AJJ @ Metro (3/12)

The sound and style of AJJ somehow seem to parody the minutiae of human suffering, making it packable and fun, a way to laugh at it. Founded in Phoenix in 2004 by lead vocalist and guitarist Sean Bonnette and bassist Ben Gallaty, have managed to turn what sounds like the ramblings of a mad man into an uppercut towards life in sonic form. AJJ tells it’s stories to the tune of a blend between folk and punk, crossing distorted vocals with an acoustic guitar. Every song and every album made by AJJ have a clever and wacky title, perfect for memorizing that one perfect line you’re going to bring up in casual conversation to look like you’re funny.

 

AJJ began releasing music in 2005 with their debut LP Candy Cigarettes & Cap Guns, which led them to the nomination of Best Americana band by The Phoenix New Times. Their second album People Who Can Eat People Are the Luckiest People in the World led to them going on tours around America and Europe. Their fourth album Knife Man was a new level for AJJ’s political commentary and use of sarcastic rage, finding high critical praise. Their sixth studio album The Bible 2 contained several hit singles such as Junkie Church and Goodbye, Oh Goodbye. Their latest album which came out this year is Good Luck Everybody.

 

AJJ’s is spoken work set on a racetrack going a thousand miles per hour. Be sure to see Good Luck Everybody performed live next year!

 

AJJ

 

Friday, March 12, 2021

 

Doors: 6:00 PM

 

Show: 7:00 PM

 

All Ages

 

General Admission $20

 

Metro

 

3730 N Clark St

 

Chicago, IL 60613

 

More information here

 

Purchase tickets here

 

MacGregor Salmon: Transfer student from Texas A&M to Loyola University Chicago, I am a Film and Digital Media major. Though my primary study is in film, I love all things creative and want to immerse myself in all kinds of mediums. Sharing and discovering music with others has always been an important part of my relationships with others. I grew up on funk, and the first song I can remember hearing is Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder. I still have much love for funk, but I also lean towards alternative, jazz, and anything experimental as I love to hear how new artists are changing the music scene. I find myself on Soundcloud often, looking for creative new works by independent artists. I also consider myself to be a writer, I love to write creative short stories, but I also want to use my skills as a writer to further my appreciation and understanding of music, and the artists behind their work.
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