“I wore out four copies of that album,” JB quipped. “Number one album on my list. It’s my desert island disk”

The strange coincidence and appreciation for Frampton didn’t stop there. Stevo continues, “When I got to my seat, I checked to ensure the ringer was off on my phone. To my surprise, I saw a Facebook notification that Toby (I Lost Control’s guitarist) was checked in at the Chicago Theater. Three of the four members of I Lost Control were unknowingly attending the same show. Toby adds, “Oh, yeah. Huge. Huge. I’m a big fan of ’70′s guitar gods and Peter Frampton is the biggest. I pulled out Comes Alive! again in anticipation of the show and remembered the Talkbox. As everyone knows, I like my pedals and gadgets, so I ran right out and got one.”

Toby continues, “I got a text from Stevo that he and JB were also at the show. I didn’t know what to make of it, but we planned to meet at a local bar after the concert. To my surprise, the guys were also big Frampton fans. Over a few beers, we talked about how much Comes Alive! meant to us and how it would be great to cover some tunes from the album. I think JB came out and said, ‘Let’s do the whole damn thing!’ We were looking to book studio time, so talk focused on recording the album in its entirety as an homage to the record and Frampton’s greatness. Then someone wondered if Tina would be on board with it”

Turns out Tina was also a member of the Frampton appreciation society. “Oh, yeah. Fan club, posters on my bedroom wall, all the albums…I love him!”

“Once we heard Tina’s story, we knew we had to do this,” added Stevo. “I immediately starting working on getting some studio time for the special project. We found a great remote place in the Wisconsin woods to record the album. Since we knew this was going to take some time, we booked rooms at the Henry Cabot Lodge not far from Northwoods Studios.” When pressed for who would be producing the album, Stevo would only say, “They are big. I can’t say yet who will be behind the control board, but these guys know their stuff. They don’t put out garbage (Stevo winks).”

Asked about how their fans would feel about the sudden change in direction, Toby offered, “We’ve kinda been labeled as a post punk or early ’80s band, especially with the comparisons to a certain British band. This will show that we have more depth…all the way back to mid ’70s arena rock.”

Recording started this weekend and early reports are that things are off to a great start. “We can’t wait to put this out and follow it up with some shows that would play the album in its entirety,” Stevo added. “We’re looking for a July release. Stay tuned!”

Meet Me In Tokyo [Mixtape039] | Chicago Mixtape

Denial was the song picked, hope you enjoy. The Mixtape also features Tyler Jon Tyler, California Wives, Will Phanen and the Stereo Addicts, Blasted Diplomats, Brice Woodall and yourfeetstoobig (we like this last one rather a lot).

Big thanks to Casey for having us, and enjoy.

Hope you like the minor website redesign – the security camera snap of us escaping from the last show was too priceless not to raise to the top of the page. Why were we escaping? Ask Tina about her bar tab.

Mark your calendars: FREE show at Double Door Wed 16 Nov .

Show starts at 8:30, featuring Beez Neez and alleged LA folk rockers Burial At Sea. Check out the nice mini-write up at Free Chicago.

JB will be debuting his fancy new drum set. He is still up-in-the-air about adopting a stage name (‘Spill Phetcor’). We’ll keep you posted on that one.

Hope to see you there!

Kitty Devine
The Purcells
Cletus Darby

Special thanks to Michele Mach of MachArt Inc. and Tom Rose for all the help. Also thanks to Sean Duffy and Last Rites Management and The Abbey Pub. Thanks to August Forte and Novo Arts for getting the word out. Speaking of which, thanks to WLUW and Radio One Chicago, DJ John at UIC Radio, Fearless FM and Dirty, and Richard Milne of WXRT and Local Anesthetic.

Also there’s some awesome pics from Don Horne Photography that we’ll share very soon!

Alright, enough living in the past. The band is moving forward with a couple of gigs this week. For the night-owl set, we’re playing with Rabid Fang, Gidgets Ga Ga, and These Guys These Guys at Stage Bar (formally known as Memories) at 4358 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago IL. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Show is at 8:30 and we’re up second.

