Honor Bright
Encyclopedia
Honor Bright was a 5-member Pop punk
/rock band from Syracuse, New York
. Their musical style has drawn comparisons to bands like Taking Back Sunday
, Cartel
, Mayday Parade
and early Fall Out Boy
.
, Anberlin
, Boys Like Girls
, and Bayside
.On June 3, 2007, the band self-released their first full-length album Build Hearts From Stars
. Honor Bright took a large step when they were voted on to the Vans Warped Tour in 2008, playing the Ernie Ball Stage at the Buffalo, NY (Darien Center) show on July 24 of that year. That performance led to the band being chosen to play on MTV
's high profile program Total Request Live
(aka TRL
), on July 30. They performed an acoustic version of "Home Is A Heartache", a track from their EP, If This Was A Movie
, released two days after the MTV performance.
On August 11, 2008, the band was selected as the front page Featured Artist on PureVolume
, where they topped the "Rock", "Emo", "Pop" and "All Genre" charts. In October 2008, Honor Bright signed with The Artery Foundation which manages several popular rock bands including Alesana
, A Day To Remember
and A Static Lullaby
. On December 1, 2008 the band re-released "Build Hearts From Stars" (with two bonus tracks) on Aux Records
at a show in Syracuse while opening for Forever The Sickest Kids
. Guitarist Tim Paige formed a solo side project, The Brilliant Light, which has also signed to Aux Records.
In early 2009, they were featured in the unsigned band sections of both Alternative Press (AP) and American Music Press (AMP) magazines. For the second consecutive year, Honor Bright won a spot on the Van's Warped Tour. This time winning AP's AP&R fan vote for the opportunity to play the Cleveland date.
. They recorded their first album for Triple Crown in November/December 2009 in Florida with Tom Denney, formerly of A Day To Remember
, and Jason Lancaster of Go Radio and formerly of Mayday Parade
. The album, titled Action! Drama! Suspense!
, released on July 20, 2010.
In March, 2010, Honor Bright was named one of the "100 Bands You Need To Know" in Alternative Press' highly anticipated, annual feature. That accolade earned the band a slot on AP's stage at SXSW in Austin, TX. In April 2010, Tim Paige recorded his second disc, "Things That I Won't Need", as The Brilliant Light. On April 13, 2010, Honor Bright was added to first day lineup of The Bamboozle
Festival in New Jersey.
In June 2011, Honor Bright announced they would be breaking up on their tumblr page.
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...
/rock band from Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
. Their musical style has drawn comparisons to bands like Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
, Cartel
Cartel (band)
Cartel is a American pop rock band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The band is best known for their single "Honestly", featured on their 2005 debut album Chroma, and for their 2007 appearance on MTV's Band in a Bubble....
, Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
and early Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
.
History
Formed in Syracuse, New York in 2006, pop-punk rockers, Honor Bright, performed at numerous local and regional venues, quickly developing a large fanbase with their energetic and fan-friendly live shows.Concerts and recordings
Their first recording, a self-titled, 5-song EP, was released in 2006. They opened for several well-known rock acts including CartelCartel (band)
Cartel is a American pop rock band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The band is best known for their single "Honestly", featured on their 2005 debut album Chroma, and for their 2007 appearance on MTV's Band in a Bubble....
, Anberlin
Anberlin
Anberlin is an American rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young.Members of Anberlin originally formed...
, Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
, and Bayside
Bayside (band)
Bayside is an American punk rock band from Queens which formed in the winter of 2000. The band has released five full length albums since signing to Victory Records...
.On June 3, 2007, the band self-released their first full-length album Build Hearts From Stars
Build Hearts from Stars
Build Hearts From Stars is the debut full-length, but second release, from Syracuse, NY pop-punkers, Honor Bright. It was released on June 3, 2007, but was re-released on Aux Records on December 1 of the following year, due to the initial pressing selling out.A music video was made for the song...
. Honor Bright took a large step when they were voted on to the Vans Warped Tour in 2008, playing the Ernie Ball Stage at the Buffalo, NY (Darien Center) show on July 24 of that year. That performance led to the band being chosen to play on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's high profile program Total Request Live
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
(aka TRL
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
), on July 30. They performed an acoustic version of "Home Is A Heartache", a track from their EP, If This Was A Movie
If This Was A Movie
If This Was A Movie is the second EP, but third overall release, from Syracuse, New York pop-punk band, Honor Bright. This EP was produced by John Naclerio, who has worked with bands such as My Chemical Romance, Brand New, and Just Surrender....
, released two days after the MTV performance.
On August 11, 2008, the band was selected as the front page Featured Artist on PureVolume
PureVolume
PureVolume was the first independently run website of its type, allowing for the upload and stream of music files. It was created in 2003 by Jennifer Welch , in conjunction with the Unborn Media team; Brett Woitunski, Nate Hudson, and Mitchell Pavao; all from the University of...
, where they topped the "Rock", "Emo", "Pop" and "All Genre" charts. In October 2008, Honor Bright signed with The Artery Foundation which manages several popular rock bands including Alesana
Alesana
Alesana is an American rock band from Raleigh, North Carolina. Formed in 2004, the group is currently signed to Epitaph Records and have released one EP and four full-length studio albums...
, A Day To Remember
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denny and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, nine singles and eight music videos...
and A Static Lullaby
A Static Lullaby
-Early years and formation :A Static Lullaby came together after a casual high school jam session that led its members to quit their existing bands and come together as one. Formed in 2001 in Chino Hills, CA, the group began with singer Joe Brown, bassist Phil Pirrone, drummer Brett Dinovo, and...
