Artist description Strain Busy Sky is a Chicago-based Rock band currently seeking a recording contract.

Music Style Top 40 Radio

Musical Influences Santana, AC/DC, Van Morrison, Led Zeppelin

Similar Artists Matchbox 20

Artist History Strain Busy Sky was the national winner of the 2000 Lucky Strike "Band-to-Band Combat" competition, and won the 1998 Midwest regional contest for this same competition. They are the only band to win this contest twice. They consistently play to full houses locally in the Chicago area, and hold the record for the largest local band draw at the Chicago House of Blues. The band had a opening slot on the 1998 H.O.R.D.E. festival, and appeared on the "Kool H.O.R.D.E Combat" compilation CD. The band is currently putting the final touches on its second CD, entitled "Racing the Sun."

Group Members Phil Trocchio, Fred Ephrem, Rich Stober, Russ Mehle, Jim Rubyno, Sean Kelly, and Pat Panknin

Instruments Lead Vocals, Lead and Rythm Guitar, Bass, Drums, Percussion and Keyboards

Albums 'Strain Busy Sky', Racing the Sun'

Press Reviews None

Additional Info none

Location Skokie, IL - USA

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