Stomp Records
Hailing from one of punk rock's most traditionally rooted cities, Chicago's FLATFOOT 56 proudly presents their latest full-length Black Thorn on the eve of the band's 10th year anniversary. Produced by the Street Dogs' Johnny Rioux, these 13 tracks showcase Flatfoot 56's working class ethic, anthemic street punk sensibilities and traditional celtic instrumentation . These guys live on the road and own every stage they play.
Led by spirited front man Tobin Bawinkel (Vocals/Guitar), along with brothers Justin (Drums), and Kyle (Bass), and multi-instrumentalist Eric McMahon (Bagpipes/Mandolin), FLATFOOT 56 is fueled by a sense of camaraderie that directly translates to their die-hard fans and highly energetic live shows.
The forthcoming new album, Black Thorn, tightly packs the quartet's eclectic and driving musical charge into thirteen tracks that celebrate the pride of the working class and their Chicago roots. A collection of songs that delves into weighty thematic content, Tobin explains that the cohesive theme of Black Thorn is a fundamentally universal one. “Everyone goes through hardships, but you aren't alone. Punk rock is about community and brotherhood. This record is our contribution to that.” As cathartic as it is ambitious, Black Thorn is an emphatic assault that remains vintage Flatfoot in its effortless combination of Celtic instrumentation and street corner punk rock. Bagpipes and mandolins remain just as vital as drums and guitars in defining Flatfoot's sound.
The band's new album, Black Thorn, was released in March 2010 and consistent with the band's unequivocal work ethic, loads of tour dates are currently being mapped in support of the band's Black Thorn release
Contacts
Management: Goldmill Artist Management, Christian Picciolini christian@goldmill.com
Booking US: Covert Booking, Dave Romano dave@covertbooking.com
Booking Canada: Stomp Booking, Alex Giguere alex@unionlabelgroup.com
Booking Europe: Mutti's Booking, Mutti mutti@muttis-booking.de
Booking Europe: Weird World Booking, Chrisi Brack chrisi@weird-world.de
Publicity: Old Shoe Records, Ramon Gonzales ramon@oldshoerecords.com
Band Websites
• Official Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace
• YouTube
Press Downloads
• Press Photo
Tour Dates (view all)
• May 26 2012 | Howell, MI
• May 27 2012 | Madison, WI
Releases
• Official Website
• MySpace
• YouTube
Press Downloads
• Press Photo
Tour Dates (view all)
• May 26 2012 | Howell, MI
• May 27 2012 | Madison, WI
Releases