. On December 1, 2008 the band re-released "Build Hearts From Stars" (with two bonus tracks) on Aux Records
Aux Records
Aux Records is an independent record label from Syracuse, New York. The label was started in 2003 and has released music for several bands that are from Central New York. The most notable record the label released is the Deluxe Edition of Build Hearts From Stars from the band Honor Bright...
at a show in Syracuse while opening for Forever The Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids
Forever the Sickest Kids is an American pop punk band from Dallas, Texas, who have yet to be signed to a new label after the closure of Universal Motown Records. In issue 228 of Alternative Press, the group was named the number one underground band in the "22 Best Underground Bands". Their first...
. Guitarist Tim Paige formed a solo side project, The Brilliant Light, which has also signed to Aux Records.
In early 2009, they were featured in the unsigned band sections of both Alternative Press (AP) and American Music Press (AMP) magazines. For the second consecutive year, Honor Bright won a spot on the Van's Warped Tour. This time winning AP's AP&R fan vote for the opportunity to play the Cleveland date.
Recent work
On July 11, 2009, Honor Bright announced that they had signed with Triple Crown RecordsTriple Crown Records
Triple Crown Records is a New York-based record label. It is home to Hit the Lights, The Receiving End of Sirens, The Dear Hunter, Moving Mountains, and As Tall as Lions, among others...
. They recorded their first album for Triple Crown in November/December 2009 in Florida with Tom Denney, formerly of A Day To Remember
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denny and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, nine singles and eight music videos...
, and Jason Lancaster of Go Radio and formerly of Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
. The album, titled Action! Drama! Suspense!
Action! Drama! Suspense!
Action! Drama! Suspense! is the second full-length album from Syracuse, NY pop-punk band, Honor Bright. This is their first album on Triple Crown Records, and was released on July 20, 2010...
, released on July 20, 2010.
In March, 2010, Honor Bright was named one of the "100 Bands You Need To Know" in Alternative Press' highly anticipated, annual feature. That accolade earned the band a slot on AP's stage at SXSW in Austin, TX. In April 2010, Tim Paige recorded his second disc, "Things That I Won't Need", as The Brilliant Light. On April 13, 2010, Honor Bright was added to first day lineup of The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle is an annual rain-or-shine, three-day music festival held in New Jersey. Every year, new bands compete for spots during the two days. The event evolved out of the Skate and Surf Festival.- The Characters:...
Festival in New Jersey.
Band Name
The name Honor Bright comes from the short story "Rocking Horse Winner" by DH Lawrence. It's English slang for being honest. They were originally known as Trouble On The Dance Floor, but changed their name to Honor Bright to avoid confusion with the similarly named Panic At The Disco.Formation
Honor Bright first started when Liam DiCosimo and Tim Paige's post-hardcore band broke up, leaving them without a project. Realizing they wanted to play the music they loved, they started writing new songs that would become Honor Bright. Anthony Merritt had previously played in a band with Liam and was recruited to play bass. Curt Henry, former member of "The Arlo Story", was found through an internet post made by Liam searching for a drummer. As a four piece [Liam on guitar], Honor Bright recorded a 5 song self-titled demo and went out on a month long tour of the country. Upon return, they made the decision to have Liam become just a front man and Ryan Gilmore was asked to join and he left his previous band and became the final piece of Honor Bright. The lineup has been the same since.In June 2011, Honor Bright announced they would be breaking up on their tumblr page.
Band members
- Liam DiCosimo, Vocals (2006–to present)
- Tim Paige, Vocals/Guitar (2006–to present)
- Anthony Merritt, Bass/Vocals (2006–present)
- Curt Henry, Drums/Vocals (2006–present)
- Ryan Gilmore, Guitar/Vocals (2006–present)
Full Lengths
- Build Hearts From StarsBuild Hearts from StarsBuild Hearts From Stars is the debut full-length, but second release, from Syracuse, NY pop-punkers, Honor Bright. It was released on June 3, 2007, but was re-released on Aux Records on December 1 of the following year, due to the initial pressing selling out.A music video was made for the song...
(self-released, June 3, 2007) - Build Hearts From Stars - Deluxe EditionBuild Hearts from StarsBuild Hearts From Stars is the debut full-length, but second release, from Syracuse, NY pop-punkers, Honor Bright. It was released on June 3, 2007, but was re-released on Aux Records on December 1 of the following year, due to the initial pressing selling out.A music video was made for the song...
(Aux RecordsAux RecordsAux Records is an independent record label from Syracuse, New York. The label was started in 2003 and has released music for several bands that are from Central New York. The most notable record the label released is the Deluxe Edition of Build Hearts From Stars from the band Honor Bright...
, December 1, 2008) - Action! Drama! Suspense!Action! Drama! Suspense!Action! Drama! Suspense! is the second full-length album from Syracuse, NY pop-punk band, Honor Bright. This is their first album on Triple Crown Records, and was released on July 20, 2010...
(Triple Crown RecordsTriple Crown RecordsTriple Crown Records is a New York-based record label. It is home to Hit the Lights, The Receiving End of Sirens, The Dear Hunter, Moving Mountains, and As Tall as Lions, among others...
, July 20, 2010)
EPs
- Honor Bright (sometimes referred to as "Get Stoked!") (self-released, 2006)
- If This Was A MovieIf This Was A MovieIf This Was A Movie is the second EP, but third overall release, from Syracuse, New York pop-punk band, Honor Bright. This EP was produced by John Naclerio, who has worked with bands such as My Chemical Romance, Brand New, and Just Surrender....
(self-released, August 1, 2008)