NOW AVAILABLE!
THE IDES OF MARCH FIRST ALL-NEW RELEASE IN 27 YEARS
“STILL 19”
“Let’s Go For It!”
That was the unanimous answer when Jim Peterik put forth the idea to have the IDES OF MARCH make a defining statement, the album of a lifetime, where each member of the band would bring their unique talents to the forefront. A sonic juggernaut that would cool a blazing summer day and warm the iciest Chicago night. Two years in the making that found the Boys from Berwyn reaching back into the past and drawing an arc into the future-standing up to the challenge of the 21st century. Think you know the Ides Of March sound?
…You ain’t heard nothin’ yet!
Although fiercely American, the Ides were born with an eye on the freedom and creativity of the British Invasion. Being Chicago guys, this interest was filtered through the soul and grit that was all around them. This is the theme that is held on loosely throughout “Still 19”. The Brass has never been hotter, the vocals never sweeter, the lyrics never deeper, and never has the band had more fun. It’s complex, clever music that is light years away from what you’d expect from the band, yet is instantly recognizable as the Ides.
It was a whole-band effort, starting with a stack of Peterik songs that often find some familiar names alongside his on the writing credits. The arrangements allowed whoever had the hot idea to run with it, leaving no stone unturned. Jim and Larry slaved over the mix and mastering in intense sessions, resulting in a pristine document. Like we said, it’s the album of a lifetime.
JIM PETERIK and SCOTT MAY appeared on the Bob and Tom Radio show March 31st and on the Bob and Tom TV show April 1. Jim and Scott appeared with Ides Pal (And Bob and Tom regular) TIM CAVANAGH doing Tim's "Vehicle 2010" parody, and also a medley of Ides/Survivor/.38 special tunes. Bob and Tom were very generous in their time, allowing the boys 90 minutes of their highly-rated show-with an in-depth interview interspersed with a lot of funny stuff as well.
Berwyn to the world!!
Recently the Ides of March were asked to sing our National Anthem at a Chicago Bulls game. Thanks go out to Bill Karambelas for his wonderful job of recording this for our enjoyment. To listen to the Ides rendition just visit our Multi-Media Page.
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