Reeve Oliver is an American

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band formed in 2000 in

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. They have released two albums and several EPs and have toured with larger acts such as

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, and

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. They have been locally recognized at the

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, earning "best rock album" in 2003 for '' The Reeveolution EP'' and again in 2005 for ''

Reeve Oliver Reeve Oliver is an American pop rock band formed in 2000 in San Diego, California. They have released two albums and several EPs and have toured with larger acts such as The Vandals, Yellowcard, and Switchfoot. They have been locally recognized a ...

'', and being named "best rock act" at the 2006 awards.

Band history

Reeve Oliver was formed by vocalist/guitarist Sean O'Donnell while he was a member of the

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band

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. While writing songs for Dogwood, O'Donnell found himself writing more pop-based rock songs as well that did not fit the band's style. When Dogwood's album '' Building a Better Me'' was completed ahead of schedule, O'Donnell and

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drummer Brandon Young used the remaining studio time to record Reeve Oliver's first 5-song demo. O'Donnell left Dogwood in 2001 and he and Young formed Reeve Oliver as a full-time band, initially with Dogwood bassist Jason Harper who soon left and was replaced by Otis Bartholameu of the band

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(known simply by his first initial, O). Eventually Young's commitments to Noise Ratchet led to his replacement by Brad Davis, a longtime friend of O'Donnell's. O'Donnell and Davis also work as entertainers and show hosts at

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. In 2003 Reeve Oliver was awarded "best rock album" at the

for '' The Reeveolution EP''. This was followed by their debut self-titled album in 2005 which received the same award, and a 2006 award for "best rock act." During this time the band performed as the opening act for

on tour and also performed on the

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. In 2006 the band signed to major label

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, however they were soon dropped during the label's merger with

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. In March 2007 they released '' The Endless Bummer EP'' through Apple Danish Records. That December they self-released their second album ''

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'', recorded under their contract with Capitol. In February 2009 O'Donnell announced his involvement in a new musical project called

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with

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. This effectively put Reeve Oliver on hiatus, with Key stating that "Neither Yellowcard or Reeve Oliver feel like it is necessary to announce official break ups. There may come a time down the road where we want to get together and play shows with those bands. Who knows when that may be, but we aren't ruling it out completely." O'Donnell went on to serve as the bassist for

from April 2010 until February 2012.

Band members

Current members

*Sean O'Donnell –

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guitar The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected stri ...

*O (Otis Bartholameu) –

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, backing vocals *Brad Davis –

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, backing vocals

Former members

*Jason Harper – guitar *Brandon Young – drums

Discography

Albums

EPs

Non-album tracks

Videography

Music videos

References

External links

Official websiteOfficial Myspace profile
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