12 Bands 12 Bucks began singing at the local dive bar City. The lead singer was encouraged to play by his sibling. The guitarist was encouraged to play by his grandfather. 12 Bands 12 Bucks began playing together in 1986. The band was influenced by the British invasion.

12 Bands 12 Bucks’s first album failed to sell, but the second album saved them from obscurity. The group is so popular they fan clubs in every city. The years of paying their dues paid off when 12 Bands 12 Bucks signed a record deal. The band regularly played at Comedian before making it to the big time.

12 Bands 12 Bucks knew that they were real working musicians in 1989, after the group's first fan club was started by Liz Okerblom. The fan club quickly grew from a few dozen in Miami to a few thousand across the world.

12 Bands 12 Bucks will spend some time apart after the tour, to allow the group members to pursue other projects. The band has just completed their latest record, but they are planning the next release already. The latest release is 's first album since the band broke up nine years ago.

12 Bands 12 Bucks's performances always have the audience singing by the end of the show. Cincinnati has always been a haven for the group, so they are sure to schedule a concert there every time they tour. The band has all their tour information, from the tour schedule to the latest 12 Bands 12 Bucks tickets released, on TheSeats.com.