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Best Band to ever play in Lisle - Joe Broda, Mayor |
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| Location: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jul 21, 2008 (493 days back) |
About Me |
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Music:Member Since: 1/25/2005Band Website: therikters.com Band Members: Doug - Guitar, Vocals Riley - Drums Owen - Bass, Vocals Sounds Like: This is what THEY say: "No-nonsense Power Rock" - Chicago Tribune "Some rock power trios find themselves adding over-dubs in the studio to fill in holes when their drums-bass-guitar setup doesn’t attain adequate sonic hugeness. Chicago band The Rikters don’t need to – the trio’s “neo-classic indie rock” has a fullness that belies its basic setup. The group cites Elvis Costello and At The Drive-In as influences, which makes sense- The Rikters deliver Costello-esque power-pop hooks via crashing waves of guitar, but minus ATDI’s self-indulgence. The group’s new EP, Don’t You Get It – released at the show – features equal amounts of power and pop. For a small indie record, Get It sounds amazing." - The Onion AV Club on Don't You Get It "Power rock trio The Rikters proves less is more on its new EP, Don't You Get It. The group's barebones arrangements allow its musicianship to shine through on punchy, pop-worthy numbers like "Want It, You Got It." But just as inviting is lead vocalist Doug Jenkins' unusual introspection on lines like 'Wondering if true love is really Disney propaganda." - Max Herman (Illinois Entertainer) on Don't You Get It "The Rikters are back with Don't You Get It, a 7-song ep that flies by while listening to it and gets better every time. Guitarist/singer Doug Jenkins really shows off his voice on these songs, especially on "Want It You Got It." "You" is a flat out rocker and parts of "Give Me the Wheel" dabble in Radiohead territory. Great bass lines, sharp guitar and pounding drums are prevalent throughout this indie/power pop disc. With 2 eps under their belt, I'm hoping for a full length follow up that rocks as hard as this ep." - kyle j. (75orless.com) on Don't You Get It "Catchy anthem rock with a snappy, sleek base and a few lyrical soft spots that makes the band, and their tunes, instantly likeable." - Lisa Balde - Daily Herald "The band's straight power rock and the way Jenkins' voice carries remind me of more recent Ted Leo & the Pharmicists. There's a energy and excitement as the band course through the "One Way," its the anthemic sort of song that launched a thousand parties." - Joe Pence - openingbands.com on Mistaken For Scientists Record Label: None Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Rock / Powerpop / Indie) |
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Shows, Shows and more McShows |
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| In this issue:1. I like making buttons.2. Shows. (METRO, April 30th - FREE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!)3. My thoughts on pizza. **********Hey there folks. 1. OK, enough with the formalities, let's get dow... Posted by The Rikters on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:55:00 PST |
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Dougles Lee playing Ava |
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| ... Posted by The Rikters on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:40:00 PST |
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DeKalb |
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| I would like to send my love to the students of NIU. What happened yesterday is an unbelievable tragedy. DeKalb is a second home to our band. We are always treated great when we come out there. My th... Posted by The Rikters on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST |
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Are you ready for some non-football?!?!?!?? |
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| Hey friends!Just a reminder, we've got two super cool shows coming up this weekend:Friday, Feb 8th at the Rock Box in Rockford, IL w/ The SapiensandSaturday, Feb 8th at Schuba's in Chicago, IL, with T... Posted by The Rikters on Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:04:00 PST |
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All My LIfe acoustic W/ Leslie Hunt |
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| ... Posted by The Rikters on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:03:00 PST |
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It’s 2008, people. |
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| Hi there!I just wanted to thank everyone who came out to see us last week at Schubas and The Varsity...I wouldn't mind if every weekend were that much fun. Schubas had pine baums and Christmas lights ... Posted by The Rikters on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 07:16:00 PST |
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New Shows! New Song! New Pics! NEW EVERYTHING! |
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| Howdy Rikters Fans, Owen here,Who the heck is Owen, you ask? Well, I'll tell you: I am! It's true! Here, check my ID if you don't believe me...actually, that's a really embarrassing picture...umm...OK... Posted by The Rikters on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:31:00 PST |
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METRO - FREE SHOW!!! |
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| DIG THIS! We are playing a FREE show at METRO next Friday, August 24. This is our first time gracing this legendary stage and we couldn't be more excited! If you are down with a FREE Rikters show, ... Posted by The Rikters on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:48:00 PST |
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Carpal Tunnel Magazine... |
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| The friendly folks over at at Carpal Tunnel Magazine posted a lovely article/interview about/on us. Check it out!Carpal Tunnel Magazine... Posted by The Rikters on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:11:00 PST |
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They Get It! > Reviews... |
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| Here are a couple of recent reviews of 'Don't You Get'. Sounds like they got it..."Power rock trio The Rikters proves less is more on its new EP, Don't You Get It. The group's barebones arrangements ... Posted by The Rikters on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 02:48:00 PST |
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The Rikters Team, Brian Zieske @ Gallery of Carpet Recording, cold bones, Kickstand Productions, Second Wave Music, Lenny Gilmore Photography, The Sapiens_FREE SHOW @ Metro Friday (7/25) !!!, Inspector Owl, Surround Sound, White Light Riot, Company of Thieves, WONC, Replica (Debütalbum Out Now!!!), Drinkin in Chicago!, The Fastest Kid Alive!, Kid, You’ll Move Mountains, Sorry Alraune [Kim], eamonn!, E. Rigby, Wooden Box Theater(at the House Cafe DeKalb 07-24), CAUSE FOR REVELATION, Sars Flannery, -------, Betta Promotions, Kristen vs Mothra IIII, Rachel, imagine., Clay ton, Borske, THE ROCK BOX, Santa (mmmmm), Mz. Lo - Lo, SNOWSERA, Tabitha Rae, jive turkey, This is Grandview [Got an RV!], Jenna, Canadian Customs: THE UNCONQUERED SON in BEST BUY!, Noa Babayof, Blaster Blue, Ready Break - NEW EP COMING SOON!, Man Made Man [C.D. art posted!], Leslie Hunt, ChLoE, Chi-Town Productions[5 NEW SONGS][SHOW JULY 26], Good Bye, The Catchelorettes, Ashes From Within (BOOK US NOW!), Cara Jensen, erik, [Lari]Do you wish we'd fall in love?[HA2], High Life Scenery [NEEDS A DRUMMER], talldark stranger
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