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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / the Shanks & Mosquito Bandito Spring Tour Dates

« on: February 18, 2008, 02:26:15 PM »

April 11 (Cedar Rapids, IA) Tornados w/ Mosquito Bandito, Wheel and the Fence, and Emerge Again

April 12 (Omaha, NE) O'Leavers w/ Perry H Matthews and Mosquito Bandito

April 18 (Kansas City, MO) The Mansion w/ Fag Cop and Mosquito Bandito

April 19 (St. Louis, MO) 2 Cents Plain w/ The Vickroids (CD Release Show!) and Mosquito Bandito

April 21 (Bloomington, IL) Porch Honky House w/ Mosquito Bandito, Wildcat Revival, and Harder to Fall

April 22 (Cleveland, OH) Now Thats Class w/ Mosquito Bandito, Devil Moto, and Thunderthighs

April 23 (Lansing, MI) 1994 House w/ Mosquito Bandito

April 24 (Chicago, IL) Cobra Lounge w/ Daily Void, Red Denizen, and Mosquito Bandito

April 25 (Minneapolis, MN) Memory Lanes w/ Mosquito Bandito and The Retainers

April 26 (Milwaukee, WI) Franks Power Plant w/ Goibbledoimbs, Mosquito Bandito, and The Get Drunk DJs

May 2 (Omaha, NE) Saddle Creek Bar w/ Mosquito Bandito and The Terminals

the Shanks

Mosquito Bandito

Boom Chick Records

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Mosquito Bandito Winter Tour Dates

« on: January 31, 2008, 07:32:14 AM »

Jan 24 2008 8:00P
 juke joint anneheim, California
Jan 25 2008 8:00P
 house party the valley, California
Jan 26 2008 8:00P
 the chamber tempe, Arizona
Jan 30 2008 8:00P
 rox las vegas, Nevada
Jan 31 2008 8:00P
 whiskey dicks saloon lake tahoe, California
Feb 1 2008 8:00P
 zephyr reno, Nevada
Feb 2 2008 8:00P
 brewskis ogden, Utah
Feb 5 2008 8:00P
 funhouse seattle, Washington
Feb 7 2008 8:00P
 zombie room spokane, Washington
Feb 13 2008 8:00P
 johnny b?s medford, Oregon
Feb 14 2008 8:00P
 monstros chico, California
Feb 15 2008 8:00P
 the mutiny antioch, California
Feb 16 2008 8:00P
 lost weekend alameda, California
Feb 17 2008 8:00P
 blue lagoon santa cruz, California
Feb 21 2008 8:00P
 zepplins el paso, Texas
Feb 22 2008 8:00P
 beerland austin, Texas
Feb 24 2008 8:00P
 checkpoint charlie?s new orleans, Louisiana
Feb 26 2008 8:00P
 flying monkey huntsville, Alabama
Feb 27 2008 8:00P
 rally point memphis
Feb 29 2008 8:00P
 atomic cantina Albuquerque, New Mexico

www.myspace.com/mosquitobandito

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Sword Swallowers, Escape Artists, + Bands this Friday!!!

« on: January 16, 2008, 10:29:43 AM »

from the Omaha World Herald:
"Waiting Room becomes big top"
If you've ever been to a rock concert and found yourself thinking, "What this show needs is a sword-swallower," you're in luck. Friday night, the Waiting Room Lounge in Benson hosts "Box Elders After Dark." The event combines live music from local bands Box Elders and the Shanks, among others, as well as acrobats, escape artists, a sword-swallower and other cool stuff.

Starts at 9pm sharp, $7 at the door.
Box Elder's Record Release Party
the Shanks
This Is My Condition (Lawrence, KS)
Mr. Wizard

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / (Omaha) Box Elders...After Dark Variety Show 1/18/07

« on: December 20, 2007, 09:25:16 AM »

Friday, 1/18/08 9:00PM @ The Waiting Room
BOX ELDERS AFTER DARK
TICKETS: $7 at the door
Box Elders are celebrating the release of their 7" record on Grotto Records by hosting "Box Elders....After Dark". A show of true musical variety, featuring the pop styling of Mr. Wizard, the awe inspiring "noisecraft" of This is my Condition, and the tragedy that is The Shanks. Plus side acts for the entire family: balloon artists, acrobats, ventriloquists, and more!!! One night night only at the fabulous Waiting Room Lounge in downtown Benson!!

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / OMAHA - BBQ House Show Saturday 10/27

« on: October 23, 2007, 07:06:28 AM »

go to www.myspace.com/theshanksmusic and click on the show for directions

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Used Records For Sale/Auctions/Wantlists / Remaining leftover Shanks tour cds being sold off

« on: September 25, 2007, 01:37:01 PM »

Only 50 cds made for what was an 8 day tour.

