Minus Six

"A guitarless band may seem strange at first, but the piano-bass-drums-and-sax group called Minus Six is proving that they don't need that particular instrument to make an impressive rock sound." - Mark McLaughlin
http://findusat309.com/articles/2004/Minus_Six.html

Kevin Carton - Piano, Harmonica, Lead Vocals (wonka06@yahoo.com)
Rob Baner - Drums
Kameron Rummans - Bass Guitar, Vocals (BassMasterKam@yahoo.com)
Matt Sivertsen - Saxophones, Tin-Whistle, Vocals (tamsax23@mchsi.com)
http://www.geocities.com/minussixsite/shows.html
(Formerly Tyler Kaschke - Drums (tykash@hotmail.com))

Kevin Carton at Fireworks. Some more pictures from the show:

Matt Sivertsen 1
Matt Sivertsen 2
Kameron Rummans with Matt in the background
Tyler Kaschke

Booking

Matt Sivertsen
minussix@mchsi.com
(309) 757-7342

Press

"WOW! This is a debut release for this group, and I'm floored! Kevin Carton, the lead vocalist and pianist, is someone I have reviewed in the past. With the addition of Tyler Kaschcke-drums, Kameron Rummans-bass guitar/vocals, and Matt Sivertsen-saxophones/tin whistle/vocals, this quartet has created a catchy, heart-felt release!" - Kelly Buckner
http://www.nefariousmag.com/Article.aspx?IssueID=55&SectionID=6&SubSectionID=3&ArticleID=1265

"A crowd of about thirty is packed into The Dead Poet's, a small coffee shop in Moline. Upbeat, rockin' music blares out of the small speakers. My friend and I don't hold back. We dance, cheer, and sing along to this awesome high school band that we've stumbled upon: Minus Six. The next two hours are filled with a good mix of catchy originals and covers from Ben Folds to old standards like 'Jump, Jive, and Wail.'"
http://www.yourmomonline.com/articles/2004/08/02/mix_music/doc410e629cd082b287439952.txt

"The music starts with slow bass chords as a collection of animated high-school-aged girls ring the stage. The band, on wireless microphones, starts the show by emerging from the excited throng. It's somehow fitting that Minus Six begins its music there, among its fans." - Todd Welvaert
http://findusat309.com/articles/2004/Minus_Six_04.html

"Another key element of the night was the music. There were mixed impressions about both the DJ and the band. Abby Meyers, a sophomore from Rocky, said she liked Minus Six because there wasn't as much rap. Maggie Slavin, a freshman at Rivermont, thought Minus Six was really good. Katie Arp, a freshman from Assumption, said she really liked the DJ. Overall, there was enough of a mix between the DJ and the band so that everyone could enjoy at least some part of the music." - Katie Brennan and Danna Wulf
http://www.yourmomonline.com/articles/2004/11/30/schools/doc41aca68e707d6668256381.txt

Some 2005 Shows

may 14th: Theo's Java Club
apr. 29th: Fireworks Coffeehouse
apr. 15th: Moline Community Center
apr. 9th: Theo's Java Club
apr. 2nd: Youngstown Cafe
mar. 19th: TEC Teen Night
mar. 9th: Winner's Circle in Geneseo, IL
feb. 18th: Fireworks Coffeehouse
feb. 17th: Wilson Middle School Dance
jan. 29th: Theo's Java Club in the district of rock island, il
jan. 22nd: Younstown Cafe
jan. 14th: Moline Community Center
jan. 8th: Youngstown Cafe

Some 2004 Shows

dec. 10th: Theo's Java Club
nov. 27th: Dead Poet's Espresso
nov. 24th: Jingle Jam - Festival of Trees
oct. 30th: Dead Poet's Espresso
oct. 29th: Alleman Football Rally
sept. 26th: QC Marathon
sept. 25th: Alleman Student Hunger Drive
sept. 10th: Theo's Java Club
aug. 20th: Dead Poet's Espresso Courtyard
aug. 13th: Rollin' on the River - Downtown Naperville in naperville, il
july 24th: Dead Poet's Espresso Courtyard
july 16th: Culeman's Hall Maurissa O'Donnell Benefit
july 10th: Aqualetic Swim Club (Teen Night) in rock island, il
july 9th: Palmer College Party (Haley & Emma)
june 18th: Dead Poet's Espresso Courtyard
june 5th: Dead Poet's Espresso Courtyard CD RELEASE PARTY!
may 31st: Allie M. and Jody H. Graduation Party at TPC Deere Run in silvis, il
may 29th: Theo's Java Club
may 21st: Dead Poet's Espresso
may 8th: HCRA Rodeo in orion, il
apr. 24th: Alleman Variety Show in rock island, il
apr. 4th: Amie Vanderostyne Birthday Party
apr. 3rd: Dead Poet's Espresso
mar. 27th: Dead Poet's Espresso
mar. 19th: Dead Poet's Espresso.
mar. 13th: The Loft @ 605 in champaign, il: .
mar. 6th: Reach Out Retreat in dixon, il: .
feb. 27th: Dead Poet's Espresso.
feb. 20th: Dead Poet's Espresso.
feb. 11th: Christ the King SPEC.
feb. 7th: Christ the King Snow Ball.
feb. 6th: Fireworks Coffee House.
jan. 31st: Theo's Java Club:
jan. 30th: Dead Poet's Espresso.
jan. 16th: Dead Poet's Espresso.

Some 2003 Shows