After the breakup of Chicago ska-punk heroes Slapstick in 1996, the group splintered in two. One of the bands that rose like a phoenix from the ashes was Tuesday. The band only ever released an 8-song cassette demo (of which four songs appear on the Early Summer EP) and one full-length called Freewheelin which was released by Asian Man Records in 1997.
Despite starting with a little remnant of Slapstick’s ska sound, Tuesday’s sound evolved into something of a pop-punk/emo hybrid. You are thinking that sounds awful, right? Not so. Back before emo was a dirty word it is pretty evident that Dan, Rob, and Matt we probably listening to (and taking cues from) bands like The Promise Ring while also remaining true to their punk roots. I think I saw Tuesday live six times during their brief existence with bands like Less Than Jake, Smoking Popes, Skagina, Allister, and Animal Chin. They were great every time.
At one point they added some dude named Tyler on second guitar, but Tuesday sorta sputtered to a halt when Dan Andriano joined Alkaline Trio. Drummer Rob Kellenberger has kept busy and has since played in bands like Duvall, Smoking Popes, and Colossal. You can still (I think) find Tuesday’s lone album Freewheelin in print from Asian Man Records. I highly recommend that you check it out.
MP3 | Tuesday – Hold On Demo Tape
MP3 | Tuesday – Everybody Was In Love Demo Tape
MP3 | Tuesday – Put A Little Love In Your Heart Demo Tape
MP3 | Tuesday – It’s A Bright Light Early Summer EP
MP3 | Tuesday – So Awake Freewheelin
Awesome! I’ve been looking for a copy of that demo tape since I lost mine probably ten years ago. It’s great to hear those songs again. If anyone knows where I could find the complete demo, please let me know!
By the way, these “Incomplete History…” posts really take me back. Thanks for the memories.