The First Rule
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Past
MAR
22
2019
Lombard, IL
Brauerhouse
I Was There
OCT
12
2018
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix Club
I Was There
AUG
25
2018
Spring Grove, IL
KC's Cabin
I Was There
MAR
24
2018
Kenosha, WI
Brat Stop
I Was There
FEB
03
2018
Oshkosh, WI
Reptile Palace
I Was There
OCT
27
2017
Kenosha, WI
The Brat Stop
I Was There
OCT
13
2017
Kenosha, WI
The Port
I Was There
JUN
16
2017
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
MAY
27
2017
Milwaukee, WI
Local Club Anything
I Was There
MAY
13
2017
Kenosha, WI
The Waves Bar & Grill
I Was There
MAY
06
2017
Chicago, IL
Silvie's Lounge
I Was There
APR
21
2017
Racine, WI
McAuliffe's Pub
I Was There
NOV
20
2016
Milwaukee, WI
Miramar Theatre
I Was There
SEP
09
2016
Milwaukee, WI
BBC's Upper Level
I Was There
AUG
06
2016
Spring Grove, IL
KC's Cabin
I Was There
JUL
23
2016
Milwaukee, WI
Landmark Lanes
I Was There
JUL
22
2016
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
JUL
09
2016
Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest
I Was There
JUN
18
2016
Johnsburg, IL
McHenry Moose Lodge #691
I Was There
MAY
27
2016
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
APR
01
2016
Kenosha, WI
Brat Stop
I Was There
MAR
11
2016
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
FEB
20
2016
Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Oasis
I Was There
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About The First Rule
The First Rule is an Alternative/Punk Rock band based out of Kenosha, WI. The band started as a musical collaboration project between founding members Chris Shanahan and Nick O'Malley. Nick had the lyrics for several songs already written and Chris wrote and recorded original music to accompany them. Working on the project intermittently for a year, the two wrote and recorded demo versions of enough songs to begin looking into playing live and recording the songs professionally. In anticipation of these goals, the duo added drummer Mike Wynn, Jr. and lead guitarist Chris Urso. After one show, Chelsey Corrin was added as a second guitarist. In addition to the songs that Nick and Chris started with, the whole band has had input in writing, creating a strong and diverse repertoire of songs. 2016 was filled with shows in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Lake County IL, and West Chicago, including performing at Summerfest 2016, and opening for nationally touring band, Project 86. In October, one line-up change was made, replacing Chris Urso with new lead guitarist, Bo Ledman.
Nick O’Malley, lead singer. Nick is originally from Des Plaines, IL, and currently resides in Racine, WI. After performing in the band Hiding Remington in high school, he went away from music to pursue comedy and film making. He recently got back into songwriting and founded The First Rule as lyricist and lead singer.
Chris Shanahan, guitar and bass. Chris grew up in Carbondale, IL, and currently lives in Kenosha, WI. He has been playing piano and guitar for over 20 years. In college, he played bass in pop/indie band Radio Love Songs and hard rock band Headfix. He has since been working under the moniker “Just Chris Acoustic” until helping found The First Rule as a writer and multi-instrumentalist.
Mike Wynn Jr. is from Kenosha, WI, and resides in Racine, WI. He has been the drummer for several local bands, including Look Out!, FRANTiC, and Right Hand Man. He is the current drummer for Rainy Day Crush in addition to The First Rule.
Bo Ledman lives in Zion, IL. He joined The First Rule as lead guitarist in October of 2016. He also plays in Kenosha-based band, The Rough Cut.
Chelsey Corrin currently lives in her hometown of Kenosha, WI. She joined The First Rule as the rhythm guitarist in the summer of 2015.
Nick O’Malley, lead singer. Nick is originally from Des Plaines, IL, and currently resides in Racine, WI. After performing in the band Hiding Remington in high school, he went away from music to pursue comedy and film making. He recently got back into songwriting and founded The First Rule as lyricist and lead singer.
Chris Shanahan, guitar and bass. Chris grew up in Carbondale, IL, and currently lives in Kenosha, WI. He has been playing piano and guitar for over 20 years. In college, he played bass in pop/indie band Radio Love Songs and hard rock band Headfix. He has since been working under the moniker “Just Chris Acoustic” until helping found The First Rule as a writer and multi-instrumentalist.
Mike Wynn Jr. is from Kenosha, WI, and resides in Racine, WI. He has been the drummer for several local bands, including Look Out!, FRANTiC, and Right Hand Man. He is the current drummer for Rainy Day Crush in addition to The First Rule.
Bo Ledman lives in Zion, IL. He joined The First Rule as lead guitarist in October of 2016. He also plays in Kenosha-based band, The Rough Cut.
Chelsey Corrin currently lives in her hometown of Kenosha, WI. She joined The First Rule as the rhythm guitarist in the summer of 2015.
