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Houston Calls
Houston Calls was an American rock band, based in Rockaway, New Jersey, United States. They formed in 2003 and were signed to Rushmore Records (a subsidiary of Drive-Thru Records). On June 9, 2009, they announced their official breakup.http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1108082 History Formation (2002–2004) Shortly after the New Jersey ska punk group Face First disbanded in 2002, singer/guitarist Tom "Chitty" Keiger, bassist Jarrett Selzer, trumpeter Rich "Okie" Okamoto and drummer Tommie Clayton decided to reunite to play a poppier, more synthesized form of modern punk rock. Therefore, Okamoto switched from trumpet to keyboard, and Kenny Ryan, formerly of Hidden in Plain View, joined as a second guitarist. The name "Houston Calls", according to the band, is a combination of chapter titles from the ''Apollo 13'' DVD. Other choices included "Zoltar Madness" (from ''Big''), "Giant Green Insanity" (from '' The Toxic Avenger''), and "Deeds in NY" (from ''Mr. Deeds'' ...
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Rob Freeman
Robert Andrew Freeman (born March 26, 1981 in Andover, New Jersey) is the guitarist, backing vocalist and primary songwriter for the pop punk/ post-hardcore group Hidden in Plain View. He owns/works at The Pilot Studio as a record producer, recording various up and coming artists. Biography Hidden in Plain View Upon forming in August 2000, Hidden in Plain View began playing concerts somewhat frequently, in hopes of being able to make a living out of their music. Freeman, from Stanhope, New Jersey, joined other musicians from North Jersey in establishing the band. After graduating high school, the band released their debut EP ''Find'' (2001) independently and their sophomore EP '' Operation: Cut-Throat'' (2002) on Note to Self Records and re-released by LLR Recordings, while the number of fans attending their shows increased steadily. Following several line-up changes, Drive-Thru Records signed the band in June 2003 and released their four-song sampler EP ''Hidden in Plain View ...
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Quietdrive
Quietdrive is an alternative rock band based in Hopkins, Minnesota, USA, that was formed in 2002. Quietdrive released their first album, ''When All That's Left Is You'', on May 30, 2006, on Epic Records. In April 2008, Quietdrive left Epic Records and released an album titled ''Deliverance'' on October 14, 2008, with the Militia Group. In 2009, they left Militia Group and released an independent EP titled ''Close Your Eyes'' on their own record label, Sneaker 2 Bombs Records. Their third full-length album, ''Quietdrive'', was released on December 14, 2010, and a full-length album, ''Up or Down'', on April 24, 2012. ''The Ghost of What You Used to Be'' was released on December 16, 2014. History The original members of the band attended Armstrong High School in Plymouth, Minnesota and in ninth grade, Brandon Lanier started telling Droo Hastings that he was a great drummer and that they should start a band with him and his friend Justin Bonhiver. Initially, the band was a trio wi ...
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Fenix TX
Fenix TX (styled as Fenix*TX) is an American pop punk band. The band originally formed as Riverfenix in 1995 in Houston, Texas. They released an Extended play, EP, ''G.B.O.H.'', and an album, ''Riverfenix (album), Riverfenix'', on independent record labels, before having to change their name due to a cease and desist order from the estate of actor River Phoenix. Following the change of name, they signed with major label MCA Records in 1999. On MCA, they released two further albums, 1999's ''Fenix TX (album), Fenix TX'' and 2001's ''Lechuza (album), Lechuza'', which collectively sold over 600,000 units. The band broke up in 2002 over creative differences. After the split, bassist Adam Lewis and drummer Damon DeLaPaz devoted themselves to their now defunct side project Sing the Body Electric, while singing, vocalist/guitarist Will Salazar and guitarist Chris Lewis formed the band Denver Harbor. Donnie Reyes went on to join Khobretti. In September 2005, Fenix TX announced their reu ...
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Ed Rose
Ed Rose is an American sound engineer and record producer. He has worked extensively with groups in the modern emo and pop punk scenes. He also co-owns Black Lodge Recording with Rob Pope and his brother Ryan Pope, members of the emo band The Get Up Kids. History Rose held an interest in sound recording in his high school years, which was nurtured by his family. One year he got a Fostex X-15 recorder for Christmas. The next year he moved up to a Fostex 250, which he still uses. His interest in sound recording continued to grow, and he decided to attend the Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts. He interned at Studio 55 in Los Angeles. After an ownership change, he left Studio 55 and tried freelancing for six months. However, he found himself doing more technical setup than engineering, so he moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 1991 to attend The University of Kansas to get a degree in electrical engineering. He was soon approached by a friend who asked him to record a demo for his ba ...
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A Collection Of Short Stories (Houston Calls Album)
Houston Calls was an American rock band, based in Rockaway, New Jersey, United States. They formed in 2003 and were signed to Rushmore Records (a subsidiary of Drive-Thru Records). On June 9, 2009, they announced their official breakup.http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1108082 History Formation (2002–2004) Shortly after the New Jersey ska punk group Face First disbanded in 2002, singer/guitarist Tom "Chitty" Keiger, bassist Jarrett Selzer, trumpeter Rich "Okie" Okamoto and drummer Tommie Clayton decided to reunite to play a poppier, more synthesized form of modern punk rock. Therefore, Okamoto switched from trumpet to keyboard, and Kenny Ryan, formerly of Hidden in Plain View, joined as a second guitarist. The name "Houston Calls", according to the band, is a combination of chapter titles from the '' Apollo 13'' DVD. Other choices included "Zoltar Madness" (from ''Big''), "Giant Green Insanity" (from '' The Toxic Avenger''), and "Deeds in NY" (from ''Mr. Deeds' ...
