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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Formed: December 2003

The hook-laden, melody driven quartet known as Capital Eye hails from Chicago's North Side. Formed in late 2003 by lead guitarist Jimmy Mayhem, Capital Eye has underwent a series of lineup changes before becoming a close, talented, and solid unit with great chemistry in 2006 with lead vocalist Marie Gouwens, drummer Liam O'Brien and bassist Dave Gall. Following Liam's departure in early summer 2008, Charles "Inferno Kilgannon" Bacani (ex-Gone All Summer, Capital Eye) has returned to take over the drums once again.
Their distinctive sound echoes the band's diverse influences creating earnestness, walls of distorted instrument volume, and pop sensibility, backing up their lead singer's dynamic voice and wide range. Lyricists Jimmy and Marie pen in lines of experience on themes dealing with love, alienation, personal politics, sarcasm, social and political angst, and a ray of hope that may or may not be found. Capital Eye shines on stage and plays fun, energetic shows while also keeping a warm and intimate relationship with their fans. They are also one of the hardest working bands, racking in countless hours of self promotion and can be seen all over Chicago spreading the word outside of many different venues. Their "in your face" presence, glowing personalities, and catchy music send them well on their way to putting their mark on the Chicago Punk Rock scene!

Please visit our myspace for more music: www.myspace.com/capitaleye

Check out Capital Eye on Aritao Record's latest compilation "A Blossoming"!
www.aritaorecords.com

"This solid collection of tunes from Chicago-based record label Aritao Records yields an oppotunity to sample up-and-coming artists and bands. Highlights inclue the upbeat "Hard Ball" from Capital Eye. By the time it's over you'll be ready to commit to these local artists' full-length albums.****"
- J. Fischer, Columbia Chronicle