5 songs.  3 recorded in Dave Goldberg's basement.  2 are outtakes from the Big Feelin 45 recorded at DnA studio by Brooks Hitt.

6 bucks postage paid.

email danielcroix@yahoo.com for 'em

don't myspace us for one cause we're lazy on that shit.

www.myspace.com/theshanksmuisc
www.boomchickrecords.com

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Non-Music Shit / Omaha Escort Service for Young Men who like Older Older Men

« on: September 13, 2007, 12:16:09 PM »

402-232-5089 or 402-547-7343

It's great for late night drunk dialing

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / STLOUIS-theShanks/RicRhythm/MadTitans/TBA@WayOutClubSat8/25!

« on: August 22, 2007, 10:20:18 AM »

The Shanks are selling their new Boom Chick Records 45 Big Feelin' plus a limited edition 5 song CD EP Urine Heaven.

Ric Rhythm also has a limited 6 song CD EP.

Cheap Cheap Cheap

the Shanks
Ric Rhythm and the Revengers
Boom Chick Records

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / MEMPHIS-BostonChinks/theShanks/RicRhythm@BuccaneerFri8/24

« on: August 22, 2007, 10:20:08 AM »

The Shanks are selling their new Boom Chick Records 45 Big Feelin' plus a limited edition 5 song CD EP Urine Heaven.

Ric Rhythm also has a limited 6 song CD EP.

Cheap Cheap Cheap

the Shanks
Ric Rhythm and the Revengers
Boom Chick Records

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / COLUMBUS-BrimstoneHowl/GraveBlankets/Shanks/RicRhythm@CarabarWed8/22

« on: August 22, 2007, 10:19:49 AM »

The Shanks are selling their new Boom Chick Records 45 Big Feelin' plus a limited edition 5 song CD EP Urine Heaven.

Ric Rhythm also has a limited 6 song CD EP.

Cheap Cheap Cheap

the Shanks
Ric Rhythm and the Revengers
Boom Chick Records

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Tour help needed for the SHANKS!!!

« on: August 16, 2007, 02:00:07 PM »

So our friend booked three house shows for us, Milwaukee, Lousiville, and St Louis but since he's now speedballing we can't find him around so if you can help us with a show myspace us at www.myspace.com/theshanksmusic

Su 8/19 Milwaukee or Chicago
Th 8/23 Anywhere between Columbus and Memphis
Sa 8/25 St Louis

Thanks!

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / The SHANKS Midwest Tour Dates

« on: August 10, 2007, 09:45:28 AM »

**UPDATED** House show addresses will eventually be posted under the dates on the myspace page

Aug 17 - Omaha, Nebraska
The 49'r w/ The Terminals

Aug 18 - Iowa City, Iowa
The Mill w/ The Puritanicals, The Gunts, and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 19 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
House Show w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and a few others

Aug 20 - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kraftbrau w/ The Metal Teeth and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 21 - Detroit, Michigan
Painted Lady w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and TBA

Aug 22 - Columbus, Ohio
Carabar w/ Grave Blankets and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 23 - Louisville, KY
House Show w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and a few others

Aug 24 - Memphis, Tennessee
Buccaneer w/ Boston Chinks and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 25 - St. Louis, Missouri
House Show w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and a few others

www.myspace.com/theshanksmusic

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New Releases For Sale/Distro Updates / SHANKS new 7" Big Feelin' available now

« on: July 23, 2007, 01:07:57 PM »

Order it for $5 postage paid or for 9 bucks you can get it with the new Creteens 7" from Boom Chick Records.

www.boomchickrecords.com/buystuff.html

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / SHANKS 45 Release Show Sat 8/4 (Omaha)

« on: July 20, 2007, 11:23:08 AM »

Our new 7" Big Feelin' is out now on Boom Chick Records. The drunkfest is at O'Leavers Saturday 8/4 since beer is free for us. Also playing is Mosquito Bandito and Los Diablos Blancos.

www.myspace.com/theshanksmusic
www.boomchickrecords.com/buystuff.html

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Upcoming Shows/Tours/Events / Shanks Midwest Tour

« on: July 19, 2007, 08:54:37 AM »

Aug 18 - Iowa City, Iowa
The Mill w/ The Puritanicals, The Gunts, and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 19 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
House Show w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and a few others

Aug 20 - Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kraftbrau w/ The Metal Teeth and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 21 - Detroit, Michigan
w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and TBA

Aug 22 - Columbus, Ohio
Carabar w/ Grave Blankets and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 23 - Louisville, KY
House Show w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and a few others

Aug 24 - Memphis, Tennessee
Buccaneer w/ Boston Chinks and Ric Rhythm and the Revengers

Aug 25 - St. Louis, Missouri
House Show w/ Ric Rhythm and the Revengers and a few others

Pick up our new 45 Big Feelin' at a show or buy it online at www.boomchickrecords.com/buystuff.html

www.myspace.com/theshanksmusic