Jim Suptic
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Jim Suptic is an American
musician and entrepreneur, best known for being the guitarist for Kansas City, Missouri
band The Get Up Kids
.
. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas
. In the summer of 1994, he was in a band called "Kingpin" with future Get Up Kids bandmates and brothers Rob
and Ryan Pope. After the band broke up due to internal conflicts, Rob and Jim re-formed with Matt Pryor (who had been playing with Secular Theme) and friend Nathan Shay. The band officially formed on October 14, 1995 (Suptic's 18th birthday). Shay, unwilling to tour, was replaced with Rob's brother Ryan. The band recorded its first release, Four Minute Mile
in 1996.
After touring throughout the midwest with Braid
, The Promise Ring
and Jimmy Eat World
, the band signed to the then-unknown Vagrant Records
to record their second album Something to Write Home About
. The album was a hit, making Vagrant Records one of the largest independent record labels in the country.
After the release of Something to Write Home About, the band toured for three years until the 2002 release of their follow-up album On a Wire
. The band hired on Scott Litt
to produce the album, deciding to take a drastic turn toward alternative, departing from their high-energy powerpop/emo roots. After its release, the album flopped and Vagrant retracted much of the promotional push behind it.
In 2004, the band released what would become their final studio album Guilt Show
. The album was far better received than On a Wire
, and the band embarked on an extensive world tour to promote the album. However, tensions began running high between the band members. Keyboardist James Dewees
had recently gone through a bitter divorce (inspiration for the Reggie and the Full Effect
album Songs Not to Get Married To
) and lead singer Matt Pryor's wife had recently given birth to their first child, so he was upset at not getting to spend time with her.
In 2005, the band announced that they would embark on one final U.S. tour before breaking up. The band's final show took place on July 2, 2005 at the Uptown Theater
in Kansas City
, Missouri
.
, Suptic formed Blackpool Lights
, a side-project with former Creature Comforts drummer Billy Brimblecom
and former Butterglory
bassist Brian Everard. After The Get Up Kids broke up in the summer of 2005, Blackpool Lights drew his full focus. They released a five-track Self-titled EP in 2005. On July 22, 2006 the band released its first album This Town's Disaster
. After its release, the band went on to tour in support of the album with Supersuckers and Social Distortion
.
The band also gained some national attention. The band was named Spin Magazine's Artist of the Day. They were also chosen by the Major League Soccer
to write and perform the official theme song for the Kansas City Wizards
, entitled "Ain't Nobody Gonna Stop Us Now". After touring until 2007, the band has disbanded, along with Curb Appeal Records.
. The studio was formed as a joint venture between the members of The Get Up Kids and longtime friend and producer Ed Rose
.
After the formation of Blackpool Lights, Suptic co-founded Kansas City-based indie label Curb Appeal Records
. This Town's Disaster
was the first album to be released on the label, and since then they have gone on to sign several other bands and artists, including The New Amsterdams, fronted by former Get Up Kids bandmate Matt Pryor.
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musician and entrepreneur, best known for being the guitarist for Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
band The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids are an American alternative rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. Formed in 1995, the band was a major player in the mid-90's emo scene, otherwise known as the "second wave" of emo music...
.
The Get Up Kids
Jim Suptic is best known for being the guitarist and sometime lead singer for the Kansas City band The Get Up KidsThe Get Up Kids
The Get Up Kids are an American alternative rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. Formed in 1995, the band was a major player in the mid-90's emo scene, otherwise known as the "second wave" of emo music...
. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, Kansas
Olathe is a city in and the county seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States. Located in northeastern Kansas, it is also the fifth most populous city in the state, with a population of 125,872 at the 2010 census. As a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri, Olathe is the fourth-largest city in the...
. In the summer of 1994, he was in a band called "Kingpin" with future Get Up Kids bandmates and brothers Rob
Rob Pope
-History:Rob Pope grew up in Olathe, Kansas. In the summer of 1994, he was in a band called "Kingpin" with his brother Ryan and future Get Up Kids bandmate Jim Suptic. After the band broke up due to internal conflicts, Rob and Jim re-formed with Matt Pryor, who had been playing with Secular Theme...
and Ryan Pope. After the band broke up due to internal conflicts, Rob and Jim re-formed with Matt Pryor (who had been playing with Secular Theme) and friend Nathan Shay. The band officially formed on October 14, 1995 (Suptic's 18th birthday). Shay, unwilling to tour, was replaced with Rob's brother Ryan. The band recorded its first release, Four Minute Mile
Four Minute Mile
Four Minute Mile is the first full-length album released by Kansas City, Missouri emo band The Get Up Kids.-Recording:The album was recorded in April 1997 on a budget of $4,000. It was produced by Shellac bassist Bob Weston in Chicago over the course of two and a half days. It was released by...
in 1996.
