Taxi War Dance

A nu-metal band from Peoria, Illinois.

Bio:
Hailing from the small, industrial river city that is Peoria, Illinois. Taxi War Dance offers up emotionally charged music with attention-grabbing vocals, blistering guitars, and a muscular rhythm presence. The name Taxi War Dance originates from the 1939 song "Taxi War-Dance" by legendary jazz composer Count Basie. Born 1991, Taxi War Dance debuted as a cover band and over the years evolved with a few member changes. Bela and Fish are part of the original core with Jeff joining in 1994. Concentrating on playing originals exclusively, Taxi War Dance's self-titled debut EP was released the same year selling over 1000 copies. 1996 saw "Theory", their second release, sell close to 2000 copies with rave reviews and reaching #7 on Co-oP Records' Top Ten selling CD's in Central IL. In 1997 Taxi War Dance contributed to a local compilation CD, "Localmotive Vol. 1" with their song "Pretending", helping it sell more than 1300 copies. In 1999 "Happily Angry" was released selling over 2500 copies, again with rave reviews, and reaching #5 on Co-oP Records' Top Ten selling CD's in Central IL. Taxi War Dance's forth-coming CD "In My Mind", released 06-01-02, has already sold over 1000 copies. This CD is also enhanced with a video for "Her Picture " featuring live footage from the 2001 K-Rock Music Festival in Omaha, NE. 2001 also saw new recruit Brett Huntley take over drumming duties debuting with his new band in December 2001 as the opening act for Sevendust at the Madison Theatre in Peoria, IL. Constant touring has created a very loyal fan base. Intense live shows and audience interaction is Taxi War Dance's bread and butter. Combined, Taxi War Dance has sold over 8000 copies to date of their independent releases.

Taxi War Dance has shared the stage with the following bands:
Sevendust, Papa Roach, Linkin Park, Hed Pé, Mudvayne, Testament, Soil, Pro-Pain, Dope, Pissing Razors, Gravity Kills, Coal Chamber, Soulfly, Full Devil Jacket, Hatebreed, Jackyl, Supa Fuzz, Sister Machine Gun, Dokken, Motorhead, Slaughter, Cheap Trick, Great White, L.A. Guns, Mars, Fripp, Jason Bohnam, Head East, the Pimps, V-Shape Mind, and Altura.

Taxi War Dance has played the following festivals:
Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis, IN - July 2002
K-Rock Fest in Omaha, NE - June 2000 & 2001
Next Fest in Nashville, TN - March 2000
Mob Fest in Chicago, IL - June 2000 & 2001
Foundation's Forum in Los Angeles, CA - May 1997
Pigstock in Clinton, IA - '97, '98' 99, '00, '01
Vex Fest in Youngstown, OH - August 2001 & 2002

Taxi War Dance facts:
Taxi War Dance has worked with Grammy-winning producer Neil Kernon (Elton John, Hall & Oates, Black Sabbath) from StudioChicago Studios; with engineers Mike Lawyer and Matt Sepanic (Slipknot) at SR Audio Studios in Des Moines, IA; and with engineer Chris Sheppard (Smashing Pumpkins, Slayer) at CRC Studios in Chicago, IL.
Taxi War Dance was voted Band of the Month on www.Chicagolandmusic.net for Dec. 2002.
The song "Unfold" was recently added to WWCT 105.7 FM's playlist in Peoria, IL.
Taxi War Dance can be requested on WQLZ 92.7FM (Bandemonium) in Springfield, IL; KSAR Laser -103.3 FM in Des Moines, IA; WCPR 90.3 FM (Cable Radio) in Peoria, IL.
The song "My World" was featured on the BlueTorch program on FOX SPORTS.net in Feb. 2003.
All Taxi War Dance songs are published under Earblood Music (ASCAP).