Mike's best Mr. Snuffleupagus impression. Look out big bird!
5.18.2010
Last Week We Rocked Chicago Back-to-Back
As I'm sure you're aware from our promotions, we played in Chicago last Thursday and Friday. Thursday we were at Loose Leaf Lounge on Broadway for one of the first acoustic Verona Red sets we've done in a LONG time. We had a great time, so we'll be doing another one for sure. Thanks to all who came out and relaxing with us! If you couldn't make it, or if you did join us but had such a magical time you want to re-live it, here are a few videos from the set.
On Friday we were back to our much louder, much crazier rock and roll. It was awesome to share the stage with such great musicians, and to see all your smiley faces. We don't have any videos for you from that night, but we do have a few pics and a great review from Consequence of Sound.
On Friday we were back to our much louder, much crazier rock and roll. It was awesome to share the stage with such great musicians, and to see all your smiley faces. We don't have any videos for you from that night, but we do have a few pics and a great review from Consequence of Sound.
Thanks AGAIN to all for coming out. We're releasing new music at our next Chicago show, so prepare yourself. Good times will be had.
5.17.2010
Another Cool Review from Consequence of Sound
One blog on my regular rotation is Consequence of Sound. Unbeknown to us, a reviewer from that very blog was at our Subterranean show on Friday to see Hurricane Bells. You can read the concert's full review at http://consequenceofsound.net/2010/05/16/hurricane-bells-bring-a-sonic-storm-to-chicago-514/, but the super-duper paragraph dedicated to Verona Red is below. We've been really proud of our last few performances in Chicago, it's awesome when a really cool blog like this agrees we brought the good times (again)!
"Opener Verona Red warmed up the crowd with a surprisingly accessible brand of Chicago rock. You don’t expect a totally familiar vibe from a band you’ve never heard before, but there it was. With warm guitar, a well-pounded tambourine, and bongo drums laid over the full percussion, Verona Red played a set that I felt a high-school-music affection for. Lead singer Chris Balzer danced in a way that made his music seem as if it came up from the shoes of his soul. Anyone who hasn’t seen this local Chicago band is missing out; hopefully they’ll be hitting the festival circuit this summer."
Thanks again to ALL who came out!
5.14.2010
Tonight's Show Outlawed in the State of Illinois?
Apparently...
According to Law Crime News Illinois, tonight's show at Subterranean is a top story in today's crime report???
Guess I always knew the day would eventually come when someone realized we were so good it's criminal, it's just that it's so surreal when it finally happens.
Really though this isn't a joke (see screen shot below). We're the #2 top running crime story for the entire state! You can find us just behind "Aurora man who fled attempted murder trial nabbed in Dekalb" and just ahead of "Elderly woman found beaten to death in Highland Park Home"
This is for everyone who thought we'd never amount to anything.
According to Law Crime News Illinois, tonight's show at Subterranean is a top story in today's crime report???
Guess I always knew the day would eventually come when someone realized we were so good it's criminal, it's just that it's so surreal when it finally happens.
Really though this isn't a joke (see screen shot below). We're the #2 top running crime story for the entire state! You can find us just behind "Aurora man who fled attempted murder trial nabbed in Dekalb" and just ahead of "Elderly woman found beaten to death in Highland Park Home"
This is for everyone who thought we'd never amount to anything.
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