Saababanks

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Saababanks was formed in 2000 in Muncie, Indiana by guitarist Eric Johnson, bassist Mike Lewellen and drummer Ryan Croke. After a few months of songwriting the band cut a demo at Electric Audio with Steve Albini at the helm. Shortly afterward Ryan Croke left the band and was replaced with current drummer Brand Smith. Brand's recording studio in Markleville, Indiana became the band's new headquarters and the origin of all their subsequent demos and albums. A 2002 demo garnered the attention of Carbondale, Illinois-based Wooden Man Records who released the band's self-titled debut album to a nationwide audience in 2004. Soon after Saababanks began touring to support the album, guitarist Eric Johnson's other band Brazil was picked up by Fearless Records. Saababanks was thusly put "on hold" for several years as Brazil rigorously toured the U.S. and Canada. Brazil disbanded in 2008 and Saababanks was re-formed. The last few years have seen the band writing new material and playing shows throughout Indiana and the surrounding areas. Most recently, Saababanks has added a second guitarist, Aaron Smith (also a former Brazil member) to the lineup and are cutting their 2nd full-length album which is slated for independent release in mid-2011.  Album Reviews: While they're not explicit about it, Saababanks is one big "f*** you, New York" in their self-titled debut disc. Hailing from Markleville, Indiana (which sounds disturbingly made-up) they leave the listener wondering how

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