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Background

The group was formed during the summer of 2000 as a three piece punk band. The three original members, who are also brothers (Tobin, Justin, and Kyle Bawinkel), started writing songs and putting a lineup together in the fall of 2000 and by the Christmas season of the same year they were playing their first show. In January of 2001 the band added Josh Robieson (bagpipes, guitar, mandolin) to the lineup and the band also began including the highland bagpipes and a second guitar into its sound. With the addition of a new member, Flatfoot began to perfect their live show and build their fan base. 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A piper playing the Great Highland Bagpipe. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A mandolin is a small, stringed musical instrument which is plucked, strummed or a combination of both. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

In 2001 they recorded their first demo, then in the summer of 2002, the band hit the studio once again to record their first full length album, entitled The Rumble of 56. This recording was done in Rockford, Illinois, in a studio called the Noise Chamber. After this release, Flatfoot 56 was ready for the recording of their second album, called Waves of War (2003). This second album saw great advances in the band's popularity. Flatfoot's song "That's OK" saw some heavy radio play throughout radio stations across the Midwestern United States. The band began headlining shows and even got a chance to play with some major acts in front of large crowds. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Things seemed to pick up and the following year Flatfoot found themselves playing on a stage at the Cornerstone Festival in Illinois, in front of an audience of over 700. It was at this show that the band released their latest album, titled Knuckles Up. This album has since been the band's best selling record, and the group continues to record and tour. Recently, the band has been signed to Flicker Records and has rereleased Knuckles Up through the label. The Main Stage of Cornerstone has hosted such acts as Five Iron Frenzy, Pedro the Lion, P.O.D., MxPx, Blindside and Switchfoot. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... An audience is a group of people who participate in an experience or encounter a work of art, literature, theatre, music or academics in any medium. ... Flicker Records is a Christian record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. ...

On December 26, 2006, the band announced their next record, Jungle of the Midwest Sea, and is aiming for a May 15, 2007 release. ^[1]

Members

• Tobin Bawinkel - lead vocals, guitar
• Josh Robieson - lead guitar, mandolin, bagpipes
• Kyle Bawinkel - bass, vocals
• Justin Bawinkel - drums, vocals

Discography

• The Rumble of 56 – 2002
• Waves of War – 2003
• Knuckles Up – 2005
• Knuckles Up (re-release) – 2006
• Jungle of the Midwest Sea – 2007

Trivia

• Kyle, Justin, and Tobin were involved in Royal Rangers and received the Gold Medal of Achievement.

Royal Rangers is a worldwide ministry of the Assemblies of God designed to provide young people with exciting activities while teaching them a deep-rooted belief in God and his son Jesus Christ. ...

References

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Further reading

• Esquibel, Annie (May/June 2007). "Flatfoot 56: A Musical Smorgasbord". HM Magazine (125): 36-37. ISSN 1066-6923. 

HM Magazine is a bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and hard rock. ... ISSN, or International Standard Serial Number, is the unique eight-digit number applied to a periodical publication including electronic serials. ...

External links

• Flatfoot 56 official myspace group
• Flatfoot 56 official myspace
• Videos on UVTV