- - October 18, 2007. After four years of rocking and/or rolling, BU has decided to hang it up for awhile. This was not an easy decision as we will surely miss all of our fans who make our gigs what they are; a great time. We have had as much fun, or more than a band could have and it is due to all of you who come out and support us. We love you and will miss you. We would especially like to thank Jessica, the Rock Chick for all her hard work with the site and the photos. we are truly in your debt.There may come a day in the near future that our paths may cross again. We surely hope so. Until that time, may God bless you all and keep you safe. Be good to one another!   Bottoms Up! -Aug. 15, 2007 This time, it's not BU news, it's BU  makes the news! Here's the article that appeared  in the Courier news on Aug 10, 2007. Printable Copy.   -Dec. 2, 2006, As we approach 2007 BU has a new look. we welcome drummer Nate Glasser to our family.  His skills are mad and we are glad to have him! We are sad to say goodbye to Bill, our former drummer. He did great things for us and is a great guy. We know we will see him in the future.   We have some new venues to play as well! Duffy's in Palatine, Mulligan's in Lisle along with our regular favorites! We have lots of new tunes with the same attitude, so come on and get your Bottom out!

-Sept 20, 2006 Summer is over and BU will be rockin' in Fall. We all know summer was made for outdoor events and BU had it's share at Kief's Reef, Venice Tavern, Block Partiess and Schaumburg's Septemberfest. We look forward to seeing you in Lake Zurich, St. Charles, Warrenville, and Berwyn in the next few months.

It was nice to look out into the audiences and see our fans having fun and to meet the new ones.
 (Be sure to check out our Photo Section ...you may even see yourself!)

 The Bottoms Up shows promise to be even more entertaining with new songs, free give-aways and of course the fun-lovin interaction with each audience.

Be sure to print out the BU Schedule and save the dates. We look forward to meeting you, your friends and really appreciate your continued support. 

Thanks With An Edge!

-May 12, 2006

BU is starting to warm up with the weather! We are stretching our wings and venturing out to some new venues and also playing our favorite  joints as well. We will be invading Plainfield as well as St. Charles. We are even playing a 1980's themed gig at Pheasant Run in June!  We are also going outdoors on the Fox River for a Sunday afternoon jam at Kief's Reef and then a holiday weekend doubleheader! What more could you ask for? We have new tunes and a new attitude, so come on out and enjoy the sounds, the sun and the suds with BU!

-February 6, 2006

2006 is starting off to be a banner year for BU and it is all thanks to our loyal fans! We have hit the ground running and have not stopped. If you don't believe us, check out the photo section! The BU juggernaut is just beginning! We have scheduled stops in Warrenville, Batavia and Downers Grove to name but a few, so hop on board!  We will also be making some summer festival stops too, so stay tuned for that. Please leave us a message on our board, we would love to chat with y'all. We will take any and all song/wardrobe suggestions! Also check out our "fan-wear" section! There is some cool stuff.  Hope to see you all real soon. When you do, please come up and say hello! Don't forget to vote for BU in Suburban Nightlife Magazine's "Best of the Burbs" Reader's Poll! Just register through the link on our home page and remember to vote once a day in the categories "Best Rock Band", "Best Classic Rock Band", "Best Female Front for Band (Tami)" and "Best Male Front for Band (Doug)"!  Bottoms Up!

- November 29, 2005
Bottoms up is gearing up for the holidays by invading the big city! No, not Schaumburg, but Chicago! We have gigs in Edison park at the trusty Emerald Isle on December 3rd and then hit the big time at Joe's on Weed Street on December 10th. This is most likely our biggest gig to date and we will not disappoint! BU has also added merchandizing to our repertoire! We now offer BU fan-wear made to order. You can get anything from t-shirts and sweatshirts to BU clocks and underwear! Thanks to Jessica for hooking us up. I think we have honed our show to a fine edge and would love for you to see us soon and in 2006. until then Bottoms Up!

- October 10, 2005
It's almost Fall and the Bottoms Up band is wrapping up a great Summer. Hope you had a chance to catch one of the NEW shows that includes many new songs....exciting interactions with the audience....and free give-aways pitchers of beer, official BU tee shirts, etc.)  The band has consistently been receiving great reviews and compliments on the performances.  This is largely due to the new and existing fans who come out to see us each weekend.  Check the Photo Section and you may even see a picture of yourself.  So keep watching our schedule because new dates are always added.
  If you haven't seen the band lately, be sure to come out and enjoy a "red" hot evening of fun, dance and rock with an edge!
 

- July 29, 2005

- June 14, 2005
 Summer is heating up and so is BU! We have landed some high profile gigs, so come on out and enjoy the sounds and the weather! We kick it off outdoor at the Prairie Rock Brewfest in Elgin on June 18th and follow that up with a great venue; Keywester in Naperville on July 2nd!

We have added a lot of great tunes to get the party started and to keep it going! Hope to see you all very, very soon!

- April 25, 2005
White smoke! White smoke! White smoke has emerged from the bottoms up conclave! We have chosen a new female vocalist! Her chosen name is Erin Reynolds the first (also happens to be her real name) and she is ready to carry on the BU tradition of great vocalists!  We could not be more excited with our choice and are humbled that she has decided to join us! Come and see her work! We have a lot of exciting gigs coming up, including Hotshots in aurora (with a guest vocalist) and a new place (Doug's) in Aurora. We have added a lot of new tunes including some U2, AC/DC, Kelly Clarkson, heart, Avril and a lot more! Also, at every show, we draw names for free booze and a BU disc!

Come see the new lineup! We won't disappoint!

-March 15, 2005
Spring is here and the NEW Bottoms Up band is, too. As the fans already know, Joann-our female lead vocalist-is with child and will be leaving the band. Needless to say, we are all very happy for her but at the same time sad that she will be leaving. After approximately 2 years, she has set a standard of excellence that fans continue to enjoy at each show. Joann's "farewell performance" will be on April 1 at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin starting at 9 PM. Be sure to come out and wish her well as she "hits you with her best shot!" Also stay tuned as we announce and debut our NEW lead female vocalist. The format of the band will basically stay the same-alternating vocals with Doug and....well, you'll see! The new exciting Bottoms Up show will hit the stage at Hotshots in Warrenville on April 30th. Simply put...you will definitely want to be there! Thanks for your continued support of live music.

- February 1, 2005
Hey, it's February already and BU has a lot going on...a NEW website, banner and logo...a NEW demo CD...a NEW lead guitarist...and loads of NEW party songs! So lose the winter blues and come out to see the best of "rock with an edge" when we play in Des Plaines, Lisle and Romeoville. The band is going places in 2005...so stay tuned and thanks for your support!

- January 14, 2005
Happy New Year! Yada yada yada.. This is the all NEW and improved Bottoms Up band web site. You better have noticed that the website has a different look and feel to it...cool, right? All the good stuff is still around, like gig dates, photos, and bios but there will be more cool things for you to experience in the near future.  More sound and video clips, Bottoms Up merchandise, and an expanded message board for you to provide feedback and let us know how we are doing.

Please welcome a  new addition to the band (and website) is our new lead guitarist, Fred Johnson. Be sure to check him out in the “bios section” for details. Fred has a rich history of playing all types of music and many years of being in different bands . . . ranging from jazz to rock with an edge!

So mark your calendars and come on out to see the band….. The new music….The new guitarist….In the new year!  We really appreciate YOUR support. See you soon!