Artist description The Differents are a working three piece Rock n Roll/ Heavy Soul band from Chicago. Formed by guitarist/singer/songwriter, Lou Hallwas in 1992, the band have been playing Chicago and surrounding mid-western cities since 1994, when drummer Dan Garrity joined the group. Currently Hallwas and Garrity are the nucleous, with new bass player James Wallace (Dragon Girls), and occasionally keys.

Music Style Rock, Maximum R&B, Heavy Soul

Musical Influences Otis Redding, Booker T and the MG's, pretty much everything from STAX, Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Paul Weller (from the Jam to the Style Council), The Who, THe Small Faces, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, Wilco, Creation, Cheap Trick, Material Issue, Joe Jackson, The Meters, etc....

Similar Artists The Jam, Humble Pie/Small Faces, The Replacements, Hip Hop Beats, Elvis Costello and THe Attractions

Artist History Formed by Lou Hallwas in October of 1992, The Differents orgin began with Mark Pryor (drums) and Craig Halihan (Bass); all were Taft High School links. The band began litterally in the garage, exploring the forgotten possiblities of mixing 60's R&B with 90's pop. Extensive gigging began shortly there after, providing them with the "chops" to cut it in the Chicago club circuit. Sticking to the simplist means of performance; smaller amps, etc, the band made it's mark with a "no-nonsence, staight up Rock, Hit and run, no goofy BS" attitude, that is still intact today. The original formation lasted until mid 1994, recording only an EP ("The Differents"-1993) that is now currently out of print. With the departure of Halihan, the addition of Max Jordan III on bass, changed the bands direction and tone. Eventually Pryor left as well. Completeing the new line up was drummer Dan Garrity. For the next three years, this amazing outfit recorded "VIVA!"(recorded at King Size Sound labs in 1997) and giged extensivly in CHicago. With the departure of Jordan in late 97, Michael O'Malley (The Shakes) took over bass duties and kept the band alive. In March of 1999, the band entered Gravity Studios in Chicago with a new batch of songs. In four days, the group recorded their 2nd LP, "This Years Model", with belief, fire and skill. It is currently in visual production stages with an expected release in late summer. MP3's of some tunes will be available soon. Playing their last show with Michael O'Malley in June at Chicago's METRO, new bassist Wallace joined up.

Group Members Lou Hallwas (Vox and Guitar), Dan Garrity (Drum Kit), and James Wallace (Bass),, playing on the new album: Michael O'Malley (Bass), Frankie O'Malley (Keys and guitar), Ted Ansani (ex-Material Issue bassist and current solo artist), and Chris Lordots (sometime co songwriter).

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, piano, Mellotron, percussion, and hairdryer.

Albums The Differents (1993), King Size Sessions-EP (1995), VIVA! (1997), This Years Model (1999), (Currently in production...an all instrumental LP entitled "2002: a Space MODity"

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Additional Info Lou Hallwas also plays in Chicago POPsters "The Disappointments"

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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