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Genres:
Alternative, Alternative Rock & Punk, Pop Punk, Rock, Punk
Band Members:
Money Mike Wynn Jr.: Drums Keyboard & Backing Vocals, Chelsey Corrin: Rhythm Guitar, Nicholas O'Malley: Vocals, Bo Ledman: Lead Guitar, Just Chris Shanahan: Bass & Backing Vocals
Hometown:
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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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
MAR
22
2019
Lombard, IL
Brauerhouse
I Was There
OCT
12
2018
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix Club
I Was There
AUG
25
2018
Spring Grove, IL
KC's Cabin
I Was There
MAR
24
2018
Kenosha, WI
Brat Stop
I Was There
FEB
03
2018
Oshkosh, WI
Reptile Palace
I Was There
OCT
27
2017
Kenosha, WI
The Brat Stop
I Was There
OCT
13
2017
Kenosha, WI
The Port
I Was There
JUN
16
2017
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
MAY
27
2017
Milwaukee, WI
Local Club Anything
I Was There
MAY
13
2017
Kenosha, WI
The Waves Bar & Grill
I Was There
MAY
06
2017
Chicago, IL
Silvie's Lounge
I Was There
APR
21
2017
Racine, WI
McAuliffe's Pub
I Was There
NOV
20
2016
Milwaukee, WI
Miramar Theatre
I Was There
SEP
09
2016
Milwaukee, WI
BBC's Upper Level
I Was There
AUG
06
2016
Spring Grove, IL
KC's Cabin
I Was There
JUL
23
2016
Milwaukee, WI
Landmark Lanes
I Was There
JUL
22
2016
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
JUL
09
2016
Milwaukee, WI
Summerfest
I Was There
JUN
18
2016
Johnsburg, IL
McHenry Moose Lodge #691
I Was There
MAY
27
2016
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
APR
01
2016
Kenosha, WI
Brat Stop
I Was There
MAR
11
2016
Kenosha, WI
Hattrix
I Was There
FEB
20
2016
Grayslake, IL
Grayslake Oasis
I Was There
Show More Dates
About The First Rule
The First Rule is an Alternative/Punk Rock band based out of Kenosha, WI. The band started as a musical collaboration project between founding members Chris Shanahan and Nick O'Malley. Nick had the lyrics for several songs already written and Chris wrote and recorded original music to accompany them. Working on the project intermittently for a year, the two wrote and recorded demo versions of enough songs to begin looking into playing live and recording the songs professionally. In anticipation of these goals, the duo added drummer Mike Wynn, Jr. and lead guitarist Chris Urso. After one show, Chelsey Corrin was added as a second guitarist. In addition to the songs that Nick and Chris started with, the whole band has had input in writing, creating a strong and diverse repertoire of songs. 2016 was filled with shows in Kenosha, Milwaukee, Lake County IL, and West Chicago, including performing at Summerfest 2016, and opening for nationally touring band, Project 86. In October, one line-up change was made, replacing Chris Urso with new lead guitarist, Bo Ledman.
Nick O’Malley, lead singer. Nick is originally from Des Plaines, IL, and currently resides in Racine, WI. After performing in the band Hiding Remington in high school, he went away from music to pursue comedy and film making. He recently got back into songwriting and founded The First Rule as lyricist and lead singer.
Chris Shanahan, guitar and bass. Chris grew up in Carbondale, IL, and currently lives in Kenosha, WI. He has been playing piano and guitar for over 20 years. In college, he played bass in pop/indie band Radio Love Songs and hard rock band Headfix. He has since been working under the moniker “Just Chris Acoustic” until helping found The First Rule as a writer and multi-instrumentalist.
Mike Wynn Jr. is from Kenosha, WI, and resides in Racine, WI. He has been the drummer for several local bands, including Look Out!, FRANTiC, and Right Hand Man. He is the current drummer for Rainy Day Crush in addition to The First Rule.
Bo Ledman lives in Zion, IL. He joined The First Rule as lead guitarist in October of 2016. He also plays in Kenosha-based band, The Rough Cut.
Chelsey Corrin currently lives in her hometown of Kenosha, WI. She joined The First Rule as the rhythm guitarist in the summer of 2015.
Nick O’Malley, lead singer. Nick is originally from Des Plaines, IL, and currently resides in Racine, WI. After performing in the band Hiding Remington in high school, he went away from music to pursue comedy and film making. He recently got back into songwriting and founded The First Rule as lyricist and lead singer.
Chris Shanahan, guitar and bass. Chris grew up in Carbondale, IL, and currently lives in Kenosha, WI. He has been playing piano and guitar for over 20 years. In college, he played bass in pop/indie band Radio Love Songs and hard rock band Headfix. He has since been working under the moniker “Just Chris Acoustic” until helping found The First Rule as a writer and multi-instrumentalist.
Mike Wynn Jr. is from Kenosha, WI, and resides in Racine, WI. He has been the drummer for several local bands, including Look Out!, FRANTiC, and Right Hand Man. He is the current drummer for Rainy Day Crush in addition to The First Rule.
Bo Ledman lives in Zion, IL. He joined The First Rule as lead guitarist in October of 2016. He also plays in Kenosha-based band, The Rough Cut.
Chelsey Corrin currently lives in her hometown of Kenosha, WI. She joined The First Rule as the rhythm guitarist in the summer of 2015.
Show More
Genres:
Alternative, Alternative Rock & Punk, Pop Punk, Rock, Punk
Band Members:
Money Mike Wynn Jr.: Drums Keyboard & Backing Vocals, Chelsey Corrin: Rhythm Guitar, Nicholas O'Malley: Vocals, Bo Ledman: Lead Guitar, Just Chris Shanahan: Bass & Backing Vocals
Hometown:
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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