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The Rocket Summer
The Rocket Summer is the solo-project of Bryce Avary, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. He writes and produces every song on his records, and plays every instrument on them. He has released seven studio albums and several EPs. His fifth release in 2012, ''Life Will Write the Words'', was 58 on The ''Billboard'' 200 and 12 on '' Billboard'' Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums as well as 12 on Top Independent Albums. His fourth release, ''Of Men and Angels'', held the No. 1 Top Album spot on iTunes upon its release in 2010. '' AP Magazine'' called him one of "100 bands you need to know." Early life and musical interest Avary was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He first became interested in music around the age of 12 when his father bought him his first guitar which was an imitation brand from a pawn shop for 50 dollars. Avary subsequently began teaching himself other instruments including the drums and piano. A ...
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Smyrna, Georgia
Smyrna is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It is located northwest of Atlanta, and is in the Interstate 285 (Georgia), inner ring of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. It is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs–Alpharetta MSA, which is included in the Atlanta–Athens-Clarke–Sandy Springs Combined statistical area, CSA. From 2000 to 2012, Smyrna grew by 28%. Historically it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, and one of the most densely populated cities in the metropolitan area. In the 2020 Census, Smyrna's population was 55,663. Smyrna was ranked #44 in ''Money (magazine), Money''s 2018 survey of "The Best Places to Live in America" for balancing economic growth, affordability, and quality of life. History Pioneers began settling the area in 1832. By the late 1830s, a religious encampment called Smyrna Camp Ground had become a popular travel destination and was well known throughout Georgia. It is a Greek name for the Biblical city of Smyrna, mo ...
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Action Action
Action Action is an American indie rock band, formerly signed to Victory Records. History Action Action formed in 2004 from the ashes of The Reunion Show, Count The Stars and Diffuser. The band signed with Victory Records and released their first album, '' Don't Cut Your Fabric to This Year's Fashion'' (2004), and released their second album '' An Army of Shapes Between Wars'' in 2006. In the same year, Action Action toured with Maxeen, Morningwood, The Sounds, Jonezetta, We Are The Fury, The Cult and Something for Rockets on various legs of their US tours. The song "Paper Cliché" was featured in the video game, '' MVP 06: NCAA Baseball''. Their song "Dream Within A Dream" was featured in a 2009 Gillette commercial. The song was included on their self-released 2010 album ''The Ones Who Get It Are The Ones Who Need Not To Know''. Line-up *Mark Thomas Kluepfel (vocals, synth, guitar, songwriter) *Adam Manning (guitar) *Dan Leo (drums, percussion) ;Former members *Clarke Foley ( ...
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Madison (band)
Madison was an American rock band from New Jersey during 2001-2006. After releasing their debut EP 'For The First Time in Years... I'm Leaving You' under Fidelity Records, the band signed with Rushmore Records/Drive-Thru Records in 2005. While together, the band played over 200 shows including a stint on Van's Warped Tour in 2004 and several tours with label mates Hellogoodbye, Hidden in Plain View, Senses Fail Senses Fail is an American rock band formed in Ridgewood, New Jersey, in 2001. Founded by vocalist James "Buddy" Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Garrett Zablocki and Dave Miller, and bassist James Gill (replaced by Mike Glita shortly af ..., and Houston Calls. The band also appeared on the Drive Thru Records / PureVolume compilation in 2005. Former bassist, Jonathan Snyder, played for Meg & Dia. Reunion In July 2010, Madison reunited for a one-time only show at New Jersey's School of Rock. References External links Madison biographyMySpace page ...
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Hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye (sometimes styled as hellogoodbye) is an American pop rock band that was formed in Huntington Beach, California in 2001 by singer Forrest Kline. They were signed to Drive-Thru Records and released their first full-length album ''Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!'' in 2006, having previously released the EP ''Hellogoodbye'' in 2004, and DVD '' OMG HGB DVD ROTFL'' in 2005. In 2010, the band released ''Would It Kill You?'' on their label Wasted Summer Records. The album was released in the United Kingdom and Europe by LAB Records on March 14, 2011. Hellogoodbye released their third album, ''Everything Is Debatable'', on October 29, 2013, while touring as the opening act for Paramore's The Self-Titled Tour. Their fourth album, ''S'Only Natural'', was released on October 5, 2018. History Early career (2001–2005) Hellogoodbye started in 2001 as a recording project by Huntington Beach High School students Forrest Kline and Jesse Kurvink. With the interest only to ...
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Absolutepunk
''AbsolutePunk'' was a website, online community, and alternative music news source founded by Jason Tate (the most recent CEO). The website mainly focused on artists who are relatively unknown to mainstream audiences, but it was known to feature artists who have eventually achieved crossover success, including Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory, Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, The Gaslight Anthem, Anberlin, Thrice, All Time Low, Jack's Mannequin, Yellowcard, Paramore, Relient K, and A Day to Remember. The primary musical genres of focus were emo and pop punk, but other genres were included. On March 31, 2016, it was announced that founder Jason Tate would be re-acquiring ''AbsolutePunk'' from SpinMedia (the parent company of Buzznet) and the website would be shuttered and folded into Tate's new music and social platform, Chorus.fm. The very next day on April 1, all of the domain names and social media accounts associated with ''AbsolutePunk'' w ...
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