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The band Kinda Dead performing at a live show at the Rock n' Roll Geerage in Antioch, Illinois.

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Roger from the band Kinda Dead playing drums during a live performance at the Rock n' Roll Geerage in Antioch, Illinois.

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Wave that flag wide and high Kinda Deadheads! Keep the summer rolling with good friends, family, food, and great tunes!

Wave that flag wide and high Kinda Deadheads! Keep the summer rolling with good friends, family, food, and great tunes!

Happy Father's Day from man's best friend!🐾

Happy Father's Day from man's best friend!🐾

Any practice hiatus always feels like a lifetime. Can't wait to be back soon!

Any practice hiatus always feels like a lifetime. Can't wait to be back soon!

Music from an acoustic take of Wharf Rat during a recent practice

Music from an acoustic take of Wharf Rat during a recent practice

Happy Easter Kinda Deadheads! We had so much fun with you all last weekend. We hope this weekend is filled with fun and great family times for everyone!

Happy Easter Kinda Deadheads! We had so much fun with you all last weekend. We hope this weekend is filled with fun and great family times for everyone!

We hope to see you there!

We hope to see you there!

The last rehearsal before a show is always exciting! See you in one week kinda deadheads!

The last rehearsal before a show is always exciting! See you in one week kinda deadheads!

Meet the band! From the left we have
Roger Lambrechts-Drums
Sam Mayer-Guitar and Vocals
Michael Means-Bass and Vocals
Nick Waschbusch-Guitar and Vocals

Meet the band! From the left we have
Roger Lambrechts-Drums
Sam Mayer-Guitar and Vocals
Michael Means-Bass and Vocals
Nick Waschbusch-Guitar and Vocals

Be sure to check out our new website at www.kinda-dead.com which features two new rehearsal recordings!

Be sure to check out our new website at www.kinda-dead.com which features two new rehearsal recordings!

Howdy, After a small hiatus we are excited to announce that we're back in action! In the coming weeks get ready to meet the new lineup, check out our website, and come out and dance to our favorite music!

Howdy, After a small hiatus we are excited to announce that we're back in action! In the coming weeks get ready to meet the new lineup, check out our website, and come out and dance to our favorite music!

Don't tell me this bar ain't got no heart! Come join us on August 26th at the Town Bar in Aurora for a free show!! Doors are at 7 and we go on at 8, hope to see ya movin' and groovin'! #kindadead

Don't tell me this bar ain't got no heart! Come join us on August 26th at the Town Bar in Aurora for a free show!! Doors are at 7 and we go on at 8, hope to see ya movin' and groovin'! #kindadead

Happy Jerry day!! What Jerry tunes are you jamming today?

Happy Jerry day!! What Jerry tunes are you jamming today?

1 week from today we'll be playing at Tribute Island in Kenosha from 2-4. We can't wait to see everyone groovin!

1 week from today we'll be playing at Tribute Island in Kenosha from 2-4. We can't wait to see everyone groovin!

Howdy! Sunday August 7th we'll be playing at Tribute Island in Kenosha! We play at the ballroom stage from 2-4 pm. Come check a great weekend of bands:)

Howdy! Sunday August 7th we'll be playing at Tribute Island in Kenosha! We play at the ballroom stage from 2-4 pm. Come check a great weekend of bands:)

Rawhide! #kindadead #porchfest

Rawhide! #kindadead #porchfest

Hanging out before our show today at Buena Park porch fest, we go on at 2:30, hope to see you there:)

Hanging out before our show today at Buena Park porch fest, we go on at 2:30, hope to see you there:)

This Sunday we'll be jamming down at the Chicago public library for Buena Park porch fest at 2:30, Hope to see you out there! #kindadead #porchfest

This Sunday we'll be jamming down at the Chicago public library for Buena Park porch fest at 2:30, Hope to see you out there! #kindadead #porchfest

Last night was a Blast! Thank you to mackies, the Russell Thomas Group, and everyone who came out. If you missed our show we have both sets uploaded on our YouTube channel. Have a grateful sunday! #kindadead #mackieshideout #Russellthomasgroup

Last night was a Blast! Thank you to mackies, the Russell Thomas Group, and everyone who came out. If you missed our show we have both sets uploaded on our YouTube channel. Have a grateful sunday! #kindadead #mackieshideout #Russellthomasgroup

We'll have some more sweatshirts and other goodies tonight at mackies, hope to see you there! #kindadead #mackieshideout

We'll have some more sweatshirts and other goodies tonight at mackies, hope to see you there! #kindadead #mackieshideout

We can't wait for a night of good jams at Mackie's Hideout this Saturday with the Russell Thomas group! #kindadead #Russellthomasgroup #mackieshideout
Playbill design: @slipintodream

We can't wait for a night of good jams at Mackie's Hideout this Saturday with the Russell Thomas group! #kindadead #Russellthomasgroup #mackieshideout
Playbill design: @slipintodream

Welcome to the Kinda Dead Instagram page! To start things off were announcing two shows for next month. Saturday june 4th we'll be making our mackies hideout debut. Sunday June 12th we'll be at the uptown branch chicago public library for Buena Park's Porch Fest! We'll have more information next week, have a grateful day:)

Welcome to the Kinda Dead Instagram page! To start things off were announcing two shows for next month. Saturday june 4th we'll be making our mackies hideout debut. Sunday June 12th we'll be at the uptown branch chicago public library for Buena Park's Porch Fest! We'll have more information next week, have a grateful day:)

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