We’re really excited about the next gig. If we normally play too late for you, how about checking us out at the Ravenswood Art Walk on Saturday, Oct 1st at 4:30PM? It’s a great festival with 250 artists showing. This year, there’s the RAW Street Fair between Montrose and Sunnyside, a block filled with art, food and drink, live music and activities for adults and kids alike!

Hope to see you at one (or both) of the shows!

Stevo

Remember, the show starts at 8:30PM and includes our great friends and Chicago musicians, Cletus Darby, The Purcells, and Kitty Devine. You can save a couple of bucks by getting tickets in advance here for $8. At the door they are $10.

Listen in tomorrow at 93.1FM (or through the XRT website if you are outside the Chicago listening area) and see us at the show Friday!

As all good rockers will tell you, leather pants do not mix well with heat and humidity. As such I Lost Control have been holed up at their air-conditioned HQ plotting for the future.

Jennifer has taken some time out and we’re delighted to welcome new-born Melody May to the extended I Lost Control family. Congratulations to Jennifer and husband Kyle of The Vindits for successfully putting two Chicago bands out of action for a few months

In the meantime, we’re very pleased to draft JB Hopkins on the skins. An alumni of the Athens, GA scene, read more about him in our ‘About’ page.

Lots of good things happening over the next few months.

Up coming airwave alerts:

• Thursday Sep 1, 8 – 9 pm WLUW
• Wednesday Sep 7, 6 – 7 pm. Fearless Radio

(all times Chicago local)

We’ll be talking our usual rubbish, and spinning tracks off the Cones & Arrows EP. Speaking of which…

Up coming show alerts:

• **EP Release Show** Friday 9 Sep …The Abbey Pub
• Tuesday 18 Oct …Martyrs
• Wednesday 16 Nov …Double Door(free show!)

http://www.big810am.com/

Our fearless leader Steve will be talking about the new EP with with the indomitable Alt.Classics radio show. Check out their Facebook page and tune in live to hear thoughts on life, the universe and international kitten rescue.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/AltClassics/154909451232467, click ‘Like’ for a nice surprise.

Show starts at 7pm Chicago time, but we’re not quite sure when Steveo takes to the air just yet

Further details to follow…

*Update*

According to the Alt.Classics Facebook show, looks like a Joy Division themed show is in the offing!

*Update 2*

Here’s the interview: Steve_interview_BIG810AM

Thanks again to Tim @ Alt.Classics – check ‘em out, we particularly enjoyed the Joy Division and Frank Zappa sections of the show.

This came totally out of the blue. We knew that the pre-release of our debut EP, Cones & Arrows was creating some buzz on the East Coast, so we didn’t think too much when we had a press kit request from Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY. We sent it along and then, frankly, kinda forgot about it.

Last week I got a call from an “independent writer” from New York who wanted to get some background about the band. Although it was a short ten minute interview, but I was pretty excited about it. She said that it was for an upcoming article about Midwest bands but couldn’t tell me exactly when and where the article would be published. I sorta figured that we were being talked about in The Deli , CHIRP or maybe The Indie…

Then came word today through a special UPS delivery. The contents included an article and a mock-up of a magazine cover. A ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE COVER. That’s right folks. We’re going to be on a news stand near you, cover band for the great Rolling Stone with an article about terrific bands like Gag Order, Team Band, The Debauchers, Boutros, and us! I can’t believe it!

The mock up is posted here. Since the publication hits the news stands today, we could let the “cat out of the bag.” Grab a copy and read the article…it’s awesome!

We’re so excited about being part of this resurgence of great rock!

• Fielded – 62 votes (10%)
• Grey Ghost – 59 votes (9%)
• I Lost Control – 196 votes (32%)
• Pet Peeve – 243 votes (40%)
• The Singleman Affair – 34 votes (5%)

… which means I Lost Control finished a strong second. Many thanks for your vote and support, and of course congratulations to Pet Peeve, who are worthy winners.

On a related note, I Lost Control is now pushing #48 in the Deli’s ‘all genres’ chart, and have somehow sneaked up to #6 in the Chicago Indie Chart.

Wow! No idea how that happened. If anyone sees Steveo, please tell him not to change his lucky underpants – they seem to be working.