Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol / American Sharks / Pink Fuzz at Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL

See Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol / American Sharks / Pink Fuzz Live in Chicago on Friday, May 8, 2026, Doors Open at 10:00 PM

Doors: 9PM / Show: 10PM / 21+Our catalog has never been short on big dumb riffs, but the idea on this record was to really turn the screw, says RBBP bassist Aaron Metzdorf. On Big Dumb Riffs, that screw is cranked incredibly tight.We just wanted the part: The opening of Panteras Primal Concrete Sledge, the breakdown in Primus Pudding Time the shit that makes you move and lose your mind. Just that part the whole time.Across 11 concise, taut songs most clocking in around 2 minutes or less Rickshaw Billies Burger Patrol demonstrates their skillful ability to blend the merciless low end of Leo Lydons 8-string guitar, Aaron Metzdorfs masterful chordwork on the bass, and Sean St.Germains driving drumming.Hot on the heels of their breakout 5th studio release Doom Wop (2023), Rickshaw Billies Burger Patrol returns with Big Dumb Riffs: A whole new variant of the fuzzed out, overdriven, melodic, groovy music they have been making since 2016. While Big Dumb Riffs is decidedly more aggressive and rhythmic, it still retains the overtly melodic feel of Doom Wop. But Leo Lydons vocals are considerably more angry and negative (song titles like 1-800-EAT-SHIT and Body Bag should be a clue.)The whole writing process was, what if we just played two notes the whole song, Metzdorf says. What if we tuned down to almost unusable string tension?, what if we write a record that will make everyone say wow that is dumb? Leo and I really move around on stage a lot. Being a dingus is crucial to the groove. All these riffs were designed to allow us to act bigger and dumber on stage.Big Dumb Riffs will be available for streaming and download on March 22, 2024. LP to follow in late Spring.

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. Make sure to bring a valid ID

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