FireBug (EPK)
  • Paradise
  • Just Because
  • Best I Can
  • Season For Change
  • Smile
  • Eyes Wide Open
  • Breakdown
  • Carnivore Banquet
  • Last Laugh
  • Forever Won't Wait
  • Reverie
  • Been There Before
  • Dreaming of America
Biography
Forged in the storied Wicker Park section of Chicago by vocalist Juliette Tworsey and guitarist Jules Shapiro, FireBug began cutting their musical teeth in and around local hotspots in Chicago and Los Angeles before finally moving to New Orleans.

FireBug has become part of the essential club scene sharing the stage with many artists including Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Abby Travis (BECK/Eagles Of Death Metal), Dave Catching (Queens Of The Stone Age/Eagles Of Death Metal), unplugged sets at the Hotel Café with new folk artist Jesca Hoop (Tom Waits), and even performing acoustic with classic 60’s folk icon, Donovan.

The band has also received high praise from various publications such as HITS Magazine, Time Out NY and LA Weekly, who compare the FireBug sound to that of a new millennium version of 70’s rock, with each song being stamped with their own unique signature. FireBug’s music also has a strong appeal with film and television. Their song ‘Paradise’ was chosen for Fox’s Speed TV segment for 24 Hours of LeMans, and ‘One Mile In Your Shoes’ was chosen for Discovery Channel #1 hit Monster Garage hosted by Jesse James, and was featured on the Monster Garage soundtrack CD.

FireBug’s touring efforts over the past year have garnered a core fan base throughout the States and Europe.

Taken independently, there are songs in the band’s repertoire which could be classified as indie, blues, and even psychedelic. Their expertly woven hard rock/indie/blues sound with a bit of Irish/British influence is brought home by the sweet, slightly psychedelic, but intense vocals of Juliette Tworsey.
FireBug have performed at CMJ in New York City, and showcased at NorthByNortheast in Toronto, and most recently in Austin at SXSW, the largest music conference in North America.

FireBug have toured the UK three times, including a memorable performance in Knebworth at the sold out 2010 Sonisphere Festival with Iron Maiden, Iggy and the Stooges, Alice In Chains, The Cult, Good Charlotte, Papa Roach and many other large acts. In London, FireBug has performed in famous venues such as Dublin Castle, The Halfmoon and The Rhythm Factory. They were voted best DIY songwriters and Winner of the UK New Music Video Awards, and have twice won Best International Act at the UK Exposure Music Awards (sponsored by ToursDates.co.uk).

FireBug has recently made their home in New Orleans. They have performed at popular New Orleans festivals including Satchmo Festival, French Quarter Festival, 2012 NOLA Music Festival in Lafayette Square, etc. The highly acclaimed NewOrleans.com did a spotlight on them performing in the French Quarter on Royal and St. Ann during French Quarter Festival. Other New Orleans venues include One Eyed Jacks, Hi-Ho Lounge, Siberia, Hard Rock Cafe and Circle Bar. On the band’s schedule are famous venues like the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California; The Echo in Los Angeles, One Eyed Jack’s and House of Blues.

While in Los Angeles, FireBug hosted the quarterly, and much sought-after, FIRELIGHT! Music Festival located in Silver Lake, the heart of Los Angeles’ hot new music scene.

FireBug is currently working on their next album with producer Chris Goss (The Cult, Queens of the Stone Age, Stone Temple Pilots, The Duke Spirit, Arctic Monkeys), with a planned worldwide release in 2014.
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  • Members:
    Juliette Tworsey & Jules Shapiro (duo) - full band also includes: Adam Levy, Ty Dennis
  • Sounds Like:
    Led Zeppelin/Rolling Stones/Black Sabbath/Pink Floyd/Jane's Addiction/Doors/The Verve/Black Rebel Motorcycle Club/ Queens of The Stone Age/Willie Dixon/Howlin' Wolf/Johnny Lee Hooker/Muddy Waters/RL Burnside/Marianne Faithful/Portishead/Blondie/PJ Harvey
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    01/08/09
  • Profile Last Updated:
    08/15/23 00:00:00

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