Because wombats are built for digging...dig?

Yes. Mostly in the Chicago club scene. I always enjoy playing live for an appreciative audience. Special moment? Opening for Bob Geldof in a 600 person capacity club in Chicago.

I don't think it changes "the industry" at all. "The industry" is becoming more money driven and less music driven - giving new artists less chance to survive - because it is has been consolidated into larger corporations, controlled by number cruchers, who are more concerned with instant commercial success ("here today/gone tomorrow flavor-of-the-week" acts)and instant big money. However, the internet gives artists a vehicle to expose their music to a very large market: the world.

Yes - If I saw it as benefiting and promoting my music career. No matter how big the record company, it still comes down to the people and the resources used to promote the music.

Kevin Giragosian, singer/songwriter/guitarist for The Wombats, has been a part of the Chicago music scene for a number of years - live and on the radio. The commitment to music began in the fall of 1996 when he and his brother and drummer, Kegham, gave up all conventional work to concentrate full-time on their music career. Together, with various bass players, they have thrilled audiences at every major club-venue in Chicago. Over the years, their recordings have been local-favorite picks of djs at Chicago's most respected modern-rock radio stations. "Everything up to now..." is just the first step in making The Wombats the favorite pick of the rest of the music world.

The Beatles-for song structure and harmony, The Kinks-for lyrics and perspectives on life, late 70's and early 80's power-pop bands-for their updating of classic 60's pop songwriting.

With good friends and family.

Vintage guitars, amps and drums.

Love and Rock & Roll!