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A Birdsong Valentine

Rank #1 Chicago, IL Rock / Alternative / Metal

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Bio: A BIRDSONG VALENTINE’S BIOGRAPHY:

This isn't your typical alt-rock / hardcore group inspired by screaming, shredding guitars and melodic 3 part harmonies. To be sure, their sound incorporates those elements, but the group possesses more depth and desire than most involved with the emo-core/po... See Full Bio

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A BIRDSONG VALENTINE FAREWELL SHOW ANNOUANCED! SATURDAY AUG 22ND @ THE METRO (CHICAGO)

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"We incorporate a lot of different sounds and genres to create that A Birdsong Valentine feel."

— Michael Schmitt, The RedEye

“A BIRDSONG VALENTINE HEADLINES Q101 SHOW! ”

— AEMMP

“A Birdsong Valentine has had a lot of success in a small period of time. ”

— Supernova.com

"ABV's sound is something truly organic for the modern industry's days of chart-seeking pop chords and promiscuous lyrics.A Birdsong Valentine's high-energy live performance is something I don't suggest you should miss!"

— Charlotte Goldmann, Dancing With The Stars Tour

“For any of you that think musicians are just a bunch of artists with no business sense, the Chicago Noise Machine is out to prove otherwise. ”

— TheLocalTourist.com

“The idea for the group originated in July when a few of the bands were at the Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., having a couple of drinks and talking about the way the scene used to be, said Brian Bender, lead singer of A Birdsong Valentine.”

— Steven Schnarr, The Columbia Chronicle

“Very focused songwriting. Solid performers. They write parts that serve the song rather than their individual egos! ”

— Doug McBride, Gravity Studios

“I’ve known the lead singer/screamer of this rock band for awhile. I’d met Brian Bender as the sound guy at Elbo Room and only later learned that his band was A Birdsong Valentine.”

— The Local Tourist, NBC5 Street Team

“The live show is even better with a high energy performance by each of the four members. ”

— SouthSide On The Town, Fearless Radio

“It's hard to believe Chicago's A Birdsong Valentine formed two years ago without the thing that's become known among fans -- or at least, within the band -- as "the Brian Bender scream." ”

— Lisa Balde, Daily Herald

“Wow! The tracks sound great!!! My favorite is still Who Lie Before Me.”

— Mark Blewett, FOH/Engineer (The Used/Goldfinger)

“Good stuff… Brian Bender has the best scream in the city”

— Roger Jansen, KMA Management/MOBfest

"Each time I see them I'm amazed by their sustained energy, and by their ability; both as a group and as individual talents. Brian is a great front man, and his vocals are some of the strongest I have heard. I wish I could have worked on their record."

— Mike Hari, Producer/Photographer

“One of Chicago’s best upcoming live and local bands”

— The Onion

“I contracted A Birdsong Valentine to play a Q101 event on behalf of Miller Brewing Company at the Chicagoland Speedway for NASCAR. These guys rocked the entire Miller Lite Party Deck! I would definitely use them again for this event and any others that I need a great band for. Rock on! ”

— Chris Andrews, Q101.1 National Sales Manager

“The Last Band Standing competition had 2000 bands submit entries and all of those bands were listened to. Bands received over 600,000 votes from people for that competition, which is amazing. A BIRDSONG VALENTINE was one of the 12 bands nationally to advance to the semi-finals.”

— Charles Attal, Lollapalooza/Austin City Limits

“The Career of Chicago’s hardcore rock band A BIRDSONG VALENTINE is taking flight once again”

— M.Fagerhoim, Columbia Chronicle

“A very impressive choice to cover that LOST PROPHET song, Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja”

— Alan Cox, Q101FM WKQX Morning Show

“Wow. I went to a Birdsong show, not knowing what to expect. When I left the show, the intensity of the performance kept me up hours afterwards like 2 cans of Red Bull. Its an experience everyone should have at least once, like a Portillos cheesebuger.”

— Paul Farahvar, Shoeshine Boy Productions

“As a producer, it was a delight to work with a band that has such a pro-attitude and well crafted songs. I would call it an explosion of pure power. Can’t wait to check them out live!”

— Matt Mercado, Sonic Palace Studios

“The MySpace page layout looks great with the video widget in there, and "Who Lie Before Me" is rockin! ”

— Neal Moody, Reverb Nation

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Who Lie Before Me
Who Lie Before Me
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Sink Or Swim
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The One (Single)
The One (Single)
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Play "Rest In Peace With You"
Rest In Peace With You
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Knowing The Problem
Knowing The Problem
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Aug 22

Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL, US | 6:00pm
Metro Chicago
Chicago, IL, US
Sat Aug 22 6:00pm
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2009
Jun 13

Congress Theater
Chicago, IL, US | 10:30pm
Congress Theater
Chicago, IL, US
Sat Jun 13 10:30pm
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2009
Apr 18

Elbo Room
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Elbo Room
Chicago, IL, US
Sat Apr 18 8:00pm
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2009
Apr 3

Durty Nellie's
Palatine, IL, US | 7:00pm
Durty Nellie's
Palatine, IL, US
Fri Apr 3 7:00pm
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2009
Mar 8

Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL, US | 8:00pm
Reggie's Rock Club
Chicago, IL, US
Sun Mar 8 8:00pm
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