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The Tanks
Punk band from IA
- discovered at labtones
- iowa
- iowa city
- punk
- svenskt
- swedish
- Shows on record
- 56
- Rooms played
- 47
- Cities
- 29
- Releases
- 6
- Last show
- Apr 13, 2014Alabama Music Box
About
The Tanks is a band from IA, tagged discovered at labtones, iowa, iowa city by its sources. Shows on record run from 2006 to 2014, across 47 rooms in 29 cities.
- Joseph Daniel Ross: member — MusicBrainz
- Kevin Koppes: member — MusicBrainz
- Adam Luksetich: member — MusicBrainz
- Steve Bennet: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- The Tanks has 6 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2005–2012 — MusicBrainz
- The Tanks has 687 listeners on Last.fm — The Tanks on Last.fm
- The Tanks has released 4 recordings between 2006 and 2012 — The Tanks on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
56 on record · SongkickNo upcoming shows on record.Know of one? Tell us
Shows per year
- 20061 show
- 20073 shows
- 20084 shows
- 20095 shows
- 201019 shows
- 20114 shows
- 20129 shows
- 20138 shows
- 20143 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2014 | Alabama Music Box · MobileSupportwith Anvil, Dread, Excessum, +1 | Support | Anvil, Dread, Excessum, +1 |
| Apr 11, 2014 | South Sounds Music Festival 2014 · MobileHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 3, 2014 | Schubas Tavern · ChicagoSupportwith Big Paraid, Verona Red | Support | Big Paraid, Verona Red |
| Dec 2, 2013 | The Grand Victory · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Pitom, Zvi, Plutonian, +1 | Headliner | Pitom, Zvi, Plutonian, +1 |
| Nov 15, 2013 | The Buccaneer · MemphisSupportwith Daikaiju, Zeitgeist, Hosoi Bros. | Support | Daikaiju, Zeitgeist, Hosoi Bros. |
| Aug 28, 2013 | Three Angels Diner · MemphisSupportwith Bear Claw | Support | Bear Claw |
| May 23, 2013 | Mojo on Main · NewarkHeadlinerwith Yonnie Mcfly, Party Posse | Headliner | Yonnie Mcfly, Party Posse |
| Apr 12, 2013 | SouthSounds Music Festival 2013 · MobileHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 9, 2013 | Ostrich Festival McDuffy's Stage 2013 · ChandlerHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 23, 2013 | Gabe's Oasis · Iowa CitySupportwith Mike Hard, TV Ghost, Rusty Buckets | Support | Mike Hard, TV Ghost, Rusty Buckets |
| Feb 21, 2013 | Hi-Tone Cafe - Old Old Location · MemphisSupportwith The Devils Right Hand | Support | The Devils Right Hand |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Gabe's Oasis · Iowa CityHeadlinerwith Roomrunner, Acoustic Guillotine | Headliner | Roomrunner, Acoustic Guillotine |
| Oct 4, 2012 | Club Red/Red Owl · MesaSupportwith Gypsyhawk, Flying Scorpion, Scorpion Child | Support | Gypsyhawk, Flying Scorpion, Scorpion Child |
| Sep 15, 2012 | Off Minor · DubuqueHeadlinerwith The Lines | Headliner | The Lines |
| Sep 8, 2012 | Hi-Tone Cafe - Old Location · MemphisSupportwith Dead Soldiers, The Modifiers, The Switchblade Kid | Support | Dead Soldiers, The Modifiers, The Switchblade Kid |
| Aug 4, 2012 | Gnarfest · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 22, 2012 | Rhythm Room · PhoenixSupportwith Andrew Duncan Brown, Tower of Hananel, Shattered Kennys, +4 | Support | Andrew Duncan Brown, Tower of Hananel, Shattered Kennys, +4 |
| Jul 12, 2012 | The Underground · MesaSupportwith The Semester Review, Head Injuries | Support | The Semester Review, Head Injuries |
| Mar 9, 2012 | Ostrich Festival 2012 · ChandlerHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Gabe's Oasis · Iowa CityHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 9, 2011 | Treasure Town · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Like Bats, Paper Mice, Die Time, +1 | Headliner | Like Bats, Paper Mice, Die Time, +1 |
| Jul 22, 2011 | Minglewood Hall · MemphisSupportwith Lord T & Eloise, Eric Gales Band, Glitch Doctor, +1 | Support | Lord T & Eloise, Eric Gales Band, Glitch Doctor, +1 |
| May 27, 2011 | Memphis Hates You Fest 2011 · MemphisHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 8, 2011 | Goulburn Railway Bowling Club · GoulburnSupportwith Thomy | Support | Thomy |
| Nov 30, 2010 | Frank's Power Plant · MilwaukeeSupportwith Death Dream, Jabberjosh, Cyborg Fortress | Support | Death Dream, Jabberjosh, Cyborg Fortress |
| Nov 26, 2010 | Replay Lounge · LawrenceSupportwith Jabber Josh, Living Ghost | Support | Jabber Josh, Living Ghost |
| Aug 29, 2010 | The Busted Lift · DubuqueSupportwith God Bullies | Support | God Bullies |
| Jul 14, 2010 | Gabe's Oasis · Iowa CitySupportwith Lightning Bolt, Supersonic Piss, Living Ghost | Support | Lightning Bolt, Supersonic Piss, Living Ghost |
| May 10, 2010 | Rhinoceropolis · DenverHeadlinerwith Form a Log, Lazy Magnet | Headliner | Form a Log, Lazy Magnet |
