Artist description Alternative Soul Pop. Introspective, life songs.

Music Style Soul Pop Rock

Musical Influences Afghan Whigs, The Cure, James, Pulp, U2

Similar Artists Afghan Whigs, James, The Cure

Artist History Vultures are Lovebirds Biography Vultures are Lovebirds now appears to be ready for the proverbial "big time." Formed in 1996, VAL Features a powerful combination of post-new wave soul, heartfelt angst, and introspective lyrics that get your mind (as well as your feet) moving. Think Radiohead and The Cure with a touch of Counting Crows and a dash of motown. Not only a treat for the ears, but visually appealing as well, VAL is renowned for their live shows and loyal fanbase. They have played some of Chicago’s finest venues such as Schubas, Elbo Room, and Beat Kitchen to name a few. As the new millennium begins, modern music is searching for a voice. Vultures are Lovebirds are ready. "Vultures are Lovebirds, intentionally or otherwise, are on the edge of an insurgent eighties alternative pop revival which has been threatening to emerge ever since the 1980’s ended. Their dark guitar and keyboard atmospheres, and their slick basslines recall English alternative bands like (early) James, the Cure and Gene Loves Jezebel. This is blended with the sensibility of 1990’s Mix 101.9-FM alterna-adult pop, mirroring the softer ethos of undark Midwest suburban bands like the Goo Goo Dolls and Toad the Wet Sprocket" - Darryl Cater, Chicagogigs.com "with influences such as Robert Smith of the Cure and beat writer William Burroughs, (Rick) Skowyra's music makes a lot of sense. It's introspective, melodic, catchy and moody." - Centerstage Chicago "jumpy, lush, alternative rock ... a nice package that would fit well on college or mainstream radio" - Jim Esch - Orange Street Press "I'm a huge fan of the music that works its way to an emotional peak... There are only so many bands that can really do that" - Jeremy Heerdt - LOCAL CHAOS - FM89.1 WONC Vultures are Lovebirds are Rick Skowyra – Lead Vocal Dan Williams – Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal Bob Cislo – Bass, Vocal Andy Sacinski – Guitar Eric Matteson – Drums, Percussion For Bookings / Info Day(630)758-2028 Night(312)225-6814 1801 S. Michigan Ave. Unit 508 Chicago, IL 60616 lovevultures@yahoo.com www.vulturesarelovebirds.com

Group Members Rick Skowyra - Voice Dan Williams - Guitar, Keyboard, Voice Andy Sacinski - Guitar Bob Cislo - Bass Eric Matteson - Drums, Percussion

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards

Albums Dark Town Battery - EP

Press Reviews Illinois Entertainer Orange Street Press ChicagoGigs.com Centerstage Chicago

Location Chicago, Illinois - USA

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