Artist description Protocol was founded in the Fall of 1998 and their stage debut was at a club called Off the Alley in Homewood, IL in the Spring of 1999. They released a 4-song EP in December 2000 and their song "You Wonder Why" on the Coalition to Rock Chicago Radio compilation disc "Windy City Whiplash" in 2001. After playing clubs in the Chicago area and colleges in Illinois and Iowa, Protocol released their debut full-length album "Not Tomorrow But the Next Day," produced by Andy Gerber and released on their own Superficial Records, in the Summer of 2002. Due to the stress of the long time that it took to make and release such a low-budget record (over a year and a half for a record that was recorded and mixed in only 6 days), the group disbanded shortly thereafter, and are currently working on other projects.

Music Style rock/pop

Musical Influences U2, Cheap Trick, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Goo Goo Dolls, Live, The Nixons, Dovetail Joint

Group Members Mike Gerardi (vocals and guitar) | Brian Bartasius (drums) | Mike Flynn (guitar) | Dan Dundas (bass) | Former members include Mike Costello (bass), Mark Kashirksy (guitar), and Andy Sobota (bass).

Albums Not Tomorrow But the Next Day

Press Reviews "Near perfect 70's pop-rock. I chose 'Sympathy Song' [for Home Pride Chicago MP3.com radio] because its mellow groove accented by fluid electric guitar lines really takes back. But don't be fooled. These guys also have a hard rockin' edge. Be sure to check out ALL the tracks on their MP3.com page!" David Joost - Home Pride Productions

Location Orland Park, IL - USA

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