who did BENDER

Band Members:
Brian Bender: Guitar/Vox, Dave York: Guitar/Vox, Luke Neris: Bass/Vox, Nick Markese: Drums

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Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy… we are rockin' now. So many positive things have happened with the band that we are thrilled to tell you about. It's Beau-t-full, Fantastic and SICK! Let's get it on with the updates.

*Luke Neris on BASS!!!* who did BENDER is happy to announce that we have found a new band mate to play the low tones for the Band. Luke Neris will be the full time bass player for the group. His first show was at the Cubby Bear on Saturday June 28th. The boy can play and move like their is no tomorrow.

*We love Staci Rothchild* Last month we started working with Sound Art Management. Staci Rothchild has become our full time manager and has been doing a fabulous job. She's got connections, she's got her shit together and she's a looker too : ) We are very happy to be on the same management company that works with:

-American Motherload -Best Days Behind -Blackmaker -Drive -Egostatic -Fashion Bomb -Gidgets Gaga -Mighty Fine Machine -Miles of Empty -Strain Busy Sky

*Jagermeister helping out* We would like to thank Adam Grayer who represents Jager Music for giving us an opportunity to work with the company. We will be receiving a bunch of Jager gear and gimmicks to use and give away at the shows. We will be taking tons of pictures for the website with people enjoying the good times of Jager, so make sure you take a shower and do your hair before you come out to party with us. Chances are you will be on the website.

Also, if you buy the band shots of Jager while they are performing on stage, you will get a free t-shirt and a picture with band that will be on whodidBENDER.com.

*The EP is done (you know you want it)* Our first EP (you know you want it) is finally done. It is a four song disc with the following tracks:

1) Kill Your Idol 2) Sorry to Disappoint 3) The Southern Havana Munchies 4) Cockrock (you know you want it)

We recorded, mixed and mastered the album at Studio Chicago with producer Freddie Breitberg. The album sounds sick and wrong. You can download the tracks at our AUDIO section of the website. Please shoot us an e-mail and let us know what you think.

*Radio Interviews Available for Download* When you visit the who did BENDER AUDIO section, you will be able to download live interviews that the band did with Pooch, Kevin and Monologue at 88.3FM WXAV and Jacob over at 88.3FM WZRD. Fun stuff for you kids to listen to.

*New photos and website updates by July 20th* We are having a new photo shoot with Rich Markese of Markese photography within the next two weeks. The photo gallery will be updated as soon as we get the pictures developed.

We will also be adding new sections to the website:

-Lyrics -Street Team Members -Fan/Groupie/After Party Photos -Dedicated Bender Babe Pictorials (NICE!!!) -On Da Web (wdB on Music Sites) *Shows out of our ass* who did BENDER will be rocking out the Midwest and soon the West Coast. Working with Sound Art Management and Scott Graybeal of SomacLTD.com, we have tons of shows from now until September. Please check the TOUR section to see the nearest show to you including 21+ and ALL AGES!

6/05 | Thanks to POOCH and the LOVE HAMMERS

So our buddy Pooch from 88.3FM WXAV got us involved with the Love Hammers for a show at The Bottom Lounge on Saturday June 7th (more info in the "Tour" section). This is a great opportunity to play a show with these guys and our buddies "Pinch". We would like to thank everybody involved for getting us this show, it's promising to kick ass.

*Radio Interview and Live Performance* On Friday the 13th of June, the Bender crew will be At WXAV (88.3FM) doing an on-air radio interview with a live acoustic set. Tune in from 1pm to 3pm to check out Pooch's "Sick and Spiffy" show. who did BENDER will also be headlining at the Elbo Room that night, so you can have your full dose of BENDER Loving!!! Did I hear their are going to be surprises at this show!?! What did these sick bastards do now???

5/21 | So much to do, so little time

Wow, it's been one thing after another. First off, we would like to thank everybody for their support for the band. All of you that come out to the shows, send us e-mails, and even the ex-lovers for taking the time to help out, it means the world to us.

So let us get to some updates for the band:

*Props to Nick Markese* Nick Markese played with B.B. King's daughter, Shirley King, at Colombia College on May 3 for the Grammy in the School event.

*Thanks POOCH!!!* Big thanks to Pooch and the rest of the X @ 88.3 FM WXAV. We went in for a live interview and got to perform six songs live on air. Other then the great experience and the chance to perform live in front of a vast array of Catholic School Girls, we got the whole set recorded and will be releasing a CD that will have the interview, the live acoustic sets, some studio tracks, and live cuts from the Double Door show. It's so spiffy that it's SICK!

*Relay for Life* The American Cancer Society asked us to headline the Relay for Life event in Skokie, Illinois. It's a true honor to have the opportunity to play the event and have John Cusack and Joan Cusack perform a live improv act on the main stage right before our set. Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.

*88.3 FM WZRD on Fri May 23* who did BENDER will be performing live on 88.3fm WZRD from 9pm to midnight on Friday May 23. This will be an acoustic set with a live interview. It's promising to be fun.

*SPOOKY* who did BENDER will be headlining the Elbo Room on Friday the 13th of June. If you have any luck what so ever, you will come out to the event to see the surprises that the band has planned for the night of superstition. More info will be posted when made available.

5/01 | whodidBENDER.com Version 2.0

Version 2.0 of whodidBENDER.com is launched. It is more user friendly and gives more options to its guests. Certain sections will be getting updated throughout the month of May. Continue to check back to see updates and what's new with the band.

4/29 | 88.3FM WXAV : Interviews, Radio Play, Contests…

On Friday May 9th, 2003, who did BENDER will be making a special guest appearance on 88.3FM from 1pm to 3pm. They will be performing some acoustical sets and being interviewed by Chris Puchmelter a.k.a. "Pooch". It will also be the debut of the band getting radio play from the station.

The band is also involved with an online contest to be able to play live at a WXAV concert during the summer. Log onto:

http://www.sxu.edu/student/wxav/index.html

to cast your votes daily. Your support can help the band get to perform at this event.

3/28 | BENDER Babe JILL!!!

Our friend Jill will be heading the BENDER Babes and taking care of event planning at most of our shows. Money Raffles, BENDER Babe of the month, "I did BENDER" contests and more. Jill will also have the "Outside-In Event Review" which will include weekly articles on anything from drunken men throwing themselves at Bender Babes while embarrassing themselves to how well the crowd enjoyed the beverage of the month. If you would like more info on becoming a BENDER Babe or just want to talk to Jill, throw her an e-mail at:

Jill@whodidBENDER.com

3/26 | Markese Photography

BENDER wants to thank Rich Markese for his help in taking the time away from SOAK MAGAZINE to take some promo shots of the band. Check out his photography of some of the most beautiful women in the world at:

www.markesephotography.com