This ska-core group emerging from Normal, Illinois at the turn of the century and played the local indy scene as long as the members remained local. Their intense music and fist-pumping stage antics created a high energy following, often headlining local shows. To add extra flavor to their rock and ska influences, First Grade Crush brought a theremin into many of their songs, creating a high, smooth voice against the edgy guitar and bright horn section. [read more...]