Old News
August 19th, 2001:
Well, our favorite buddy Garrett is sick with mono, that's right mono. He is getting better so no worries, and we WILL be playing every show. As for shows, we now have a show Saturday, September 1st in Michigan City at the Old Long Beach School with Amazing Transparent Man, Second String, Gravel Head, and Blackfoot Dexter. Cover Charge is 5 bucks and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. So 2 shows August 31st, and September 1st. If you need directions or have any questions E-mail us at M503regan@aol.com Also, if you wish to send Garrett a get well card and you need his address feel free to ask, or sign the GUESTBOOK.
August 16th, 2001:
We are putting on show August 31st at the Venue with Last Man Out and Whiplash 2 very good bands. If you don't know how to get to the venue or have any questions about the show E-mail us. In other news we are planning to play more shows that ARE NOT in Valpo. If anyone can help us with shows in other areas like Illinois or more cities in Northern to mid Indiana it would be much appreciated. Also look for us sometime in the future on channel 43 on a local music show. The show goes out to 20,000 people. If you get this channel and have seen the show and tell us where you live because none of us get the show or know where to see it. Thank you and please come support some local bands August 31st at the Venue.
July 25, 2001:
Before I talk about Sputnik, one thing: SHOW ON AUGUST 4th! CHECK SHOWS PAGE! GO! yeah! So thanks to everybody who went on our little roadtrip; it was a lot of fun: Ben Cannon and his girlfriend (sorry can't remember name), Lindsey and her cousin, and Jen Grzanka. They waited hours for us to take the stage cause we signed up late. The 10 people who saw us really liked it (check the guestbook!). Oh, and thanks to those people too: the 5 people that were in the front, and of course Mary, who BTW put on a helluva show during open mic night. You guys rule! We sold all our CDs we brought (3) and those 5 kids had us sign their CD. Hopefully we'll get a real, paying show, with really good bands playing with us. DA Manager out.
July 19th, 2001:
Two new things: One, the recording of "Little Things," which we for some reason didn't post earlier, is up in the recordings. Get it here. Also, the bigger news is that we are playing open mic at Sputnik Coffee House in Illinois on Wednesday, July 25. Come support the band, because the more fans we get out there, the better chance we have of getting a high-profile show there later. (see this will be kind of an audition and fans make it look like we are good ;) You can get directions here. The show will begin at 8pm. uh, a few people will be making a road trip of it. Joe, i'm looking at you...
June 27th, 2001:
There is a short notice show this Friday at the Venue. It starts at 6:00. For those of you who don't know where the Venue is, you can find out by E-mailing them at valpovenue@juno.com. The Bands we are playing with are Me not Caring, Audible Campaign, and The Big Red Music Box. We have some shows in August, which I know is a long time from now, but it's good to tell you all about them. For more info see the "shows" page. Later
June 21, 2001:
New on the site: The new logo image; there's more "barn porn" in the images section. Speaking of the barn, the biggest update is in the music section: a new recording of "I Miss You" from Illuminated Records - not available on the CD! It's a new uh, "unplugged" uh,remix of this song. Listen to Joe and Scott chatter while we're trying to record! Listen to Mike goof off in the booth and make Garrett mad! Mako Reactor's back in the barn, and more homespun recordings will come out of it. Also, lyrics have been added for "Nick Hopkins" and "I Miss You," which are probably wrong.
June 19th, 2001:
We would like to thank all the people who came out to see us at Luke's open house, and at Mark Cooper's party. We had our first show at The Venue this weekend, at it was hella cool. We are currently working on getting many more shows there. Also, once again Suburban Roots Festival was CANCELED. It will be rescheduled for sometime in September. As of now our next show is August 4th at The Venue, but that will change as soon as we look into more dates in July. Until next time, see yas.Well, it's been another while, like it always is. Garrett finally got me to update the site so ta dah! We've got quite a few shows this month. First off, is Lucas's open house! Thats right folks, he's out of high school and ready to take on the world. Then we have a house party at Mark C***er's house. Our next show that you can all come to is the 16th at a new club, meant specifically for underground music. It's call the Venue, and it's right down the street from the Night Owl. Then, for those of you who didn't know, or don't care, Suburban Roots was moved to June 30th at the same place, the Crown Point Skate Park. For more information on shows, see the "shows" page. So until next time, stay cool and try to keep your snakes in their cages.
May 23rd, 2001:
Its been a while since I have updated the site, and I'm sorry. I've been pretty busy, but anywho... We have 2 shows this weekend. One of them is the Suburban Roots festival in Crown Point. This show is FREE, yes FREE, so if you want to go then come see us at 6:00 p.m. on the main stage at the Crown Point Skate Park. Our other show, is private. Its at Marc's house so if you want to go, you have to kinda know us personally. In regard to shows in June, we haven't planned anything yet, if anyone would like to put on a show or invite us to play we would be more than willing. It can be anywhere, and for any price. We will play for pop-tarts if we have to. Also, I would like to remind you all that if you want to get a copy of our C.D. you can e-mail me and I'll send you one. I have added one more link to the site too.
April 29th, 2001:
Last nights show at Machinist Hall was great, we would like to thank all the bands, and people who came. It kinda sucked sitting around waiting for LMO to get there, but hey the were great when they played. Our next show is May 11th, at our friend, Justin Higgins back yard. It's a benefit concert for Lindsey Woodworth, A graduate of Boone Grove High School, and friend of ours. She has cancer, and the money made from the show will help pay for the treatment she has gotten. It would be great to see tons of people there supporting the cause. If you would like directions then E-mail me at M503regan@aol.com. Keep checking in for more updates, and sign the guestbook.
