Beat Kitchen (Chicago, IL) - 3.16.2012

We had grand ol' time at the Beat Kitchen a few weeks back. So glad to share it with all you freaks who stayed up late with us the night before St. Patricks day.

Thank you Mike H. and Lisa C. for sending in these photos.

Also big thank you's to Katz Company, Volcanoes Make Islands and Inspector Owl for joining us!

Tonic Room (Chicago, IL) 9.16.2011, Plus Good Times in Champaigne and Decatur

Wow the days have just gotten by me here. Getting ready for our fall tour (kicks off this Friday!) has taken away from my all my precious blogging time. I sat down today and realized that it's been nearly a month since I posted pics from any of our shows. eeeyikes.

So here's the short and sweet of it.

Memphis on Main (Champaigne, IL) 9.10.2011
On Saturday September 10, we rolled into Champaigne for a show at Memphis on Main with Neoga Blacksmith and Devout Sinners. Both sets were really fantastic. It felt like a dark stormy night on a backwoods porch somewhere in Mississippi. Lots of talk of devils and moonshine, and amazing harmonies from Devout Sinners.

The fuel tank bass above was pretty awesome...I'm not sure if that's what it was, but it had one string and you had to wear construction gloves to play it... nice.

We toasted the night with beers in jars.


Tonic Room (Chicago, IL) 9.16.2011
Six nights later we were sobered up for our Tonic Room show in Chicago.  This was our first time at the Tonic Room and I have to say it might be one of my new favorite places to play here at home.  There was a "who gives a fuck attitude" to the night.  You were all clearly cramped and hot, and I'm sure all the dancing only made it worse.  You absolutely made it the kind of night we wait for.

Oakwood Block Party/LSB After Party (Decatur, IL) 9.24.2011
The following weekend we strolled into Decatur with guest bassist Patrick Byrd (back of head pictured below) for the Oakwood Block Party.  It was grand ol' time and always fun to catch up with our friends in Decatur.  We played an after part that night at Lock Stock and Barrel with Ashley Riley (big ups to Doosh Mcgoosh).  The good times rolled on through the night and we even made some new friends, one of which was an investigative reporter for the local news (I'm expecting a 10 PM news shout out, Paulina).

So that brings us to today...a little over 24 hours before we embark on our fall tour. Getting the bags packed and the fantasy football roster preset as we speak.  Check out all the dates HERE!  See you in Bloomington!

So Maybe We Will Play Chicago One More Time This Summer...

You couldn't keep us away. We tried to just focus on writing, and doing the occasional road trip this summer, but alas you Chicago folk proved far too irresistible.

We're jumping on a bill last minute to perform with Greek Fire and our good friends Model Stranger next Friday, August 20 at the Cubby Bear Wrigleyville (1059 W Addison Street).

Bring your dancing shoes bitches!

09:30 - 10:10 Verona Red (http://www.myspace.com/veronared)
10:30 - 11:30 Greek Fire (http://www.myspace.com/greekfiremusic)
11:50 - 01:10 Model Stranger (http://www.myspace.com/modelstranger)

It's a $5 cover, but if you know you're going, email us before the show and we might be able to hook you up! (veronared@gmail.com)

Check out the Facebook event here!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139351606100131#!/event.php?eid=139351606100131&ref=ts

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.  

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. 

Martyrs' (Chicago, IL) - 1/2/2009

Martyrs' was fun. We ran a big contest around our new t-shirts. The winner of the contest won a night out on the town with Verona Red...check out pics on that above...

We played a rockin set, met some cool people, and flashed gang sings when appropriate.

This was actually the first time I had the pleasure to meet a young Mike Healy (the non-retarded looking one on the left).

He complimented us on our music...so we suckered him into coming on the road with us and working our merch booth.

Like I said the show was good...but it really doesn't compare to the after party... truth be told most shows don't at least thats what I've been told.

Back at the after party Mike became increasingly irritable and began screaming into two bottles of Jack and Patron.

After that it was the hot sauce...

Meanwhile shit was getting heated...it was me or him...

Then we thought maybe we ought to just take it down a notch...then again... fuck my fingers!

The urge to remove appendages eventually wore off...and after a few more drinks I passed out in the pantry looking for my Pulitzer