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We go on FIRST at 8PM Downstairs. Please tell the doorman you are there to see ILLICITIZEN.also appearing:8:45pm Hazzie Muzik9:30pm Talain10:25am James Keyes11:20pm Old Man Cactus12:15am Dress your Wounds (read more)

8088 Records Compilation IV - Available at Music Venues

Posted by on March 19, 2010

The 8088 Record Collective Compilation (IV) is out now. Illicitizen is pleased to be featured as track #11 with 18 other independent minded folks. (read more)

Friday night Live

Posted by on March 15, 2010

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UPDATE: March 13 show

Posted by on March 7, 2010

Now with Whiskey Kills the Butterflies.Whiskey Kills the Butterflies myspace, reverbnationAppearing live with Illicitizen at:Champions2109 Avent Ferry RdRaleigh, NC 27606United StatesView on MapPhone: 919-833-8337Website: http://www.championsbars.com/mission-valley/ (read more)

March 13, Raleigh NC

Posted by on March 4, 2010

Raleigh NC Sports Bars | Pool & Billiard Tables | Darts | Raleigh North Carolina (read more)

February 26 - Chesapeake VA

Posted by on February 22, 2010

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C'mon you sons-of-Charlotte, Do you want to live forever?

Posted by on February 18, 2010

Things you could miss tonight if you went out to see illicitizen @ the Keg-n-Cue:That guy in that sit-com is going to say that catch-phrase. His wife/girlfriend/daughter will show him up to be a buffoon. Albeit a lovable one.The local sporting thing will have a dramatic win or loss choreographed around the prime commercial spot.That local and or national politician will say something any 4th grader… (read more)

Some adrienne.allexia photos of us last week

Posted by on February 7, 2010

Originally uploaded by adrienne.allexiaThe good folks of Goodnight Raleigh happened into Slim's during theSnowmageddon. Here's one of the pics from that night. (read more)

Ch-ch-ch-changes Feb 19 Keg & Cue

Posted by on February 4, 2010

We have moved our monthly residency gig at the pool hall to 3rd Friday (was 3rd Sat). I KNOW, that's like MiND BOGGLING! (read more)

Made it back!

Posted by on January 31, 2010

Slim's was a blast but that was the longest, slowest trip from Raleigh to Charlotte ever. (read more)

Next Friday in Raleigh

Posted by on January 22, 2010

Miss this show and die of really bad scabies.227 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh NC919-833-6557 (read more)

Haiti Benefit Concert Boston MA

Posted by on January 14, 2010

Unlimited Services will be hosting a a Benefit Concert to support the earthquake victims of Haiti. I wish to extend the live performances to variety of Artists. The Artists will be requested to pay $5 each to play within the Benefit Concert (all monies will be donated to the Mercy Corps, for the Haitians victims).Venue: Media Arts Center at the Roxbury Community College … (read more)

2k9, Now Officially Over.

Posted by on January 12, 2010

You might have missed us with the brilliant/sincere T_B_A_ at SK Net last week. You poor, poor bastards.In any event, we'll be back at the pool hall this Saturday. (read more)

2k9 aint over!

Posted by on December 26, 2009

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Two-fer this weekend (Raleigh/Charlotte) NC

Posted by on December 16, 2009

This Friday show just dropped out of the international space station onto us. Ouch. Anyway so far we KNOW we'll be playing with Mumu Tutu in Raleigh, NC @ Slim's Downtown. Doors open @ 10pm.And Saturday we're back doing our Monthly Res at the Keg & Cue in Charlotte NC. (read more)

What I am Going on about...

Posted by on December 4, 2009

This is a list of the songs (in no certain order) and a description of what (I think) they are about.monstr0 - This song is a 1st person narrative from a crooked dictator that will use any means to keep people under their rule. “I am the king, of everything / That I can get away with.”therapy - This is what happens when you call in specialists to help you deal with your troubled history.olives… (read more)

Last Night You Missed...

Posted by on December 3, 2009

If you didn't make it out to Snug Harbor last night; you missed out on seeing locals: The Swaggerettes and touring act (MS) Come On Go With Us. Yes here you have it, proof that we do in fact get out from time to time. Burying that bus behind the recording compound does take a lot of time, dontcha know? (read more)

Recording Continues...

Posted by on December 1, 2009

I was able to track the vocals for five of the 15 songs on our first LP. In no certain order:New New One; Detached; MinervAmerica; Irresponsible; Estate. (read more)

Recording..

Posted by on November 29, 2009

We've been pretty productive this Holiday break. Thus far we've gotten all the drum tracks, most of the bass and half of the guitar tracking done. Check our mobile uploads bin for pictures... Cheers, Eric. (read more)

Peter Wochniak pics of us @ Fubar (St Louis)

Posted by on November 16, 2009

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Memphis

Posted by on November 15, 2009

The home of Elvis and Ancient Greece...or some such. (read more)

Chicago / Columbus / St Louis

Posted by on November 11, 2009

Here are some pictures from our show at the Elbo Room and in Chicago.Bernie's is a Great little Punk Rock Basement. Locals Rustmoth were so cool and supportive. We can't WAIT to come back to Columbus. We had 3 comedians open the show and that was such a fun transition into the rock.We had a super time last night in St Louis. Four bands cancelled but Carridale, Illicitizen, and Hear Me Roar still managed… (read more)

Nov 9. So tired have to drive in the a.m.

