One Step Away
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One Step Away is a pop rock band from Andover, Massachusetts. Formed in 2007, the band consists of vocalist Adam Carrington, guitarist Terence Healy, bassist Mike Nuzzolo, and drummer Ben Trudeau.
Following the release of their successful first EP, One Decision, in 2008, One Step Away began working with Dan Malsch and Alec Henniger of Soundmine Recording Studios (Four Year Strong
, Framing Hanley
, Forever the Sickest Kids
) to produce their first full length studio album, For the Broken
, released in the fall of 2010. The album became available on iTunes
on August 17, 2010.
Citywalk Stage, Whisky-A-Go-Go, Fox Theater, and MGM Grand. For the Broken is on rotation on over 120 radio stations nationwide and in April, 2011, saw its’ debut on Australian radio. One Step Away has made television appearances across New England on WBZ, Fox TV38, WCTX, WNAC, WSBK, WPXT, My R.I. TV, and WWLP.
One Step Away has been a chosen “Featured Artist” in various publications such as Breakout Magazine, SIR Magazine, Scope Magazine, and The Buzzin Box. In 2010, they also earned a coveted spot in Alternative Press magazine issue #269 (December 2010) as “Unsigned Band of the Month” and selected as a “Spotlight Artist” on CMJ.
In 2008, only one year after forming, One Step Away won the Boston Music Festival. In 2009, they were selected as the winner out of 2,800 rock bands at the Famecast Rock Stage. One Step Away is a two time winner of the Berklee College of Music
Scholarships from TCAN Battle of the Bands.
In January 2011, One Step Away were nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards under the Pop/Rock Album category for For The Broken.
Following the release of their successful first EP, One Decision, in 2008, One Step Away began working with Dan Malsch and Alec Henniger of Soundmine Recording Studios (Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong is an American pop punk band from Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalists and guitarists Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, bassist Joe Weiss, and drummer Jackson Massucco...
, Framing Hanley
Framing Hanley
Framing Hanley is an American rock band from White House, Tennessee, formed in 2005. They released their first studio album in August 2007 entitled The Moment. They are best known for their song "Hear Me Now" and their cover of "Lollipop", originally by Lil Wayne...
, 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...
) to produce their first full length studio album, For the Broken
For the Broken
-Credits:*Adam Carrington - Vocals, Songwriter, Group Member*Terence Healy - Guitar, Backup Vocals, Songwriter,Group Member*Mike Nuzzolo - Bass, Backup Vocals, Songwriter, Group Member*Ben Trudeau - Drums, Backup Vocals, Songwriter, Group Member...
, released in the fall of 2010. The album became available on iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on August 17, 2010.
Gaining Exposure
Since releasing One Decision and For the Broken, One Step Away has played venues across the country including Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood is a movie studio and theme park in the unincorporated Universal City community of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is one of the oldest and most famous Hollywood movie studios still in use...
Citywalk Stage, Whisky-A-Go-Go, Fox Theater, and MGM Grand. For the Broken is on rotation on over 120 radio stations nationwide and in April, 2011, saw its’ debut on Australian radio. One Step Away has made television appearances across New England on WBZ, Fox TV38, WCTX, WNAC, WSBK, WPXT, My R.I. TV, and WWLP.
One Step Away has been a chosen “Featured Artist” in various publications such as Breakout Magazine, SIR Magazine, Scope Magazine, and The Buzzin Box. In 2010, they also earned a coveted spot in Alternative Press magazine issue #269 (December 2010) as “Unsigned Band of the Month” and selected as a “Spotlight Artist” on CMJ.
In 2008, only one year after forming, One Step Away won the Boston Music Festival. In 2009, they were selected as the winner out of 2,800 rock bands at the Famecast Rock Stage. One Step Away is a two time winner of the Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world. Known primarily as a school for jazz, rock and popular music, it also offers college-level courses in a wide range of contemporary and historic styles, including hip...
Scholarships from TCAN Battle of the Bands.
In January 2011, One Step Away were nominated for The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards under the Pop/Rock Album category for For The Broken.
Members
- Adam Carrington - Lead VocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2008–present) - Terence Healy - GuitarGuitaristA guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
(2007–present) - Mike Nuzzolo - BassBassistA bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
(2007–present) - Ben Trudeau - DrumsDrummerA drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
(2010–present)