Vertebrats 1979 - 2009

2010-12-20T19:18:00.002-07:00

Subset of Vertebrats to open for Martyrs

http://facebook.com/event.php?eid=159546327415009

By the way, we might have a new Vinyl LP of Vertebrats greatest hits for sale at this gig....

Not in time for Christmas, but still...

2009-12-03T15:03:00.000-07:00

This is cool.
http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/the-essential-playlists-for-any-cover-band/Content?oid=1356801

2009-05-15T13:13:00.001-06:00

Vertebrats and Friends
Friday, Oct 2nd 9:00pm doors open: 8:00PM
Saturday, Oct 3rd 9:00pm doors open: 8:00PM

Tickets on sale now.

2009-05-08T10:16:00.000-06:00

2009-04-25T14:40:00.002-06:00

New and old Links:

http://thesandwichlife.typepad.com/the_sandwich_life/vertebrats/

http://www.spinelessbooks.com/rockgeekchic/loveandloathe/vertebrats/index.html

2009-04-16T13:46:00.005-06:00

VBs Menomonie

2008-10-06T20:46:00.001-06:00

John Richardson plays with Badfinger...

2008-09-19T15:08:00.001-06:00

tip o the velvet hearing aid to William Gillespie and C.D. Scoggins:

http://www.smilepolitely.com/music/2008/09/one-of-the-last-best-next-big.php

2008-06-24T13:27:00.001-06:00

Listen to the WGN Segment on the VBs
http://wgnradio.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42054&Itemid=543

2008-06-06T15:15:00.002-06:00

VBs on WGN

Sunday June 8
the next official installment of the radio version of the 'Secret History of Chicago Music' will air at 11pm central time on WGN 720AM on the Nick Digilio show.
This segment will feature power-pop/punk gods the Vertebrats, from my alma mater, Champaign/Urbana.
The strip will run in this week's Reader...You outta-towners can catch the webcast/stream deal at:
http://wgnradio.com/listen/index.htm
and strips are archived on-line at:
http://www.chicagoreader.com/features/stories/secrethistory

Soon all radio broadcasts will be archived on the WGN site as well!

2007-11-30T18:46:00.001-07:00

2007-11-30T18:43:00.001-07:00

2007-10-12T09:43:00.001-06:00

NEWS FLASH: VBs song accompanies one minute of network primetime.

http://abc.go.com/primetime/uglybetty/index.html

On October 25, 2007 at 9:00 p.m. EST, a version of "Left in the Dark"
performed by a band named The Leonards will air in ABC's hit program,
Ugly Betty. Specifically, so you don't miss it, it will play for
approximately one minute (or so I'm told) as background vocal under a
scene in a bowling alley.

http://uglybettyblog.com/

2007-03-06T16:56:00.001-07:00

Thanks to music Schmusic
http://c-umusic-schmusic.blogspot.com/index.html

2006-10-09T09:59:00.000-06:00

Original pics from Jimmy (birth of a Memestorm)

2006-10-09T08:58:00.000-06:00

I smell a Meme-storm.

Dave Elliot writes "I dug up this old picture from the internet it seems that this method has been handed down."

Then Yuri Marder chimes in: "Funny you mention it, this reminds me of something I saw in a news article recently..."

2006-09-29T11:14:00.000-06:00

Yet another cover of Left in the Dark

This time by the Coal Gems. Thanks to Matt, Jahna, and Blair.

2006-09-29T10:27:00.000-06:00

Pics of Iron Post Townie/Vertebrats Lineup

2006-09-29T10:13:00.000-06:00

Iron Post lineup
Townie
Ken Draznik - Guitar, Vocals
Paul Budin - Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Matt Brandabur - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Jimmy Wald - Novelty songs from the past
Pat Dailey - Drums
John Richardson - Drums
Paul Chastain - Bass
Mark Cornell - Trumpet and horn Arrangements
Pete Roubal - Tenor Sax

Vertebrats
Ken Draznik - Guitar, Vocals
Matt Brandabur - Guitar, Vocals
Jimmy Wald - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
John Richardson - Drums
Paul Chastain - Bass

In the rear with the gear:
Willie Wells - live sound, mobile recording
Kim Butler - guitars, moral and logistical support
Jimmy Myers - rehearsal space
Robert "three finger bob" Draznik - historical research and perspecacity
Yuri Marder - stills and video
Virginia Bellis Brandabur - video

2006-09-27T12:45:00.000-06:00

Rob Lorzell's pics.

2006-09-19T14:46:00.000-06:00

More pics soon - in the meantime, here's one that gives a taste of Jimmy Wald's brilliance:

2006-09-19T14:44:00.000-06:00

Thanks Cynthia - great to see you and ernie.

http://www.thesandwichlife.typepad.com/

2006-09-18T13:46:00.000-06:00

Thanks Vron - we missed ya.

2006-09-07T11:10:00.000-06:00

The original lineup

Photo credit: Rebekah Youngman - Forbes (top)
Photo credit: Taresah Youngman (below)

(Apologies to Becky for the misattribution of the photo credit. -mbb)

2006-09-07T11:08:00.000-06:00

2006-08-28T13:37:00.000-06:00

Nice write up in Boston Globe.

2006-08-07T08:48:00.000-06:00

Tickets on sale now.

Venue:

http://www.theironpost.com/

Precipitating Event:

http://alumni.illinimedia.com/

2006-07-26T21:29:00.000-06:00

Splendid Magazine reviews The Vertebrats: A Thousand Day Dream

2006-07-24T18:15:00.000-06:00

Vertebrats/Townie show: The Iron Post Saturday night, 16th Sept. More details coming.

2006-05-05T15:41:00.000-06:00

- Nice article about Left in the Dark by Robert Loerzel
- Art of the Mix - Mix swap site
- Factory Belt - Uncle Tupelo fan site

2006-05-03T09:10:00.000-06:00

Walmart shit-heels iTunes by ten cents.

Should we be scared?

2006-05-03T08:51:00.000-06:00

Nice old post from Parasol Blog

http://www.parasol.com/blog/archives/00000104.htm

2006-05-02T17:21:00.000-06:00

I think the older crowd appreciated the show.

The Greedy Loves - The Vertabrats[sic]. One of the nice things about the cover up is that usually one band does a cover from C/U music history. I think the older crowd appreciated the show.

From www.localmusic101.com

2006-04-29T18:53:00.000-06:00

http://www.readbuzz.com/

by Todd J. Hunter in Listen, Hear

Breaking news: post-punk quartet and Mabel's mainstay The Vertebrats will reunite in Champaign for one concert the weekend of Sept. 16. The Vertebrats were together from 1978 to 1982 and are remembered best for the songs "Diamonds in the Rough" and even more so "Left in the Dark," covered by The Replacements, Uncle Tupelo, and Courtney Love.…

2006-04-24T08:38:00.000-06:00

The Vertebrats are planning a reunion in Champaign, Illinois. Watch this space for more announcements.