After touring throughout the midwest with Braid
Braid
A braid is a complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands of flexible material such as textile fibres, wire, or human hair...
, The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring
The Promise Ring is an American emo band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In their early years, their music was usually classified as emo, but their later albums could be described more accurately as indie pop. They split up in 2002 and temporarily reunited in 2005...
and Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
, the band signed to the then-unknown Vagrant Records
Vagrant Records
Vagrant Records is an indie rock label based in Los Angeles, California and is home to such artists as The Hold Steady, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Active Child, PJ Harvey, Reptar, School of Seven Bells, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Thrice, James Vincent McMorrow, Placebo, and many...
to record their second album Something to Write Home About
Something to Write Home About
Something to Write Home About is the second full-length studio album by American rock band The Get Up Kids, released on September 21, 1999. The album was produced by The Get Up Kids themselves, with co-producers Chad Blinman and Alex Brahl. Blinman also recorded and mixed the album, with Brahl...
. The album was a hit, making Vagrant Records one of the largest independent record labels in the country.
After the release of Something to Write Home About, the band toured for three years until the 2002 release of their follow-up album On a Wire
On a Wire
On a Wire is a 2002 album released by The Get Up Kids on Vagrant Records. The album was also released in two record versions: black 180 gram vinyl and Limited Edition picture disc.-Recording:...
. The band hired on Scott Litt
Scott Litt
Scott Litt is an American record producer who mostly works with artists in the alternative rock genre and is best known for producing six R.E.M. albums.-Biography:...
to produce the album, deciding to take a drastic turn toward alternative, departing from their high-energy powerpop/emo roots. After its release, the album flopped and Vagrant retracted much of the promotional push behind it.
In 2004, the band released what would become their final studio album Guilt Show
Guilt Show
Guilt Show is the fourth studio album by The Get Up Kids. It was released on Vagrant Records on March 3, 2004.-Recording:The album was the first album to be recorded in Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio in Eudora, Kansas renovated and owned by The Get Up Kids and producer Ed Rose...
. The album was far better received than On a Wire
On a Wire
On a Wire is a 2002 album released by The Get Up Kids on Vagrant Records. The album was also released in two record versions: black 180 gram vinyl and Limited Edition picture disc.-Recording:...
, and the band embarked on an extensive world tour to promote the album. However, tensions began running high between the band members. Keyboardist James Dewees
James Dewees
James Dewees is an American musician who has been involved in many musical projects including Coalesce, The Get Up Kids, Reggie and the Full Effect, New Found Glory, My Chemical Romance, and, most recently, Leathermouth....
had recently gone through a bitter divorce (inspiration for the Reggie and the Full Effect
Reggie and the Full Effect
Reggie and the Full Effect was a Kansas City indie rock band, the solo project for The Get Up Kids keyboardist James Dewees.-Early years, Greatest Hits 1984-1987, Promotional Copy and Under the Tray :...
album Songs Not to Get Married To
Songs Not to Get Married To
-Personnel:*James Dewees - Vocals, Keyboard*Cory White - Guitar*Rob Pope - Bass*Ryan Pope - Drums*Ed Rose - Production, Mixing-Album Position:...
) and lead singer Matt Pryor's wife had recently given birth to their first child, so he was upset at not getting to spend time with her.
In 2005, the band announced that they would embark on one final U.S. tour before breaking up. The band's final show took place on July 2, 2005 at the Uptown Theater
Uptown Theater (Kansas City)
The Uptown Theater is a historic theater located at 3700 Broadway in the Valentine neighborhood in the Midtown area of Kansas City, Missouri. As Uptown Building and Theatre, the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979....
in Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
.
Blackpool Lights
In 2004, after the band had finished recording their fourth and eventually final album Guilt ShowGuilt Show
Guilt Show is the fourth studio album by The Get Up Kids. It was released on Vagrant Records on March 3, 2004.-Recording:The album was the first album to be recorded in Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio in Eudora, Kansas renovated and owned by The Get Up Kids and producer Ed Rose...
