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Pool of Frogs

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Jen Fischer of Chicago Innerview Magazine reports:
"[Pool of Frogs] creates cynically sweet music with some seriously sharp teeth...Though always remarkable, Pool of Frogs' infectious music shines brightest live."
Prash Sabharwal of Underground Wires Blog asserts:
"There are only a handful of bands that you can see multiple times in a month and still rock out like it's the first time they popped your rock-cherry; Pool of Frogs is definitely one of them."
Tom Irwin of the Illinois Times says:
"The album is a refreshing dose of realism...The songs were recorded live, and they sound like it, thank goodness. The lyrics — written and sung by chief songwriter Fess — are by turn biting, humorous, satirical, silly, and downright in-your-face honest. He possesses a sincere growl that borders on obsessive but manages to hover at edgy, which quite nicely describes the music as well."
Mike Turner of the Kexp Blog admits:
"This band sweats a rock’n'roll party from every pour! If there was ever a band that lived and died on the energy generated from an audience its Pool of Frogs. Singer/guitarist Chad Fess gives every last drop to the crowd with his performance to the point where you’re almost a little worried if he’s gonna make it. As a spectator it puts one in that unique position of focusing intently on the show and at the same time listening carefully so that you can make sure to hear the exact moment when his lung collapses… and maybe be able to quickly move out of the way should it come flying out of his mouth and smack you in the face. Well thankfully that didn’t happen on Thursday. The guys put on a great show in their typically dizzying nursery rhyme meets Celtic-bar-room-punk-rock fashion..."
Flak Catcher Magazine says:
"With this band the show and the afterparty all take place on stage..."
Superstarcastic.com reviews:
"…a mixture of Tenacious D and They Might Be Giants in terms of combining off-the-beaten path music with varying vocal demeanors."
Flabby Hoffman offers:
"This is god-damned Pool of Frogs bitch...here to steal your fucking dingos, light your children's pjs on fire and rape your cattle."

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Member Since: 13/07/2006
Band Website: www.pooloffrogs.com
Band Members: Brent Engel, Blake Sloane, Chad Fess, Will Duncan

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Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Fall Tour Part 3 : New Paltz, NY

Its been nearly six months since Pool of Frogs epic Fall Tour 2008, and we really miss the road. And what better way to remember the turbulent times than with modern mans' scrapbook: the photo-blog. A...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:10:00 GMT

New Pool of Frogs Video, Show, & Free Stuff!!

Pool of Frogs Beer Cozy Advertisement This beer cozy can easily be obtained for free!Simply purchase advance tickets for the upcoming Pool of Frogs show at Bottom Lounge in Chicago Saturday ...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:45:00 GMT

Fall Tour Part 2: Akron. Ohio

Finally we left Chicago early on Tuesday September 17th. We packed the trailer for the first of five thousand times. The cast of characters....Chad Fess.............singer/ scientistBrent Engel.........
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:18:00 GMT

Fall Tour Part 1: The Chicago Send Off at Darkroom

On the night of our Tour Send Off Show at Darkroom, in Chicago, somewhere between load in and soundcheck. Blake found a mysterious letter on his keyboard. The first part of the letter looke...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:34:00 GMT

Fall Tour Miniseries: Acoustic Renditions in Unusual Places

Amidst the commotion and calamity that was Pool of Frogs Fall Tour 2008 the band found time to craft a haphazard miniseries of live acoustic performances. The goal was to grab some unique moments from...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:56:00 GMT

Tired of Sweet POF Photos?...........Me Neither

For those of you who had better plans, agoraphobia, or simply couldn't fathom spending ten bucks to see Pool of Frogs live at Beat Kitchen this past July 25th: the answer to your problems is here! Sim...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:20:00 GMT

Pool of Frogs and Skybox in Chicago

Pool of Frogs and Skybox, united in their awesomeness, played a show together a few weeks back.  Aside from the Boston/Styxx tour this summer, we challenge you to name a better two band bill.&nbs...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:10:00 GMT

River Punks in Springfield

Chicago based Pool of Frogs loves heading downsate to play for the rowdy river punks in the capital city. First, we love the drive (gas prices be damned)...Next we love the history and politics...Thir...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:06:00 GMT

Winter Tour: Budica

Ah friends. Just when you thought we couldn't possibly milk our recently completed five night winter tour for any more blog content, we have again defied your expectations.  Here's some more phot...
Posted by on Sat, 10 May 2008 08:06:00 GMT

Winter Tour Pt. 5: Asheville, NC

We all woke up a little hazy after our night at the Summit City Lounge, but nonetheless eager to press on to our last stop: Asheville, NC.The further south we drove the warmer it got, and the bigger t...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:56:00 GMT