| ABOUT THE BAND Formed in 2003, this five-piece Chicago band is pioneering a new sound by taking their solid indie rock roots and mixing in blues, jazz, and funk. They've been compared to The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Incubus, but set themselves aside with their unique danceable vibe and explosive stage show. |
BRYAN - VOCALS
Bryan started singing in his first band while attending high school in South America.
Being a teenager in the early nineties, his natural influences stem from
Seattle-based early alternative and grunge, with a healthy respect for hard rock. In
college, he was introduced to early blues singers, scat, and jazz. He learned that by
drawing on a variety of genres and styles, he could combine soulful rock with the
integral message of folk, the drive and empathy of alternative and the driving
emotion of funk. He writes all the lyrics for Eleven Dollar Life and attempts to draw
his inspiration from honest observations of the world around him.
Bryan started singing in his first band while attending high school in South America.
Being a teenager in the early nineties, his natural influences stem from
Seattle-based early alternative and grunge, with a healthy respect for hard rock. In
college, he was introduced to early blues singers, scat, and jazz. He learned that by
drawing on a variety of genres and styles, he could combine soulful rock with the
integral message of folk, the drive and empathy of alternative and the driving
emotion of funk. He writes all the lyrics for Eleven Dollar Life and attempts to draw
his inspiration from honest observations of the world around him.
CHAD - GUITAR
Chad started playing guitar in 1991 when he was 12 yrs. old. He was influenced
by Nirvana and other grunge bands of the early 90's and soon went on to play in
various bands around his hometown. He has continued to play in bands of
varying genres, write songs, and discover new musical styles. He is now
influenced by a wide variety of music from oldies to inde rock that are all
reflected in his guitar playing - although his sound is very original.
Chad started playing guitar in 1991 when he was 12 yrs. old. He was influenced
by Nirvana and other grunge bands of the early 90's and soon went on to play in
various bands around his hometown. He has continued to play in bands of
varying genres, write songs, and discover new musical styles. He is now
influenced by a wide variety of music from oldies to inde rock that are all
reflected in his guitar playing - although his sound is very original.
MARC - KEYS/VOCALS
Marc is a veteran of Chicago's theatre and music scenes. Marc started singing
at age 3, and began plunking around on a piano at age 5. Past bands he's
worked with include Stratus, Fried Chicken, The Remnants, Solar Confusion,
Rhythm Church, and the LeRoy St. Band. He is a founding member of Inebriation
Station.
Marc is a veteran of Chicago's theatre and music scenes. Marc started singing
at age 3, and began plunking around on a piano at age 5. Past bands he's
worked with include Stratus, Fried Chicken, The Remnants, Solar Confusion,
Rhythm Church, and the LeRoy St. Band. He is a founding member of Inebriation
Station.
SAMPLE MUSIC
All songs written by Eleven Dollar Life, copyright 2007
Eleven Dollar Life is known for their level of professionalism and have performed
for many reputable Chicago venues including:
• The Double Door
• The Subterranean
• The Cubby Bear
• Goose Island
• Wise Fool's Pub
• The Underground Lounge
• The Note
Equipment list:
1 100 watt 2x12 Fender combo amp
1 200 watt Kustom bass head with 2x15 cabinet
1 100 watt Peavy keyboard combo amp
1 5-piece drumset with high hat, ride & 2 crash
1 QSC 1450 900 watt power amp
1 TC Electronic Vocal processor
2 Peavy 2x10,2x12 PA tower speakers
3 Shure vocal mics
1 5-piece Peavy drum mic set
Eleven Dollar Life can be contacted at: elevendollarlife@yahoo.com
for many reputable Chicago venues including:
• The Double Door
• The Subterranean
• The Cubby Bear
• Goose Island
• Wise Fool's Pub
• The Underground Lounge
• The Note
Equipment list:
1 100 watt 2x12 Fender combo amp
1 200 watt Kustom bass head with 2x15 cabinet
1 100 watt Peavy keyboard combo amp
1 5-piece drumset with high hat, ride & 2 crash
1 QSC 1450 900 watt power amp
1 TC Electronic Vocal processor
2 Peavy 2x10,2x12 PA tower speakers
3 Shure vocal mics
1 5-piece Peavy drum mic set
Eleven Dollar Life can be contacted at: elevendollarlife@yahoo.com
BRYAN - DRUMS
Richie is in charge of all the tomfoolery on the traps. As a bored suburban youth
in Atlanta, he began playing drums and guitar in the mid nineties. As a child he
was originally influenced by the hard rock of the Sunset Strip, later moving on
to the more alternative sounds of teenage life, and finally enjoying a plethora of
musical varieties after a stint as a music store employee. By and large an in
the pocket drummer, Richie also has a deep affinity for cowbells.
Richie is in charge of all the tomfoolery on the traps. As a bored suburban youth
in Atlanta, he began playing drums and guitar in the mid nineties. As a child he
was originally influenced by the hard rock of the Sunset Strip, later moving on
to the more alternative sounds of teenage life, and finally enjoying a plethora of
musical varieties after a stint as a music store employee. By and large an in
the pocket drummer, Richie also has a deep affinity for cowbells.
MILES - BASS
At the sweet age of 21, Miles Doornbos is the baby of the band, which is why
you'll often find him currled up in the fetal position, crying his eyes out. Miles
has been playing bass since he thought it would make him appear more
masculine in fifth grade, but gave it up for several years after finding out that
Mozart got very few people hot. But he's back now, and just as lonely as ever.
At the sweet age of 21, Miles Doornbos is the baby of the band, which is why
you'll often find him currled up in the fetal position, crying his eyes out. Miles
has been playing bass since he thought it would make him appear more
masculine in fifth grade, but gave it up for several years after finding out that
Mozart got very few people hot. But he's back now, and just as lonely as ever.
