Freshman 15 (band)
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Freshman 15 is an American pop punk
band from Gainesville, Georgia
. The band was formed in 2002 but at that time they were named Xzamen. They changed to the name "Freshman 15" in 2007. The band formed as Xzamen was composed of Davey Fortner (vocals/guitar), Jeremy Smith (guitar/vocals), B.J. Formella (bass/vocals), and Breck Blanchard (drums). In early 2009, Davey Hoogerwerf (formerly of Red Car Wire) became the new bassist and vocalist, replacing Formella. Not long after, drummer Dave Tantao (formerly of We Are the In Crowd
) also joined the band followed by guitarist Rob Felicetti
(currently of Patent Pending
). In 2011, drummer Leo Teran as well as guitarist and vocalist Mike Baker replaced Tanto and Felicetti
.
In August 2008, the Ohio based label Standby Records signed the band on for a full length record. The result was Freshman 15's debut album, Throw Up Your Hands For One Night Stands, released January 20, 2009. The album was generally well-received by critics. The band toured in support of Throw Up Your Hands... for most of 2009 and began working on new material in 2010, releasing 3 singles via their myspace and facebook pages. An EP titled Talk of the Town had a planned release of August 2010 but was pulled by the label in an effort to have the band concentrate on another full length record. Dates and arrangements for the new record are yet to be announced.
Lead singer and guitarist Davey Fortner writes the lyrics and the majority of the bands music. In Fortner's words, "Most of our songs are about girls with a choice few [songs] about how screwed the industry is these days. And it's hard to say if I will ever move on to write about other stuff".
Recently the band competed in Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 14 in Los Angeles, California at the Key Club in West Hollywood. Freshman 15 competed along with four other bands. Each band was picked as a finalist due to their performances on the Ernie Ball Stage on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour. Over 200 hundred bands competed, but only 5 were selected as finalists. Freshman 15 has been confirmed for the 2011 Vans Warped Tour.
EPs
Cover Songs
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band from Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, Georgia
-Severe Weather:Gainesville sits on the very fringe of Tornado Alley, a region of the United States where severe weather is common. Supercell thunderstorms can sweep through any time between March and November, but are concentrated most in the spring...
. The band was formed in 2002 but at that time they were named Xzamen. They changed to the name "Freshman 15" in 2007. The band formed as Xzamen was composed of Davey Fortner (vocals/guitar), Jeremy Smith (guitar/vocals), B.J. Formella (bass/vocals), and Breck Blanchard (drums). In early 2009, Davey Hoogerwerf (formerly of Red Car Wire) became the new bassist and vocalist, replacing Formella. Not long after, drummer Dave Tantao (formerly of We Are the In Crowd
We Are the In Crowd
We Are the In Crowd is an American pop punk band from Poughkeepsie, New York, formed in 2009. The band consists of Taylor Jardine , Jordan Eckes , Mike Ferri , Rob Chianelli , and Cameron Hurley...
) also joined the band followed by guitarist Rob Felicetti
Patent Pending (band)
Patent Pending is an American pop punk band consisting of vocalist Joe Ragosta, drummer Anthony Mingoia, guitarist Marc Kantor, guitarist Joshua Dicker, guitarist/vocalist Rob Felicetti, and bassist Travis McGee. They are from Mount Sinai, New York...
(currently of Patent Pending
Patent Pending (band)
Patent Pending is an American pop punk band consisting of vocalist Joe Ragosta, drummer Anthony Mingoia, guitarist Marc Kantor, guitarist Joshua Dicker, guitarist/vocalist Rob Felicetti, and bassist Travis McGee. They are from Mount Sinai, New York...
). In 2011, drummer Leo Teran as well as guitarist and vocalist Mike Baker replaced Tanto and Felicetti
Patent Pending (band)
Patent Pending is an American pop punk band consisting of vocalist Joe Ragosta, drummer Anthony Mingoia, guitarist Marc Kantor, guitarist Joshua Dicker, guitarist/vocalist Rob Felicetti, and bassist Travis McGee. They are from Mount Sinai, New York...
.
In August 2008, the Ohio based label Standby Records signed the band on for a full length record. The result was Freshman 15's debut album, Throw Up Your Hands For One Night Stands, released January 20, 2009. The album was generally well-received by critics. The band toured in support of Throw Up Your Hands... for most of 2009 and began working on new material in 2010, releasing 3 singles via their myspace and facebook pages. An EP titled Talk of the Town had a planned release of August 2010 but was pulled by the label in an effort to have the band concentrate on another full length record. Dates and arrangements for the new record are yet to be announced.
Lead singer and guitarist Davey Fortner writes the lyrics and the majority of the bands music. In Fortner's words, "Most of our songs are about girls with a choice few [songs] about how screwed the industry is these days. And it's hard to say if I will ever move on to write about other stuff".
Recently the band competed in Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 14 in Los Angeles, California at the Key Club in West Hollywood. Freshman 15 competed along with four other bands. Each band was picked as a finalist due to their performances on the Ernie Ball Stage on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour. Over 200 hundred bands competed, but only 5 were selected as finalists. Freshman 15 has been confirmed for the 2011 Vans Warped Tour.
Current members
- Davey Fortner – Guitar, Vocals (2002–present)
- Davey Hoogerwerf – Bass, Vocals (2009–present)
- Leo Teran - Drums (2011–present)
- Mike Baker - Guitar, Vocals (2011-present)
Former members
- B.J. Formella – bass, vocals (2002–2009)
- Breck Blanchard – drums (2002–2009)
- Jeremy Smith – guitar, vocals (2002–2009)
- Dave Tantao – drums (2009–2011)
- Rob FelicettiPatent Pending (band)Patent Pending is an American pop punk band consisting of vocalist Joe Ragosta, drummer Anthony Mingoia, guitarist Marc Kantor, guitarist Joshua Dicker, guitarist/vocalist Rob Felicetti, and bassist Travis McGee. They are from Mount Sinai, New York...
– guitar, vocals (2009–2011)
Discography
Studio Albums- Throw Up Your Hands For One Night Stands! (2009)
- Here's To Feeling Good (2011)
EPs
- 5 Ways To Get To Third Base (2008)
- Talk Of The Town (2010)
Cover Songs
- Paper PlanesPaper Planes"Paper Planes" is a song recorded by musician M.I.A. for her second studio album Kala released in 2007. The song was written by Maya "M.I.A." Arulpragasam, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Wesley "Diplo" Pentz, Paul Simonon, Joe Strummer and produced by Diplo with additional production by Switch...
- M.I.A.M.I.A. (artist)Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A...
(2009)