Dillinger Four photographed by Fat Wreck Chords

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Hometown: Minneapolis, MN (USA)

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Dillinger Four is an influential American punk band based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Formed in 1994, the band has released studio albums through Hopeless Records and Fat Wreck Chords. The band also compiled material for release on No Idea Records.

Current members are Lane "Monkey Hustle" Pederson (drums), Billy Morrisette (guitar, vocals), Erik Funk (guitar, vocals), Patrick "Paddy" Costello (bass, vocals.) Funk co-owns the Triple Rock Social Club, a popular bar and music venue in Minneapolis. Erik allegedly had a shrine to Gene Simmons in his room when he was growing up.

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Midwestern Songs of the Americas (1998)

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Interviews

Patrick Costello (Dillinger Four)

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 8:00 PM (EDT)

Dillinger Four announce D4th of July Weekend
This year's D4th of July Weekend will be happening July 4-6 at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN and feature performances from Dillinger Four (duh), as well as Banner Pilot,…
May 23, 2013

Dillinger Four, Samiam, more added to Fest 12
A slew of new bands have been added to the Fest 12 lineup, including Dillinger Four, Samiam, Cobra Skulls, Iron Chic, Nothington, Lemuria,…
May 04, 2013

Media: Maguma Taishi (Mike Park, Patrick Costello of Dillinger Four): "Dachsund Suicide"
Asian Man Records founder Mike Park has unveiled a new band influenced by the Japanese hardcore scene called Maguma Taishi. Park fronts the group, which also features Hideo Takahashi and Matthew Kazama of Birthday Suits as well as…
March 11, 2013

Media: Old Man Markley to release new 7-inch
Old Man Markley will be releasing a new 7" this November, in advance of their upcoming full-length. The 7" will feature a track called "Blood on My Hands," which is set to appear on the album, and a cover of "Folk Song." by…
September 21, 2012

Interviews: Play Date
To those aging punkers out there with young children, let's face it: So far, our kids aren't too impressed with our old Dillinger Four and Jawbreaker records. Sure, they're colorful and serve as questionable teething devices, but for whatever reason, "Peel It the Fuck Down" just doesn't resonate with a…
August 14, 2012

Tours: NOFX (North America)
NOFX has announced a handful of dates surrounding their appearances at the various Riot Fests around North America this September, including shows with Rise Against, Hot Water Music,…
June 21, 2012

Tours: Dillinger Four celebrates 13-or-so year anniversary of ' Midwestern Songs Of The Americas'
Dillinger Four will be performing the entirety of their album, Midwestern Songs of the Americas at a hometown show at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis on…
March 29, 2012

Streams: The Slow Death: 'Born Ugly Got Worse'
Our stream today is the new full-length from Minneapolis, MN-based pop-punk supergroup The Slow Death, which features current and former members of…
October 06, 2011

Streams: Various Artists: 'Fat Music for Fest People' 10-inch
Fat Wreck Chords are releasing a limited edition 10-inch to celebrate The Fest's 10 year anniversary. The release, titled Fat Music for Fest People, features Fat Wreck Chord bands that will be at this year's Fest including…
September 15, 2011

Streams: Fest 10 confirms more bands, free compilation
The Fest have confirmed another big block of bands. The latest additions are: Arms Aloft, Chotto Ghetto, Die Hoffnung, Douglas Shields and the X-Factors, Kevin Seconds, Kite Party,…
July 29, 2011