Posted by on November 10, 2009

great show w/ Rustmoth in Columbus. Have to eat and crash for tomorrow brings hell-driving to St Louis . (read more)

Nov 8 INDIANA IS BIG

Posted by on November 9, 2009

Wow I had no idea we would be spending so much time in Indiana. Traveling from Cincinnati to Chicago allows you a lot of time to think about... well everything. Some noteworthy things I saw. Some crazy looking deciduous trees that had some kind of fruit or flower that was pale yellow and round like a tennis ball. The leaves were all gone. No idea what they were and at 70mph zipping up I-65 I don't… (read more)

Nov 7. Nashville to Cinci

Posted by on November 8, 2009

Sorry to all the fine bands that rocked the Blue Rock Tavern. Our cam battery died right after we got there. Here are the pics up until that point. (read more)

Nov 6. Pt 2

Posted by on November 6, 2009

Details later...must sleep (read more)

Nov 6. We Made it to Nashville, Mom.

Posted by on November 6, 2009

Putting the ROCK to Rockslide we finally got around that sucker on I-40. Emerson, we finally opted for 321 to Johnson City. I don't know if we'll do that on the way back. Maria and mountains do not mix well.We got started at 5am this morning and were on the road shortly after 6. The mission began the night before with the ritual shaving of the singer's head. Here are some pictures. If you are in the… (read more)

Tour Errata Zenyatta Erotica

Posted by on November 4, 2009

Here is the complete schedule (for you hippies following us in the microbuses).11/6 : LOUDHOUSE COFEE Load in @ 5pm. Show @ 7PM CST 11/7 BLUE ROCK TAVERN: Load in @ 8pm. Show @ 10PM EST Bearcast Radio 3pm EST 11/8 ELBO ROOM: Load in @ 8pm. Show @ 9PM CST we play @ 11PMCST *UPDATE* There will be streaming video here 11/9 BERNIE'S DISTILLERY: Load in @ 8-9pm. Show @ 10PM EST 11/10 FUBAR: Load in @ 6pm.… (read more)

Test blog from my phone.

Posted by on October 31, 2009

Yeah I hope you all have a happy safe all Hallow's Eve. I told you guys not to egg Henry Gordon,s house until tonight. Duh.lorem ipsum is this on? Check.one. Check three. Feelings. Whoah oh oh feelings. (read more)

A Couple Things

Posted by on October 29, 2009

Some of the times I posted for shows in November are WRONG. Here's the str8 dope.11/6/2009 - Loudhouse Coffee Greenbrier TN (w/ Rusty Sharp Things; PHocian Gate).Show starts at 7PM CST.11/10/2009 - FUBAR St Louis MO (w/ Carridale, Call Me Goliath and others)Show starts at 7PM CST. (read more)

ILLICITIZEN ALBUM ART search

Posted by on October 22, 2009

Ok, so we are accepting submissions for album art. In the realm of Good, Fast, and Cheap (Pick Any Two) -we pick Good, and Cheap (or inexpensive). I probably won't need it for more than a month or two. Parties desirous of submitting art should be familiar with our work. About half of the album is available online in demo form. I'd prefer you sent me links to submissions. I may just DIY it. But if… (read more)

Hi ho, Slow it Goes

Posted by on October 21, 2009

Hey everyone, here's a quick update on the recording process. Maria is about halfway done with the bass guitar tracks. I've just barely started tracking guitar. We got sidetracked by my trip to FL and the break in the waterline. Everything is still on track for the November tour.-Eric (read more)

11/9/09 Columbus OH, still need 1 band to play w/ us

Posted by on October 14, 2009

Show is at Bernie's Distillery we would like to play between 2 locals. Rustmoth is one. We need one more band to play with ILLICITIZEN. (read more)

Tshirts are here

Posted by on October 12, 2009

Size small Medium LARGE EXTRA LARGE Light or Dark?(subject to availability)$12USD(includes shipping) (read more)

T-shirts and Stickers Coming Soon

Posted by on September 28, 2009

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September 26 Big Show!

Posted by on September 1, 2009

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And on the 8th day the lard created slideshows...

Posted by on August 23, 2009

View allGet your own (read more)

Saturday - Tremont - 8/22

Posted by on August 18, 2009

We are opening this show. Prompt start at 9pm. (read more)

Take one for the TeamSters.

Posted by on August 18, 2009

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Sunday August 2 - Jeff's Bucket Shop

Posted by on July 31, 2009

Show Starts at 11PM. (read more)

zSHARE - Jarvis Cocker Discosong pilooski mix.mp3

Posted by on July 25, 2009

zSHARE - Jarvis Cocker Discosong pilooski mix.mp3Shared via AddThis (read more)

the remains of July...

Posted by on July 11, 2009

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we're on your phone

Posted by Eric on May 16, 2009

I know...because the rampant flyering, incessant Tweets, and late night bootie calls were not bad enough...Go here: adva.us/illicitizen Then send that nice man in Nigeria your bank account info. (read more)

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