Just thought I'd post something about my high school friends band, as everyone knows I've been playing under that name for a few years now, back when they were just a no name local band, here's someting to read about them, just kind of interesting I guess.
The last year has been a huge year for Marysville, Michigan natives Every Avenue and with their upcoming release "Shh. Just Go With It" hitting store shelves this winter, they show no signs of slowing down. In the summer of 2007 Every Avenue was finally rewarded for their hard work and dedication. Fearless Records saw into the hearts of the young musicians, recognized their strong fan base, and decided to sign the band and release their debut EP entitled "AH!" on August 14, 2007. "It felt amazing signing to Fearless because it felt like we were becoming part of a family rather than just signing a record deal," says David, "we knew they were going to work just as hard for us as we would for them. We could not be more proud." The six song, pop-rock compilation takes listeners on a fun and emotional journey through love and life. Anyone can relate to the heartfelt lyrics that rain all over the record. The single that was released entitled "Where Were You" has not only received play on Yahoo! Radio and AOL Radio, but was also featured on MTV's Real World/Road Rules Gauntlet and received more than 150,000 downloads on Mark Hoppus' (Blink-182) "Hi My Name Is Mark" blog on I-Tunes. "AH!" not only captured the hearts of fans everywhere but also the attention of producers Zach Odom and Kenneth Mount (Cartel, Mayday Parade). The band went into the studio with Odom and Mount in what the boys dubbed "Hot"lanta, Georgia in early fall 2007 where they wrote and recorded their debut full-length "Shh. Just Go With It", which is scheduled to hit store shelves everywhere on February 19, 2008. "We are really happy with the way the album came out," says guitarist Joshua Randall, "we were able to try a lot of things we always wanted to. We can't wait to see what the fans think."
With an EP that is selling copies nationwide and a full length on the horizon, Every Avenue has hit the road and hit it hard. They are currently on tour in support of The Mile After, and in the new year the band will jump back in the van January 11th - February 2nd to play shows with Just Surrender, label mates Mayday Parade, and All-Time Low. Music aside, at these shows there is one thing everyone is guaranteed to become addicted to: the pump jump. This signature move created by the boys themselves is rocking faces and taking names! Even their producers Zach and Kenneth, and the other bands on tour, could not help but be swept away by the energy created by the pump jump. Having fun at rock shows and a demanding schedule are something the boys are accustomed to and their vigorous upcoming tour schedule shall prove to be no different. When asked about the future and what it means for the band, guitarist Jimmie Deeghan simply says, "We'd rather be touring and playing music than anything else." Fans can expect to see that attitude reflected in every single second of any Every Avenue performance.
