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AM Taxi


AM Taxi is a local Chicago area band. AM Taxi is made up of five members:


 * Adam Krier-vocals/guitar
 * Jason Schultejann-bass
 * Chris Smith-drums/back-up vocals
 * John Schmitt-guitar/back-up vocals
 * Luke Schmitt-keyboard/back-up vocals

AM Taxi members are from Chicago and its suburbs. AM Taxi's music is categorized as old-school punk and modern pop/rock. They are praised for their live shows in such Chicago venues as The Metro and The Beat Kitchen.

History
AM Taxi was originally known as American Taxi but started referring to themselves as AM Taxi since their original name was too similar to the bluegrass group, Great American Taxi. The band was started in May 2007 by Adam Krier and Jason Schultejann of Lucky Boys Confusion and Chris Smith(Logan Square/15 Minutes Late). The trio wrote and recorded their first EP, Runaway Songs. Shortly thereafter, John and Luke Schmitt joined the band.

AM Taxi was signed by Virgin records in April of 2009. They produced their first LP, "We Don't Stand A Chance" with the help of their producer Mike McCarthy in Austin. The album was released in June of 2010.

Discography
Runaway Songs (EP)

The Good, The Bad and the Fed Up (EP)

We Don't Stand A Chance
 * Dead Street
 * The Mistake
 * Fed Up
 * Tanner Boyle Vs. The 7th Grade
 * Paper Covers Rock
 * Maydays and Rosaries
 * Shake, Rattle and Stall
 * Reckless Ways
 * Woodpecker
 * Champagne Toast