The Dead Hands

By Tom Irwin

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PHOTO BY JENNIFER LUBBS

The Dead Hands

PHOTO BY JENNIFER LUBBS

These Chicago guys got a good start in the business by winning WGN’s Breakthrough Band competition in 2014 with their first single, “Grind Your Teeth.” After spending 2015 promoting and playing the latest release, Shiny Things, the guys headed back into the studio last February to start on another collection of fiery and fun music. Calling their style of music “alternative rock rhythm and blues,” the quartet of Willard J. Wilcox (vocals, guitar), Brett Lee (guitar), Jared Newcomb (vocals, drums) and Jason (Bassy) Gerren (bass) are making a run at the good times. After the Bar None gig they roll on into the Lake of the Ozarks area for a couple of shows, then rock on back to Chicago to prepare for a House of Blues headliner concert on July 22. Do yourself a favor and take a listen on iTunes to the refreshing throwback sounds of The Dead Hands, then bring yourself and a party to Bar None on Friday to check ‘em out live. You only live once.

The Dead Hands
Friday, July 1, 8pm
Bar None
thedeadhandsmusic.com

About The Author

Tom Irwin

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Tom Irwin, a sixth-generation Sangamon County resident, has played his songs and music for nearly 40 years in the central Illinois area with occasional forays across the country. He's contributed to Illinois Times since 2000 by writing Now Playing, a weekly music column, as well as features stories and other articles...

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