The Bollweevils (band)
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The Bollweevils are a punk band from Chicago
which was active during the 1990s.
The members consisted of Daryl Wilson on vocals, Bob Skwerski on bass, Ken Fitzner ("Ken Weevil") on guitar, and Brian Czarnik (who played simultaneously in Oblivion
) on drums later replaced by Brett Friesen (who played simultaneously in Houseboy
). They formed during the Naked Raygun
era which was where the band members met and also, for whom they eventually opened.
The group released a number of albums on Dr. Strange Records
; though, their first, minor releases were on Underdog Records.
In the summer of 1993, the band went on a cross-country road tour with the Smoking Popes
.
Ultimately, the Bollweevils dissipated when Daryl completed medical school and became a doctor. Ken started a new band, The Feds. The Bollweevils reunited for one show in late 2003 for WLUW
, the college radio station at Loyola University Chicago
, and then again on November 3 and played a show at Double Door
and November 5, 2006 for Riot Fest at the Congress Theater
, which Naked Raygun headlined. The group says it will play another show if they can get 1000 friends on their MySpace
account. In 2007, the group posted on their official website: "The Bollweevils reunion at Riot Fest 2006 wasn't a one-off deal and we're all super stoked to say that we’re a band again".
Ken Weevil is the creator of Fitzner's Law, which is a rule of thumb that reads as follows: Any song that contains the words "Hey" or "Go" is automatically good!
"Carol EP" (Bollweevils/4-Squares split) released 1997 Dr. Strange Records Quincy Shanks Records: 4-Squares Releases
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
which was active during the 1990s.
The members consisted of Daryl Wilson on vocals, Bob Skwerski on bass, Ken Fitzner ("Ken Weevil") on guitar, and Brian Czarnik (who played simultaneously in Oblivion
Oblivion (band)
Oblivion was a punk rock group from the Chicago area. The band was composed of Pete Kourim on bass guitar and lead vocals, Scott Ozark on guitar and back-up vocals, and Brian Czarnik on drums.- History :...
) on drums later replaced by Brett Friesen (who played simultaneously in Houseboy
Houseboy
A Houseboy is typically a male servant or assistant who performs domestic or personal chores. Examples of its usage include:*An American slang term that originated in World War II for a native boy who helped a soldier perform basic responsibilities like cleaning, laundry, ironing, shoe-shining,...
). They formed during the Naked Raygun
Naked Raygun
Naked Raygun is a Chicago-based punk rock group. Initially active from 1980 to about 1992, Naked Raygun had several short-lived reunions afterwards and a full-time reformation in 2006....
era which was where the band members met and also, for whom they eventually opened.
The group released a number of albums on Dr. Strange Records
Dr. Strange Records
Dr. Strange Records is a record label and record store located in Alta Loma, California. It started out as an apartment-based distro in 1988 and became a record label in 1989, run out of the "Doc's" apartment until 1997 when the store was first opened....
; though, their first, minor releases were on Underdog Records.
In the summer of 1993, the band went on a cross-country road tour with the Smoking Popes
Smoking Popes
The Smoking Popes are an American pop punk from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1991. They play punk-influenced pop music with crooning vocals...
.
Ultimately, the Bollweevils dissipated when Daryl completed medical school and became a doctor. Ken started a new band, The Feds. The Bollweevils reunited for one show in late 2003 for WLUW
WLUW
WLUW is a college radio station owned and operated by Loyola University Chicago, serving Chicago, Illinois and its northern suburbs. WLUW was founded by Jim Wagner and Michael Russo in the 1970s and they ran the station until Loyola University offered more funding and support...
, the college radio station at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a private Jesuit research university located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1870 under the title St...
, and then again on November 3 and played a show at Double Door
Double Door
Double Door is a concert hall and nightclub located at 1572 N. Milwaukee Avenue, in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. The venue was first opened on June 12, 1994, and is co-owned by Andy Barrett, Sean Mulroney and Joe Shanahan...
and November 5, 2006 for Riot Fest at the Congress Theater
Congress Theater
The Congress Theater in Chicago, built by Fridstein and Company in 1926 for the movie theater chain of Lubliner and Trinz, is a surviving example of a movie palace. It features ornate exterior and interior design work, in a combination of the Classical Revival and Italian Renaissance styles.The...
, which Naked Raygun headlined. The group says it will play another show if they can get 1000 friends on their MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
account. In 2007, the group posted on their official website: "The Bollweevils reunion at Riot Fest 2006 wasn't a one-off deal and we're all super stoked to say that we’re a band again".
Ken Weevil is the creator of Fitzner's Law, which is a rule of thumb that reads as follows: Any song that contains the words "Hey" or "Go" is automatically good!
Albums
- Stick Your Neck Out! (released 1994 on Dr. Strange RecordsDr. Strange RecordsDr. Strange Records is a record label and record store located in Alta Loma, California. It started out as an apartment-based distro in 1988 and became a record label in 1989, run out of the "Doc's" apartment until 1997 when the store was first opened....
) - History of the Bollweevils, Part I (released 1995 on Dr. Strange Records) - compilation of pre-Stick Your Neck Out releases
- Heavyweight (released 1995 on Dr. Strange Records)
- Weevillive (released 1996 on Dr. Strange Records) - live album
- History of the Bollweevils, Part II (released 1999 on Dr. Strange Records) - compilation of post-Stick Your Neck Out releases
Minor releases
- A Deadly Duo (Bollweevils/The FreezeThe FreezeThe Freeze are a hardcore punk rock band from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Freeze formed in late 1978. At the time all members were in high school. The Freeze are generally considered to be a Boston hardcore band, but they never truly fit into the typical Boston mold. Like most hardcore groups, the...
splitSplit albumA split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively...
, released 1996 on Dr. Strange Records)
"Carol EP" (Bollweevils/4-Squares split) released 1997 Dr. Strange Records Quincy Shanks Records: 4-Squares Releases
- Plan 7" From Outer Space! (Bollweevils/Sleepasaurus splitSplit albumA split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively...
, released 1997 on Motherbox Records) - Doc HopperDoc Hopper (band)Doc Hopper was an American punk band from Maine, and later Boston, Massachusetts who released material through Go-Kart Records and a number of smaller independent record labels throughout their career. A fixture at the MidEast in Cambridge, Mass...
/ Bollweevils splitSplit albumA split album is a music album which includes tracks by two or more separate artists. There have been singles and EPs released in the same nature, which can be referred to as split singles and split EPs respectively...
(released 1997)
External links
- Official site
- Bollweevils on MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- Dr. Strange Records
- Bollweevils at trouser press