| May 9, 2010 | Provo · ProvoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 8, 2010 | The Red Room · BoiseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 6, 2010 | The Black Lodge · SeattleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 4, 2010 | Tiny Tavern · EugeneHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 1, 2010 | American Legion Post 206 · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Narwhal Party, Bastidas, Not The Government | Support | Narwhal Party, Bastidas, Not The Government |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Headhunters · AustinHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 1919 Hemphill · Fort WorthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 24, 2010 | Replay Lounge · LawrenceSupportwith The Spook Lights, Psychedelic Horseshit, Bandit Teeth, +2 | Support | The Spook Lights, Psychedelic Horseshit, Bandit Teeth, +2 |
| Apr 22, 2010 | Blue Moose Tap House · Iowa CitySupportwith Monotonix, Liberty Leg | Support | Monotonix, Liberty Leg |
| Apr 10, 2010 | Rhinoceropolis · DenverHeadlinerwith Hideous Men, Form a Log, Lazy Magnet, +1 | Headliner | Hideous Men, Form a Log, Lazy Magnet, +1 |
| Mar 6, 2010 | Hexagon Bar · MinneapolisSupportwith Red Pens, Disasteratti, Sharp Teeth, +1 | Support | Red Pens, Disasteratti, Sharp Teeth, +1 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | Turf Club · St. PaulSupportwith Tight Phantomz, Stnnng | Support | Tight Phantomz, Stnnng |
| Feb 8, 2010 | Le Saint Des Seins · ToulouseSupportwith GRAND BUREAU | Support | GRAND BUREAU |
| Jan 8, 2010 | La Cave Belge à Bordeaux · BordeauxHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 18, 2009 | Le Cri'Art · AuchHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 17, 2009 | LE BIKINI · Ramonville St AgneSupportwith Face B, Kalevala, MéMENTO, +2 | Support | Face B, Kalevala, MéMENTO, +2 |
| Nov 21, 2009 | La Gespe · TarbesSupportwith Rotor Jambreks, The Parisians | Support | Rotor Jambreks, The Parisians |
| Apr 16, 2009 | Cobra Lounge · ChicagoSupportwith The Lusties, The Wanderers | Support | The Lusties, The Wanderers |
| Mar 16, 2009 | Cobra Lounge · ChicagoSupportwith The Lusties, The Wanderers | Support | The Lusties, The Wanderers |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Permanent Records · ChicagoHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 12, 2008 | Thunderdome · ProvidenceHeadlinerwith Made In Mexico, Science for the People | Headliner | Made In Mexico, Science for the People |
| Nov 2, 2008 | Big V's · St. PaulHeadlinerwith Wolves in the Attic, The Molecules | Headliner | Wolves in the Attic, The Molecules |
| Mar 4, 2008 | The Picador · Iowa CitySupportwith Neptune, Lwa, Nimby | Support | Neptune, Lwa, Nimby |
| Dec 31, 2007 | The Picador · Iowa CitySupportwith Murder By Death, All Ages, Falcon Crest, +1 | Support | Murder By Death, All Ages, Falcon Crest, +1 |
| May 31, 2007 | Firehouse 13 · ProvidenceSupportwith Lolita Black, Butcherings, Tinsel Teeth, +1 | Support | Lolita Black, Butcherings, Tinsel Teeth, +1 |
| Mar 4, 2007 | The Picador · Iowa CitySupportwith Neptune, Lwa, Nimby | Support | Neptune, Lwa, Nimby |
| Jun 15, 2006 | Gabe's Oasis · Iowa CitySupportwith Apes | Support | Apes |
Where they play
47 rooms in 29 citiesRooms played most
- Gabe's Oasis · Iowa City5 shows
- The Picador · Iowa City3 shows
- Cobra Lounge · Chicago2 shows
- Replay Lounge · Lawrence2 shows
- Rhinoceropolis · Denver2 shows
Cities played
- Iowa City9 shows
- Chicago6 shows
- Memphis6 shows
- Mobile3 shows
- Chandler2 shows
and 24 other cities
Live history
56 shows on record- Shows counted
- 56
- First on record
- Jun 2006
- Latest on record
- Apr 2014
Shows per year
- 20061
- 20073
- 20084
- 20095
- 201019
- 20114
- 20129
- 20138
- 20143
Top rooms
- Gabe's Oasis, Iowa City · 5
- The Picador, Iowa City · 3
- Replay Lounge, Lawrence · 2
- Rhinoceropolis, Denver · 2
- Cobra Lounge, Chicago · 2
Top cities
- Iowa City, IA · 9
- Chicago, IL · 6
- Memphis, TN · 6
- Mobile, AL · 3
- Providence, RI · 2
Often on the bill with: Andrew Duhon, Lazy Magnet, Neptune, Nimby, Algernon Cadwallader, All Ages, Anvil, Audra Mae
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
6 releases, 2005–2012Epic Loads
2012 · Album
Skipping Pills
2010 · Ep
Miracle Baby
2009 · Ep
Keep Breaking Down
2008 · Album
Summon Creature
2006 · Album
Pull the Trigger, Bear.
2005 · Ep
Lineup
- Joseph Daniel Ross
- Kevin Koppes
- Adam Luksetich
Former
- Steve Bennet
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
5 members on record- Joseph Daniel Rossfrom 2008, end unknown
- Adam Luksetichtenure unknown
- Joe Rosstenure unknown
- Kevin Koppestenure unknown
- Steve Bennet?–2008
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Big Box (via Adam Luksetich), Foul Tip (via Adam Luksetich), Hitter (via Adam Luksetich), Lifestyles (via Adam Luksetich), Supersonic Piss (via Joseph Daniel Ross)
Shares members with: Eclipse Of Eden (via Joe Ross), Rue Morgue (via Joe Ross), Swing By Seven (via Joe Ross), These Needles (via Joe Ross)
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| The Tanks on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| The Tanks on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.