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 Chicago venues before making their way out to Los Angeles.
Since arriving in Los Angeles, FireBug have become a part of the essential club scene sharing the stage with many artists including Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine), Donita Sparks (L7), Abby Travis (Eagles Of Death Metal) to unplugged sets at the Hotel Café with new folk artist Jesca Hoop (Tom Waits) and many others.
The band has also received high praise from various publications such as 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 touring efforts over the past year have garnered a core fan base, and over 60,000 “friends” on MySpace. They are currently working on their upcoming U.S. & UK tour.
Their music can be gentle one moment, then fiercely aggressive the next. Their expertly woven rock/alternative/blues sound with a bit of Irish/British influence is brought home by the sweet, slightly psychedelic, but intense vocals of Juliette Tworsey.
Taken independently, there are songs in the band’s repertoire which could be classified as indie, dark blues, and even psychedelic. In the final analysis, FireBug are out to establish a new game, and people want to hear what all the noise is about. In so doing, FireBug have performed at CMJ in New York City, and showcased in Toronto at NorthByNortheast, the largest music conference in North America.
FireBug has toured the UK three years in a row, recently July/August 2010 with a memorable performance in Knebworth @ the 80,000 + sold out 2010 Sonisphere Festival w Iggy and The Stoogies / Alice In Chains / The Cult and many other big acts. In London, FireBug performed at mainstay venues such as The Dublin Castle and The Rhythm Factory.With the top 5 most-viewed EPK at Sonicbids, voted best DIY songwriters and Winner of the UK New Music Video Awards, and won Best International Act two years in a row (2009 & 2010) at the UK Music Awards (sponsored by ToursDates.co.uk).
FireBug have recently played in New Orleans for Satchmo Festival, and Stand Up for Haiti, February 2010. NewOrleans.com did a spotlight on them performing on Royal and St. Ann at the French Quarter Festival. Other New Orleans venues include Cafe Negril, BMC,and Hi-Ho Lounge,Apple Barrel and Circle Bar. On the band’s schedule in 2010 are famous venues like the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California; The Echo in Los Angeles; Spaceland in Los Angeles; Bordello Bar in Los Angeles; and recently the legendary Sonisphere Festival in the UK.
Over the past few years, FireBug have hosted the quarterly, and much sought-after, FIRELIGHT! Music Festival located in Silver Lake, the heart of Los Angeles’ hot new music scene. The band is currently working with Queens Of The Stone Age producer Chris Goss on their next upcoming album.
