NEWS: Seasons After Hit The Road & Launch New Web Store
Wichita, KS -- Seasons After has announced a run of dates that begin November 1 in San Leon, TX. Simultaneously to hitting the road, the band has christened a new web store which can be found here: http://seasonsafter.bigcartel.com/. One month ago, the quintet returned with the release of CALAMITY SCARS AND MEMOIRS, issued to digitally and now available for fans that are not in proximity to a local appearance. In the new year, the album will be distributed widely to physical retail coinciding with a single going to commercial radio. CALAMITY SCARS AND MEMOIRS is Seasons After's first commercial release in four years, and the first featuring Tony Housh (vocals), Chris Dawson (guitar), Jim Beattie (lead guitar), Tim Rails (drums) and Jesse Saint (bass). The band premiered a lyric video for "My Last Words" on Revolver.com, which can be viewed here:. http://www.revolvermag.com/?p=66510.
On hitting the road, founding member and guitarist Chris Dawson shares, "It feels great to be back on the road and connecting with all our friends and fans around the country. We are still cutting some teeth being back at it, but we are not new to touring so we are adjusting quick and the show is getting bigger and better every day. Our goal right now is to just get this new music out to as many people as possible. The response has been great and we are excited for the future." Lead guitarist Jim Beattie adds, "The time we spend on stage is our euphoria. Delivering our message, connecting with the fans, and spreading the word like wildfire. The road is where people like us belong."
Formed in Wichita in 2006, Seasons After issued their debut release THROUGH TOMORROW independently in 2008, and then to a broader universe via a label partnership in 2010. The band found early success on the road appearing on the Vans Warped Tour, Taste of Chaos, and Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festivals, sharing the stage and touring with Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Stone Sour, and many others. The THROUGH TOMORROW album featured a cover of Gerard McMann's "Cry Little Sister," a track that peaked at #13 on the Active Rock charts. The accompanying video was added in to rotation at MTV, VH1 and Spike. A second single "Getting Even" followed, also charting and being amongst the most requested songs at the format.
After writing and recording the band's strongest collection of repertoire to date, CALAMITY SCARS AND MEMOIRS in many ways defines this quintet. Guitarist Chris Dawson reflects, "I couldn't think of a better way to describe a band who has been through so many trials and tribulations. The album tells a story of the absolute struggle that the band has had to endure and the definite changes that have happened not only behind the scenes but also in the actual sound of the material for this album. This is truly an evolution from where we were circa 'Through Tomorrow'." Guitarist Beattie offers, "Chase your dreams or they'll run away. We all have problems, and the worst thing one can do is nothing." Drummer Rails adds, "The name Seasons After literally means 'we are what’s next to come'… for every seasons turn, there is a new. No matter how bad or good things are, there will always be change and opportunity around the corner."
Confirmed appearances include:
11/01 San Leon, TX 18th St. Pier
11/02 Norman, OK The Labrynth
11/08 Louisville, KY Phoenix Hill Tavern
11/13 Lombard, IL Brauer House
11/14 Ringle, WI Q and Z Expo Center
11/15 Janesville, WI Back Bar
11/19 Warren, MI The Ritz
11/21 Peoria, IL Rail II
11/22 Kenosha, WI Brat Stop
11/26 Bismarck, ND Ramada Ballroom
11/28 Omaha, NE Shamrocks
12/02 Little Rock, AR Juanita's
12/09 Akron, OH Empire
12/12 Wilmington, NC Cardinal
12/17 Orlando, FL Bombshell's Tavern
12/18 Melbourne, FL Boondocks
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