User:ShootingBlanks/Sandbox

Formed in 2001, Shooting Blanks set out to prove that professionalism and insanity can truly coexist in the rock'n'roll community.

After a handful of line changes and gallons of alcohol, Shooting Blanks remains one of the hardest working, highest-energy bands in the Chicago music scene. Their catchy stuck-in-your-head anthems are infectious, and their live performances are unparalleled.

With no outside help, Shooting Blanks has accomplished more than many bands with label support have, such as:

Releasing four studio recorded albums, and one fully enhanced DVD Numerous cross-country tours Opening for national acts, such as Taking Back Sunday, Bayside, Local H, The Lawrence Arms, Vanilla Ice, and Less Than Jake, to name a few Gaining regular airplay on (and being featured guests on) the legendary Chicago rock television show "JBTV" with their seven high-quality music videos Having five SHOOTING BLANKS online video games Being featured on Chicago's major radio outlets, as well as college radio stations nationwide Playing over 200 shows nationally

Shooting Blanks broke up over mutual exhaustion in March of 2007. The band members (minus Deech) have since re-formed into "American Idiots" - a Green Day tribute band.

 BAND MEMBERS  <ul><li>Matt Hoffman - lead vocals, lead guitar (2000-2007)</li> <li>John Brey - bass (2000-2001), rhythm guitar (2001-2007)</li> <li>Dave "Deech" Carlson - bass, backup vocals (2002-2007)</li> <li>Mike Lomonaco - drums (2000-2002)</li> <li>Dan Rosley - drums (2002-2005)</li> <li>Scotty Fudacz - drums (2005-2007)</li></ul>