88 Fingers Louie (named after a shady piano salesman from the Flintstones cartoon) has played a very important part in Chicago's rich punk rock heritage.

The seminal Chicago melodic punk/hardcore band got their official start in 1993 they quickly started writing, playing shows and released three 7" records during their first year as a band. The band's sound was unique and a combination of all the things they loved about punk-rock— drawing influences from 80's California punk, east coast hardcore as well as midwestern hometown heroes the Bollweevils, Naked Raygun and Pegboy.

A lot has changed in the 18 years since Chicago's 88 Fingers Louie last released an album. What's most important is that they are back with a new album entitled Thank You For Being a Friend, and they can't wait for you to hear it.

88 Fingers Louie has teamed up with Florida's Bird Attack Records to release the new album