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A lil' about the band...

The Dyes are a raw rock'n'roll trio hailing from Chicago, IL. Often coined as 'garageabilly', they've dipped into a phonic realm fueled by infectious '50s and '60s oldies, approached with an irreverence and vigor that is anything but retro. Frontwomen Lisa and Jill formed the group as teens, then maintained the same line-up since the addition of Charlie back in '06.  The Dyes've had the pleasure to travel around the great US of A a time or two, sharing bills with roots rock luminaries including Johnny Powers, Reverend Horton Heat, JD McPherson, Los Straitjackets, and too many other friends to name!

Their last single "Liza Jane" was featured on Bloodshot Records' (RIP) 25th Anniversary Comp Too Late to Pray: Defiant Chicago Rootsalongside 21 other Chi-town artists running the spectrum of classic country, bluegrass, rockabilly, folk, and rock. Described as "Cramps-and-Flat Duo Jets-fearing garage power trio spins a sleazy, lo-fi psychobilly take on a pop standard that became David Bowie’s first recorded single."

 

*Keep eyes peeled for new vinyl in the year 2023!*

DISCOGRAPHY

Too Late to Pray: Defiant Chicago Roots (2019) - compilation on CD & Double LP

STOMP (2016) - full length album on CD & LP

Goo Goo-A-Go-Go (2013) - limited edition EP on 7" vinyl

Happy HoliDyes Xmas EP (2010) - digital release

Teenage Dance Party (2010) - limited edition EP on cassette tape

The Dyes (2010) - debut full length album on CD

Jill E. Bean: 
holding down the bass

Lisa Louise:
strumming and crooning

Charlie Crane:
the animal on skins

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