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 Company of Thieves's Profile |
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| Location: | CHICAGO, Illinois |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Nov 6, 2008 (411 days back) |
About Me |
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We met, we write, we're trying. Company of Thieves is proof that everything happens for a reason. When Genevieve Schatz and Marc Walloch met by chance nearly two years ago in Chicago’s bustling Union Station, they never imagined that the encounter would lead to the evolution of the band that they now call home. Schatz, a singer “since she could talk,” and Walloch, a seasoned guitarist, were introduced by mutual acquaintances. A casual discussion of their shared love of the Beatles ensued and the two forged an instant connection. It was not long before they were spending a lot of time together — writing songs in the confines of their apartments and performing at a weekly Monday night music event in the city. Schatz and Walloch spent the bulk of 2006 crafting the songs that would ultimately make up Company of Thieves’ first full-length CD Ordinary Riches, which was released for public consumption in May of 2007. It has since been described by Yahoo! as “hands down, one of the best debut albums of 2007,” and an article in the October issue of UR Chicago said “Schatz’s vocals are explosive, dominating the aural palette.” Independent, and as yet still unsigned, the band worked on the CD with friend and famed Fallout Boy and The Hush Sound producer Sean O’Keefe, financing and releasing “Ordinary Riches” all on their own. Company of Thieves sites Motown, soul, 1960’s and 1970’s rock n’ roll, Wilco, Neil Young, Fiona Apple and — of course — the Beatles, among their influences. In fact, the name “Company of Thieves” stems from the group’s feeling that their material is their own, more textured version of the music produced by their favorite artists, and therefore, a form of “thievery.” The Thieves spent a busy fall and winter on tour that has yet to slow down, playing summer staples such as Summerfest and Wicker Park fest. During this time, Company of Thieves have seen a quick rise in the number of their fans as well as contagious excitement throughout the music industry. Some notable performances include: several sold-out shows at legendary Chicago venues, Beat Kitchen and Schuba’s, sharing the stage with The Polyphonic Spree, Jack's Mannequin, Teddy Geiger, Sara Bareilles, among others, and participating in the Yahoo! Billboard Live showcase at B.B. King’s in New York City.In 2008, Company of Thieves has been dedicated to building its fanbase extending out from their home in Chicago to the Midwest and beyond, including three shows at industry gathering SXSW in March and a recent opportunity to play in front of 8,000 professional lacrosse fans at legendary Madison Square Garden. Having won the 2007 New York Songwriters Circle Songwriting Grand Prize, Company of Thieves is ready to fulfill their billing as “one of the top bands to watch in 2008” by Chicago area Beep! Media. Regarding Company of Thieves: “You have succeeded in completely breaking my heart, filling it with a sort of melancholy optimism, and gluing it back together with Midwestern mud.” –Arthi Meera, Fair and Kind Around the Block: Episode III Around the Block: Episode II Around the Block: Episode I "Quiet on the Front," live on Radio Graffiti! |
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Music:Member Since: 8/20/2006Band Website: companyofthieves.net Band Members:Genevieve Schatz - vocals Marc Walloch - guitar Mike Ortiz - drums MANAGEMENT Second|Wave|Music Steve Johns Contact: mgmt@secondwavemusic.com BOOKING Matt Mentele Contact: matt@eventresourcespresents.com LEGAL REPRESENTATION Charles J. Biederman, Esq. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP Contact: jbiederman@manatt.com Influences: The Beatles, Wilco, Billie Holiday, Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, The Police, Simon and Garfunkel, Fiona Apple, Coldplay, Radiohead, Flaming Lips, Broken Social Scene, Elliott Smith, The Doors, The Zombies... and pretty much anything that our ears and brain are keen to. The list could go on forever! Sounds Like: follow cotlife at http://twitter.com One of four bands - "Chicago's Most Buzzworthy Bands" -Chicago Tribune, Red Eye "One of the top bands to watch in 2008" -Beep! Media "One of the best unsigned acts out there." -Billboard "Hands down, one of the best debut albums of 2007!" -Yahoo! "Schatz's vocals are explosive, dominating the aural palette." -UR Chicago Magazine "First Place Winner- NY Songwriters-Circle Songwriting contest 'Oscar Wilde'" "They played clean, perfectly balanced songs with compelling writing and a great lead vocalist" -Pop Matters "Her (Genevieve Schatz) extended notes were nearly jaw-dropping, and certainly goose-bump inducing" -Live Daily CLICK BELOW FOR AN NBC REVIEW ON US!!! Get the latest info about Company of Thieves! Stay up to date with news, contests, and more. Click here and sign up now! Coming soon! Type of Label: None |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Rock / Indie / Other) |
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Facebook/CMJ |
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| Hello everyone,We have two important things to inform you on. The first is the official Company of Thieves Facebook page. Here you can find exclusive photos and other media, and get personalized updat... Posted by Company of Thieves on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:55:00 PST |
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Venus Zine Feature |
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| CLICK HERE TO GO TO VENUSZINE.COM"Staff Favorites" section. Check it out!Acoustic EP, and more updates coming soon. Take care,Company of Thieves... Posted by Company of Thieves on Mon, 08 Sep 2008 01:23:00 PST |
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Press Release for Metro show! |
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| Company of Thieves Join Benefit to "Cancel out Cancer" Door profits to go to the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) CHICAGO August 24, 2008 Company of Thieves will join artists - Treaty of P... Posted by Company of Thieves on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:48:00 PST |
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CANCELATIONS! |
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| We regret to inform you that Genevieve has Bronchitis and Laryngitis right now so we have decided to cancel Station 4 in minnasota. Keep checkcing back to see if there are any more cancelations. We ar... Posted by Company of Thieves on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:29:00 PST |
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NEWS!!! |
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| hello friends-We have a lot to tell ya! First of all, we started recording our acoustic ep and the sessions have been going great! There are some surprises so we can't wait for you to hear it. We aren... Posted by Company of Thieves on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:33:00 PST |
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UPDATE! |
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| Hey friends-We would like to announce that we will be recording a very intimate and raw ACOUSTIC EP! It will include some new songs, unreleased songs, and some songs from Ordinary Riches. We don't kno... Posted by Company of Thieves on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:08:00 PST |
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Pretty Good Dance Moves on SPIN.com! |
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| Hey Everybody!I just wanted to let you know that Pretty Good Dance Moves has a new music video, "Demons Dancing" on SPIN.com starring 'Flight of the Conchords' Comedienne Kristen Schaal. Please check ... Posted by Company of Thieves on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:06:00 PST |
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Beeps 3rd Annual Music Showcase! (free ticket, drink and t-shirt offer) |
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| Free show? Free drinks? Free t-shirt? (print off a coupon at the above link)Yes - come to Beeps Music Showcase this Saturday, July 12th at Durty Nellie's in Palatine! Carpool with a few people and enj... Posted by Company of Thieves on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:12:00 PST |
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CoT in Billboard Magazine... page 48! |
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| Hullo Wonderfuls, We wanted to let you know that we are featured in Billboard Magazine today on page 48 in the Now Hear This Section!Just in case you wanted a sneak peek, we have pasted the article he... Posted by Company of Thieves on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:34:00 PST |
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FREE Ticket Opportunity for Summerfest!! |
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| Hey everyone,We stumbled across this great little opportunity from Summerfest for YOU. They're giving away free tickets the day we're playing the U.S Cellular Stage - this Sunday, June 29th. Sure, you... Posted by Company of Thieves on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:54:00 PST |
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