Album Notes

Vultures are Lovebirds Biography

Vultures are Lovebirds now appears to be ready for the proverbial "big time."

Formed in 1996, VAL Features a powerful combination of post-new wave soul, heartfelt angst, and introspective lyrics that get your mind (as well as your feet) moving. Think Radiohead and The Cure with a touch of Counting Crows and a dash of motown. Not only a treat for the ears, but visually appealing as well, VAL is renowned for their live shows and loyal fanbase. They have played some of Chicago's finest venues such as Schubas, Elbo Room, and Beat Kitchen to name a few. As the new millennium begins, modern music is searching for a voice. Vultures are Lovebirds are ready.

"VULTURES ARE LOVEBIRDS, INTENTIONALLY OR OTHERWISE, ARE ON THE EDGE OF AN INSURGENT EIGHTIES ALTERNATIVE POP REVIVAL WHICH HAS BEEN THREATENING TO EMERGE EVER SINCE THE 1980'S ENDED. THEIR DARK GUITAR AND KEYBOARD ATMOSPHERES, AND THEIR SLICK BASSLINES RECALL ENGLISH ALTERNATIVE BANDS LIKE (EARLY) JAMES, THE CURE AND GENE LOVES JEZEBEL. THIS IS BLENDED WITH THE SENSIBILITY OF 1990'S MIX 101.9-FM ALTERNA-ADULT POP, MIRRORING THE SOFTER ETHOS OF UNDARK MIDWEST SUBURBAN BANDS LIKE THE GOO GOO DOLLS AND TOAD THE WET SPROCKET"
- DARRYL CATER, CHICAGOGIGS.COM

"WITH INFLUENCES SUCH AS ROBERT SMITH OF THE CURE AND BEAT WRITER WILLIAM BURROUGHS, (RICK) SKOWYRA'S MUSIC MAKES A LOT OF SENSE. IT'S INTROSPECTIVE, MELODIC, CATCHY AND MOODY."
- CENTERSTAGE CHICAGO

"JUMPY, LUSH, ALTERNATIVE ROCK ... A NICE PACKAGE THAT WOULD FIT WELL ON COLLEGE OR MAINSTREAM RADIO"
- JIM ESCH - ORANGE STREET PRESS

"I'M A HUGE FAN OF THE MUSIC THAT WORKS ITS WAY TO AN EMOTIONAL PEAK... THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY BANDS THAT CAN REALLY DO THAT" - - JEREMY HEERDT - LOCAL CHAOS - FM89.1 WONC

Vultures are Lovebirds are
Rick Skowyra - Lead Vocal
Dan Williams - Guitar, Keyboard, Vocal
Bob Cislo - Bass, Vocal
Andy Sacinski - Guitar
Eric Matteson - Drums, Percussion

For Bookings / Info
(312)388-6019
2001 S Calumet Ave. #402 Chicago, IL 60616
lovevultures@yahoo.com
www.vulturesarelovebirds.com