 @ The Independent Rock Barn

St. Patty's 2007 @ Otto's Underground

May 5th, 2007 @ Otto's Mainroom

June 30th, 2007 @ The Independent Rock Barn

Halloween 2007 @ Flagstone Pub

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/17/2006
Band Members: Matt "VT" Voelker:
Lead Guitar, Vocals

Mike D. "GooZe":
Keyboards, Bass Guitar

Colin "Shamus" Doherty:
Bass/Rhythm Guitar

Chris "The People's Elbow" Chiaramonte: Drums

Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Audioslave, Sound Garden, Rage Against the Machine, 311, Sublime, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, G. Love & Special Sauce, Victor Wooten, Metallica, Pantera, Incubus, Jet, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Mad Caddies, Reel Big Fish, Dispatch, AC/DC, Black Crowes, Joe Satriani, Tom Petty, CCR, Steve Miller Band, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Rush, Boston, Phish, Mike Mangan, Big Organ Trio, Widespread Panic, Kyle Hollingsworth, String Cheese Incident, The Beatles, Ray Charles, Jimmy Smith, Soulive, Moe., Medeski, Martin, & Wood, Umphrey's McGee...
Sounds Like: Rock, Blues, Reggae, Ska, Hard Rock, Jam Band, Funk, 90's Alternative, Metal, Jazz, Classic Rock, Oldies, Hip Hop...we're open to anything...
Record Label: Sound Mind Productions
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

In the studio...

We're currently taking a short break from gigs to finish up our LP.  It should have anywhere between 8-12 songs.  We can't wait to hear the finished product and we hope you will all enj...
Posted by Whiskey & a Gun on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:01:00 PST

Flagstone Setlist 10-27-07

Peter Gunn ThemeThicityChester CopperpotHouse of the Rising SunLong Way Home *Walk AwayScoliveGimme Some Lovin'D/C Jam **Colin's Bluesgrass **The AnthemMy Little WhoreLovesick Blues* reggae/ska mix&nb...
Posted by Whiskey & a Gun on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:48:00 PST

Shows for 2007

01/13 - The Rock Barn w/ Field Trip - Pajamuary (DeKalb, IL)02/16 - The House w/ Field Trip and J. Davis Trio (DeKalb, IL)03/09 - Otto's (DeKalb, IL)03/17 - Otto's (DeKalb, IL)04/20 - Monmouth Co...
Posted by Whiskey & a Gun on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:05:00 PST

New Pics from the 1.13.07 Show!

Check out our new pics from our show at The Rock Barn on 1.13.07. Thanks to Lauren & Leanne for taking all the shots!
Posted by Whiskey & a Gun on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:20:00 PST

www.underscorephotos.com

Just wanted to thank Siobhan from Under Score Photos for takin some promo shots of us @ Otto's...we'll hope to be seein her again soon... ...
Posted by Whiskey & a Gun on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:32:00 PST