April 27th, 2001:
We would like to thank everyone who came out to the talent show at Boone Grove High School last week, it was a blast and yea, we won. Then again we were the only bad there. Tomorrow we have a show in Valpo, with Show Off, Last Man Out, Student Rick, and Me Not Caring. It's at Machinist Hall in Valpo, and starts at 6:00 p.m. It's gonna cost ya 7 bucks to get in. Look for one of us, if you would like to buy our C.D., which is only 5 bucks. I hope to see you all there. Keep coming back for updates.
April 9th, 2001:
It's been quite some time since I have updated this site, so I thought it might be nice to give you guys an update on Mako Reactor. We have a show April 20th at Boone Grove High School. It's a Talent show, so come if you like. It would be cool to see alot of people out to support us. Also, the 28th we have a show at Machinist Hall in Valpo with Student Rick and Show Off. That is going to really kick ass, so really try and make it out. My next important issue, is our C.D. We are working, rather slowly, to get tons of copies made so we will have them for all our friends, and at our shows. The cost is 5 bucks, which is a good price for six songs. If you want to get one, and you can't make it to any of our upcoming shows, then E-mail me at M503regan@aol.com. I'll try to hook you up. Thanks, We'll see you at our shows.
March 19th, 2001:
The debut CD is finally out and finished!! Go to the "Music" page for new recordings of Afraid and Havoc, as well as samples of the other 4 songs - you have to have a reason to buy the album, right? Email m503regan@aol.com for more info. It's going for the really low price of 5 bucks. Again, don't forget the show on the 24th at American Legion and don't forget to sign in the Guestbook.
March 18th, 2001:
For all of you who are bored of the two garage recordings on the site, we've secretly been in a real recording studio on a remote island (Valparaiso), tediously cranking out a six song EP, which will be ready by the show on March 24. Also, check out the new lyrics page, back and well-formatted by demand.
March 9th, 2001:
There is a show tomorrow, the 10th, at Machinist Hall, with Shuttle Cocks, The Conways, Mako Reactor, Catharsis, Shorewood, and Jinx. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for directions or anything else , E-mail me. It's 6 bucks to get in. I hope to see you all there. Also, don't forget about our show the 24th of March at the American Legion in Valpo, we are playing with Deals Gone Bad, 1st Grade Crush, Student Rick, and Whiplash. It is gonna kick ass.
February 28th, 2001:
Well, well, it's been a long time since I've updated here. The LBC show kicked ultra ass!! If you were there, then you know what I'm talking about. Anywho, We have 2 NEW SHOWS!!! March 10th at Machinist Hall, with Shuttle Cocks and The Conways, and March 24th at The American Legion in Valpo with Deals Gone Bad, and Student Rick. See the SHOWS page for more info, and E-mail me for directions.
Oh yeah, don't forget to SIGN OUR GUESTBOOK!!
Peace. I'll add some pics in the near future too.
January 31st, 2001:
Here is the lastest news on the next show. It's February 11th at Machinists Hall, on U.S. 30 about 2 miles past Walmart in Valparaiso, right next to the airport and a western boot store. The Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The lineup is as follows: Avenue, Mako Reactor, and Luck Boy's Confusion. The cover charge is 5 bucks, for even better directions E-mail me at m503regan@aol.com. Today I've also added some new pages , and changed the layoutof the site. I hope you all like it better, because I know I do. I have the old news on a different page and I added a lyrics page, check them out when you get a chance. See you all on the 11th.
January 11th, 2001:
It's official!! Mako Reactor's next show will be at Machinists Hall, with Lucky Boy's Confusion and possibly Avenue. The show will be on February 11th and starts at 5:00 p.m. The cover charge will be 5 bucks. We will add directions on the shows page. I'm looking forward to playing this show, and to think just 4 months ago we were watching them open for Goldfinger in Chicago. I'm Looking forward to seeing you all there. Keep coming back for much info.
January 7th, 2001:
Mike here, I have added tons of new links, pictures and changed the layout. Also I have added some links to our recordings we did this summer in the "Music page", so give them a listen. As of now, we we are planning a show in febuary with Lucky Boys Confusion and Avenue might be on the bill too. I will give you all more information as I get it.
December 30th, 2000:
I would like to thank everyone for comming out last night, the show was great. I know it was hard to make it out in a snow storm, but you guys are great. We would like to thank all the bands, especially Avenue, for supplying the P.A., and Stephen Dranger for his endless hours of promoting and for letting us use " The Barn " to practice in. We are currently discussing new ideas for shows in the not to distant future. We'll keep you updated as always. Thanks again.
December 15th 2000:
A line up change in the next show, Whiplash will be replaced by Uncle Dave's Lame Excuses. Whiplash had too many other things going on to do this show. They are hitting the studio soon so look for their next C.D.
December 9th 2000:
I've added a Shows page and now the Contact page, where you can join our mailing list to recieve the latest Mako Reactor information.
December 3rd 2000:
Well I have more news, It looks like Whiplash, the headliner of our show,has played with the likes of Catch 22 and Lucky Boys Confusion. I think they put on a great show.
November 30th 2000:
Hello Mako Reactor fans. I am Mike Regan, the lead guitar player and webmaster of the Mako Reactor website. This year we have been hard at work trying to get in shows, practicing, and writting songs. I figured it might be a good idea to get a website going. I will be updating this site with all current news as i get it. As of now we have a show set up for december 29th at the Expo Center.
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