--- title: Meet the Band. The Wrong Boys. description: Every year across the country our Rocktoberfest musicians play to raise awareness - and critical funds - for our CoolKids. Meet The Wrong Boys of Chicago. image: https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/DSCF6467.jpg --- Toggle navigation ![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/icons-mobile-menu.png) [![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/LOGO_ALTSO_White.png)](https://www.altso.org/) ![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/icons-close.png) - [Who We Are.](https://www.altso.org/) - [Why Mobility?](https://www.altso.org/whymobility) - [Our Work.](https://www.altso.org/ourwork) - [CoolKid Stories.](https://www.altso.org/coolkids) - [Take Action.](https://www.altso.org/takeaction) - [CoolKids Club.](https://www.altso.org/ckc) - [Rocktoberfest.](https://www.altso.org/rocktoberfest) - [The Community Blog.](https://thecommunity.altso.org/) - [Donate.](https://www.altso.org/donate) - [![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/icons-facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/alegtostandon) - [![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/icons-instagram.png)](http://instagram.com/alegtostandon) - [![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/icons-linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-leg-to-stand-on) - [![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/icons-twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/ALegToStandOn) - [![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/Blog/icon-vimeo.png)](https://vimeo.com/user8076691) The Community. ![](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hubfs/DSCF6467.jpg) ###### September 24, 2020 # Meet the Band. The Wrong Boys. Author: ALTSO Staff **Every year across the country our Rocktoberfest musicians Rock For Good to raise awareness - and critical funds - for our CoolKids. From now until October 22nd, we'll be highlighting the musicians who will be rocking virtually with us at this year's Rocktoberfest.** Up this week: The Wrong Boys from Chicago featuring Tommy Biondo, Joe Izzo, Rob Martin, Steve Staszak    **How long has The Wrong Boys been supporting ALTSO?**  Since 2012 in Chicago.  Steve joined Ray McKenzie in support of several bands in NYC going back to 2010. ![_DSC8521-2196719285-O](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC8521-2196719285-O.jpg?width=1500&name=_DSC8521-2196719285-O.jpg) *The Wrong Boys performing at the first Rocktoberfest-Chicago in 2012.*   **How did The Wrong Boys get started?  ** Just three buddies getting together circa 2002 to drink beer and play rock-n-roll.  Joe, our lead singer, joined in 2007.   **How did The Wrong Boys get involved with ALTSO? What does ALTSO mean to you?  ** Our involvement intersects thru Steve and Ray McKenzie.   It was a great opportunity to showcase the band and to raise money for an awesome charity - all at the same time.  The band is 100 percent behind ALTSO.   It’s our charity of choice.   **What is The Wrong Boys' favorite song to perform? ** Probably our cover of the Beatles "We Can Work It Out”.   The music and vocals are spot-on, and it’s a crowd pleaser.  Everyone sings along on that one. ![DSCF3737](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSCF3737.jpg?width=4896&name=DSCF3737.jpg) *The Wrong Boys performing at Rocktoberfest-Chicago in 2018*   **What is The Wrong Boys favorite venue to perform at?  ** Downtown Chicago it would be City Winery.  In the suburbs, it would be Krapils Steakhouse.   **What band do you emulate/channel?** One part of the band channels the Beatles, the other channels Cheap Trick.  It seems to work well.   **Do The Wrong Boys have any pre-Rocktoberfest (or post-Rocktoberfest) band rituals?** Two shots of vodka and two shots of scotch.   **What is The Wrong Boys favorite ALTSO performance memory?  ** The audience’s warm reception and participation every year.   It really pumps the adrenaline.  No other show comes close.   **How is The Wrong Boys preparing for this year's virtual Rocktoberfest?** Virtually and remotely, along with a Zoom call now and then.   **For more information on The Wrong Boys visit their [website](https://wrongboys.net/) for songs, videos, pics, and more!** ![DSCF0519](https://thecommunity.altso.org/hs-fs/hubfs/DSCF0519.jpg?width=4896&name=DSCF0519.jpg) *The Wrong Boys performing at Rocktoberfest-Chicago in 2017*   **You can RockForGood with The Wrong Boys at our first Virtual Rocktoberfest on October 22nd.  Make a donation in honor of The Wrong Boys [here](http://www.altso.org/donate).**   **[![Register to RockForGood](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6749729/3f383bf6-4cdb-47ba-b1f8-66d5de875c17.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6749729/3f383bf6-4cdb-47ba-b1f8-66d5de875c17)** ### ALTSO Staff [← Back to posts](https://thecommunity.altso.org) ### Recent Posts. ### Categories. - [Our Impact: CoolKid Stories (46)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/our-impact-coolkid-stories) - [Rocktoberfest (24)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/rocktoberfest) - [Press Releases (19)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/press-releases) - [Program Updates (19)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/program-updates) - [Meet ALTSO (11)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/meet-altso) - [NextGen Club (9)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/nextgen-club) - [ALTSO Ambassadors (6)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/altso-ambassadors) - [Fundraisers & Events (6)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/fundraisers-events) - [Partnerships (4)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/partnerships) - [ALTSO UK (1)](https://thecommunity.altso.org/tag/altso-uk) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6749729/c00edccc-f8e9-4eca-9e2a-f833082df776.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6749729/c00edccc-f8e9-4eca-9e2a-f833082df776) [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6749729/18f7dbf7-96d9-4b3d-8765-15c37c83997a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6749729/18f7dbf7-96d9-4b3d-8765-15c37c83997a) A Leg To Stand On, Inc. is a US Based 501(C)3 EIN 02-0594709 & UK Based Charity 1118048 ©2026 - - - - [About us.](https://www.altso.org/aboutus) [Financials.](https://www.altso.org/financials) [Brand Partners.](https://www.altso.org/partner) [Videos.](https://vimeo.com/user8076691) [The Community Blog.](https://thecommunity.altso.org/) [Privacy.](https://www.altso.org/aboutus#privacypolicy) [Get our emails.](https://www.altso.org/getouremails) [Contact us.](https://www.altso.org/contactus) [Donate.](https://www.altso.org/donate) ## [View our Accreditations](https://www.altso.org/aboutus#accreditations) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "ALTSO Staff", "url" : "https://thecommunity.altso.org/author/altso-staff" }, "dateModified" : "2020-09-24T12:00:00.357Z", "datePublished" : "2020-09-24T12:00:00.000Z", "headline" : "Meet the Band. 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