Alleys and Gangways continues to evolve with more complex layered melodies, driving rhythm, and insightful lyrics while staying true to their roots in the Chicago punk rock scene. With Chris Walls (drums) and RJ Gonzini (guitar) joining founding members Jaret O'Neill (vocals), Nick Thomas (guitar), and Davey Grzeslo (bass), Alleys and Gangways is back at it with their third EP, "Take This Outside". "Take This Outside" , like their previous EPs, was recorded with audio engineer and local legend Dan Tinkler. "Take This Outside" has a dynamic yet cohesive range that will leave you feeling like you took a punch to the gut, and by the next song you're floating on air.

Your Friendly Party Punk rock Hooligans from Chicago The year was 2006. The day was no different than any other Fall Day in Normal, IL. Five guys got together for the first time in a cramped basement to start what can be described as a true underdog story that they only slightly remember. Fueled by Admiral Nelson and a desire to write uninhibited Party Punk The band started playing house parties, winning numerous local battle of the bands and the hearts of every college kid they played in front of. Then a serendipitious and well-earned placement at one of the main stages at SummerFest in Milwaukee in 2009 brought the band to heights beyond their imagination. Many bands would have peaked at this point. After all, how do you top that? Well, within a month of them playing the festival they had signed their first Management contract. In The Fall of 2012 The Run Around released what would easily be their most impressive and impactful body of work yet in Welcome to the Circus. Their CD release show was to a sold out Hard Rock Café in Chicago and they haven’t looked back yet. At the same time they released a video for their biggest single to date “Chicago” that has over 30,000 plays. Everyone that has heard that song has said the same thing “I can’t wait to hear that song in Chicago sport stadiums.” Since the release the band has helped pack and sometimes sell out The House of Blues, The Metro, Reggies, The Cubby Bear and Durty Nellies just to name a few. Just like their music, The Run Around fans are rowdy and dedicated. One thing that hasn’t changed from the frat party basements, this bands stage show and energy goes unmatched. Their albums will draw you in, there live show will make you a lifelong fan.

Post-Hardcore from the south side of Chicago, Illinois.

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