, Suptic formed Blackpool Lights
Blackpool Lights
Blackpool Lights is an indie rock band founded in Kansas City, Missouri, by Get Up Kids guitarist Jim Suptic, bassist Brian Everard, and drummer Billy Brimblecom.-Formation and This Town's Disaster :...
, a side-project with former Creature Comforts drummer Billy Brimblecom
Billy Brimblecom
Billy Brimblecom, Jr. is a drummer from Kansas City, Missouri.-History:Brimblecom began playing the drums at age 11. In 1995 at the age of 18, Brimblecom joined the Lawrence, Kansas based heavy rock band Stick who released 2 albums...
and former Butterglory
Butterglory
Butterglory is an American indie-rock band from Lawrence, Kansas. Contemporaries of indie rock groups like Pavement and Archers of Loaf, the band helped explore similar musical territories and expand the genre...
bassist Brian Everard. After The Get Up Kids broke up in the summer of 2005, Blackpool Lights drew his full focus. They released a five-track Self-titled EP in 2005. On July 22, 2006 the band released its first album This Town's Disaster
This Town's Disaster
-Band:*Jim Suptic - Guitar, Vocals*J.D.Warnock - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard*Billy Brimblecom - Drums*Brian Everard - Bass...
. After its release, the band went on to tour in support of the album with Supersuckers and Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
.
The band also gained some national attention. The band was named Spin Magazine's Artist of the Day. They were also chosen by the Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
to write and perform the official theme song for the Kansas City Wizards
Kansas City Wizards
Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
, entitled "Ain't Nobody Gonna Stop Us Now". After touring until 2007, the band has disbanded, along with Curb Appeal Records.
Curb Appeal Records
Suptic is also an entrepreneur. He is one of the co-founders of Black Lodge Studios in Eudora, KansasEudora, Kansas
Eudora is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Lawrence, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located along the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 6,136.- History :...
. The studio was formed as a joint venture between the members of The Get Up Kids and longtime friend and producer Ed Rose
Ed Rose
Ed Rose is an American sound engineer and record producer. He has worked extensively with groups in the modern emo and pop punk scenes. He also co-owns Black Lodge Recording with Rob Pope and his brother Ryan Pope.-History:...
.
After the formation of Blackpool Lights, Suptic co-founded Kansas City-based indie label Curb Appeal Records
Curb Appeal Records
Curb Appeal Records is an American record label founded in Kansas City, Missouri by The Get Up Kids guitarist and Blackpool Lights frontman Jim Suptic.-History:In July 2005, The Get Up Kids split up, leaving the members to pursue their own side-projects...
. This Town's Disaster
This Town's Disaster
-Band:*Jim Suptic - Guitar, Vocals*J.D.Warnock - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard*Billy Brimblecom - Drums*Brian Everard - Bass...
was the first album to be released on the label, and since then they have gone on to sign several other bands and artists, including The New Amsterdams, fronted by former Get Up Kids bandmate Matt Pryor.
with The Get Up Kids
- Four Minute MileFour Minute MileFour Minute Mile is the first full-length album released by Kansas City, Missouri emo band The Get Up Kids.-Recording:The album was recorded in April 1997 on a budget of $4,000. It was produced by Shellac bassist Bob Weston in Chicago over the course of two and a half days. It was released by...
(1997) - Something to Write Home AboutSomething to Write Home AboutSomething to Write Home About is the second full-length studio album by American rock band The Get Up Kids, released on September 21, 1999. The album was produced by The Get Up Kids themselves, with co-producers Chad Blinman and Alex Brahl. Blinman also recorded and mixed the album, with Brahl...
(1999) - On a WireOn a WireOn a Wire is a 2002 album released by The Get Up Kids on Vagrant Records. The album was also released in two record versions: black 180 gram vinyl and Limited Edition picture disc.-Recording:...
(2002) - Guilt ShowGuilt ShowGuilt Show is the fourth studio album by The Get Up Kids. It was released on Vagrant Records on March 3, 2004.-Recording:The album was the first album to be recorded in Black Lodge Studios, the recording studio in Eudora, Kansas renovated and owned by The Get Up Kids and producer Ed Rose...
(2004) - There Are RulesThere Are RulesThere Are Rules is the fifth studio album by The Get Up Kids, the band's first full-length release since 2004's Guilt Show. After their initial reunion, the band decided to challenge themselves to write and record an album in only two weeks without using any digital technology...
(2011)