Choke Chains
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SEP
20
2019
Green Bay, WI
Lyric Room
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JUL
21
2018
Green Bay, WI
Lyric Room
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NOV
11
2017
Detroit, MI
PJ's Lager House
I Was There
JAN
15
2017
Columbus, OH
Ace Of Cups
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JUL
19
2016
Chicago, IL
Empty Bottle
I Was There
MAY
28
2016
Columbus, OH
Cafe Bourbon St/The Summit
I Was There
MAY
27
2016
Kalamazoo, MI
Free Clinic
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MAY
26
2016
Hamtramck, MI
Kelly's Bar
I Was There
MAY
05
2016
Lansing, MI
Mac's Bar
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APR
28
2016
Kalamazoo, MI
Louie's Trophy House
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APR
20
2016
Grand Rapids, MI
Pyramid Scheme
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APR
08
2016
Grand Rapids, MI
Mulligan's Pub
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MAR
26
2016
Detroit, MI
UFO Factory
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DEC
31
2015
Chicago, IL
Empty Bottle
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About Choke Chains
The secret history of punk rock full of many half-truths and outright lies, but is clear about this: the heart of punk rock lies in the Midwestern United States, and the heart of Midwestern Punk Rock is in Michigan. No one knows for sure why that mitten-shaped state is as important to punk rock as it is, but there are many theories: the harsh winters, rebellion against the overbearing, puritanical Dutch who’ve infested much of the state, or just growing up surrounded by water and rust. The reasons are not important. All you need to know is that it was there, in the beginning, where the Stooges crawled out of the primordial ooze of white bucks and sock hops to bring forth a new world. A better, dirtier world, and it is this new world that spawned Choke Chains. Choke Chains are purveyors of a brutally hilarious brand of rock and roll. They are not wet- behind-the-ears hipsters playing spot the influence, but are instead battle-scarred, somewhat worse-for-the-wear veterans clearly, if not exactly cleanly, expressing their rage and frustration. They may be angrier than you, but that’s only because they’re smarter too. And funnier. They are a mugger who makes you laugh. Choke Chains produce a sound and fury signifying killer hooks and a jet black sense of humor. Coalescing around legendary Michigan scene-maker, Thomas Jackson Potter (he of Bantam Rooster and the Dirtbombs, among many others), this literal band of misfits is made up of members from other Midwestern powerhouses like the Chinese Millionaires, No Bails, Blank Schatz, and more. They are important not because they are pushing any boundaries, but because they are pushing buttons. Because they speak truth to the powerless. Because they don’t take anything, especially themselves too seriously. They are the breath of foul-smelling air that reminds you that you’re alive. You need Choke Chains much more than they need you. Cheap guitars through barely functional pedals.
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Genres:
Choke Chains
Hometown:
Michigan, Vermont
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Bandsintown Merch
Circle Hat
$25.0 USD
Live Collage Sweatshirt
$45.0 USD
Rainbow T-Shirt
$30.0 USD
Circle Beanie
$20.0 USD
Concerts and tour dates
Past
SEP
20
2019
Green Bay, WI
Lyric Room
I Was There
JUL
21
2018
Green Bay, WI
Lyric Room
I Was There
NOV
11
2017
Detroit, MI
PJ's Lager House
I Was There
JAN
15
2017
Columbus, OH
Ace Of Cups
I Was There
JUL
19
2016
Chicago, IL
Empty Bottle
I Was There
MAY
28
2016
Columbus, OH
Cafe Bourbon St/The Summit
I Was There
MAY
27
2016
Kalamazoo, MI
Free Clinic
I Was There
MAY
26
2016
Hamtramck, MI
Kelly's Bar
I Was There
MAY
05
2016
Lansing, MI
Mac's Bar
I Was There
APR
28
2016
Kalamazoo, MI
Louie's Trophy House
I Was There
APR
20
2016
Grand Rapids, MI
Pyramid Scheme
I Was There
APR
08
2016
Grand Rapids, MI
Mulligan's Pub
I Was There
MAR
26
2016
Detroit, MI
UFO Factory
I Was There
DEC
31
2015
Chicago, IL
Empty Bottle
I Was There
Show More Dates
About Choke Chains
The secret history of punk rock full of many half-truths and outright lies, but is clear about this: the heart of punk rock lies in the Midwestern United States, and the heart of Midwestern Punk Rock is in Michigan. No one knows for sure why that mitten-shaped state is as important to punk rock as it is, but there are many theories: the harsh winters, rebellion against the overbearing, puritanical Dutch who’ve infested much of the state, or just growing up surrounded by water and rust. The reasons are not important. All you need to know is that it was there, in the beginning, where the Stooges crawled out of the primordial ooze of white bucks and sock hops to bring forth a new world. A better, dirtier world, and it is this new world that spawned Choke Chains. Choke Chains are purveyors of a brutally hilarious brand of rock and roll. They are not wet- behind-the-ears hipsters playing spot the influence, but are instead battle-scarred, somewhat worse-for-the-wear veterans clearly, if not exactly cleanly, expressing their rage and frustration. They may be angrier than you, but that’s only because they’re smarter too. And funnier. They are a mugger who makes you laugh. Choke Chains produce a sound and fury signifying killer hooks and a jet black sense of humor. Coalescing around legendary Michigan scene-maker, Thomas Jackson Potter (he of Bantam Rooster and the Dirtbombs, among many others), this literal band of misfits is made up of members from other Midwestern powerhouses like the Chinese Millionaires, No Bails, Blank Schatz, and more. They are important not because they are pushing any boundaries, but because they are pushing buttons. Because they speak truth to the powerless. Because they don’t take anything, especially themselves too seriously. They are the breath of foul-smelling air that reminds you that you’re alive. You need Choke Chains much more than they need you. Cheap guitars through barely functional pedals.
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Genres:
Choke Chains
Hometown:
Michigan, Vermont
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