CRIMINAL ACTIVITY was the initial brainchild of Chicago guitarist Andrew Trim. Trim roughly envisioned a new instrumental band that would allow him to use the guitar as a true electric instrument, exploring the soundscapes and textures from other genres while rooted in improvisation and melodic song writing. But the full fledged sound could never have been realized unless bassist Kurt Schweitz had switched to electric bass without even asking and master tenorist Tony Barba had showed up at a gig with his extensive combination of electronic contraptions wanting to “jam”. All the while, drummer Matt Carroll was holding everything together with his ruckus yet absolutely immediate drumming. Now coming to a club near you!

There’s is something extremely criminal about this insane band. Don’t miss it! – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel

Criminal Activity changed my life and gave me a vision of a brand new me. Deep song writing. – Chicago guitarist Roger Panella

I’ve got your song “Nimo” stuck in my head. You guys RAWK! – Chicago drummer Ian Springer

This is one of, if not THE hottest band in Chicago! Great hair! – Chicago musician Annie Reese