Reeve Oliver
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Reeve Oliver is an American
pop rock
band formed in 2000 in San Diego, California
. They have released two albums and several EPs and have toured with larger acts such as The Vandals
, Yellowcard
, and Switchfoot
. They have been locally recognized at the San Diego Music Awards
, earning "best rock album" in 2003 for The Reeveolution EP
and again in 2005 for Reeve Oliver
, and being named "best rock act" at the 2006 awards.
band Dogwood
. While writing songs for Dogwood, O'Donnell found himself writing more pop-based rock songs as well that did not fit the band's style. When Dogwood's album Building a Better Me
was completed ahead of schedule, O'Donnell and Noise Ratchet
drummer Brandon Young used the remaining studio time to record Reeve Oliver's first 5-song demo. O'Donnell left Dogwood in 2001 and he and Young formed Reeve Oliver as a full-time band, initially with Dogwood bassist Jason Harper who soon left and was replaced by Otis Bartholameu of the band Fluf
(known simply by his first initial, O). Eventually Young's commitments to Noise Ratchet led to his replacement by Brad Davis, a longtime friend of O'Donnell's. O'Donnell and Davis also work as entertainers and show hosts at SeaWorld
.
In 2003 Reeve Oliver was awarded "best rock album" at the San Diego Music Awards
for The Reeveolution EP
. This was followed by their debut self-titled album in 2005 which received the same award, and a 2006 award for "best rock act." During this time the band performed as the opening act for Yellowcard
on tour and also performed on the Warped Tour
. In 2006 the band signed to major label Capitol
, however they were soon dropped during the label's merger with Virgin
. In March 2007 they released The Endless Bummer EP
through Apple Danish Records. That December they self-released their second album Touchtone Inferno!!!, recorded under their contract with Capitol. The album was released by Apple Danish/Summertone through iTunes
and is currently being finalized for a CD release.
In February 2009 O'Donnell announced his involvement in a new musical project called Big If with Ryan Key
of Yellowcard
. This effectively put Reeve Oliver on hiatus, with Key stating that "Neither Yellowcard or Reeve Oliver feel like it is necessary to announce official break ups. There may come a time down the road where we want to get together and play shows with those bands. Who knows when that may be, but we aren't ruling it out completely." Currently O'Donnell is the bassist of Yellowcard
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band formed in 2000 in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. They have released two albums and several EPs and have toured with larger acts such as The Vandals
The Vandals
The Vandals are an American rock band established in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California. They have released ten full-length studio albums and two live albums and have toured the world extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour...
, Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
, and Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
. They have been locally recognized at the San Diego Music Awards
San Diego Music Awards
The San Diego Music Awards are an awards show held annually in San Diego, California to recognize the best bands and artists in local music. The awards have been held since 1991 and were originally organized by the city's main local music publication, , which eventually became the alternative...
, earning "best rock album" in 2003 for The Reeveolution EP
The Reeveolution EP
The Reeveolution EP is an EP by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in 2003 by Redsand Clothing. It was awarded "best rock album" at the 2003 San Diego Music Awards.-Track listing:#"I Want Burns"#"California"#"Young and Dumb"...
and again in 2005 for Reeve Oliver
Reeve Oliver (album)
Reeve Oliver is the debut album by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in 2004 by The Militia Group. It was awarded "best rock album" at the 2005 San Diego Music Awards...
, and being named "best rock act" at the 2006 awards.
Band history
Reeve Oliver was formed by vocalist/guitarist Sean O'Donnell while he was a member of the Christian punkChristian punk
Christian punk is a form of Christian music and a subgenre of punk rock with some degree of Christian lyrical content. Much disagreement persists about the boundaries of the subgenre, and the extent that their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies among bands...
band Dogwood
Dogwood (band)
Dogwood is a punk rock band hailing from Escondido, California. Their music is often compared to that of The Offspring, and they list Bad Religion, NOFX and Lagwagon as musical influences...
. While writing songs for Dogwood, O'Donnell found himself writing more pop-based rock songs as well that did not fit the band's style. When Dogwood's album Building a Better Me
Building A Better Me
Building a Better Me is the fifth full-length album from San Diegan punk band Dogwood, released in 2000. Instrumentation for the album was produced and recorded by Sam Boukas and Dogwood at Goldentrack studio in San Diego, but vocals were produced and recorded at the Blasting Room studios in Fort...
was completed ahead of schedule, O'Donnell and Noise Ratchet
Noise Ratchet
Noise Ratchet were an alternative Rock band originating from California.Noise Ratchet began as a pop punk/ska band in February 1997 in San Diego, California. In 1998, they released their first independent album, Never Going Back, at Youth Wave 1998 while opening for P.O.D. The Supertones, Stavesacre...
drummer Brandon Young used the remaining studio time to record Reeve Oliver's first 5-song demo. O'Donnell left Dogwood in 2001 and he and Young formed Reeve Oliver as a full-time band, initially with Dogwood bassist Jason Harper who soon left and was replaced by Otis Bartholameu of the band Fluf
Fluf
-History:O and Jonny Donhowe formed the band after their previous band, Olivelawn, split up, recruiting drummer Miles Gillett. After several seven-inch singles , the band's debut album was released in 1993. Generally knows as Mangravy, each physical format had a different title...
(known simply by his first initial, O). Eventually Young's commitments to Noise Ratchet led to his replacement by Brad Davis, a longtime friend of O'Donnell's. O'Donnell and Davis also work as entertainers and show hosts at SeaWorld
SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a United States chain of marine mammal parks, oceanariums, and animal theme parks owned by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. The parks feature captive orca, sea lion, and dolphin shows and zoological displays featuring various other marine animals. There are operations in Orlando,...
.
In 2003 Reeve Oliver was awarded "best rock album" at the San Diego Music Awards
San Diego Music Awards
The San Diego Music Awards are an awards show held annually in San Diego, California to recognize the best bands and artists in local music. The awards have been held since 1991 and were originally organized by the city's main local music publication, , which eventually became the alternative...
for The Reeveolution EP
The Reeveolution EP
The Reeveolution EP is an EP by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in 2003 by Redsand Clothing. It was awarded "best rock album" at the 2003 San Diego Music Awards.-Track listing:#"I Want Burns"#"California"#"Young and Dumb"...
. This was followed by their debut self-titled album in 2005 which received the same award, and a 2006 award for "best rock act." During this time the band performed as the opening act for Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
on tour and also performed on the Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
. In 2006 the band signed to major label Capitol
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
, however they were soon dropped during the label's merger with Virgin
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
. In March 2007 they released The Endless Bummer EP
The Endless Bummer EP
The Endless Bummer EP is an EP by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in March 2007 by Apple Danish Records. The band hand-screened covers and CD artwork for the first 100 copies of the EP, which were numbered and labeled as "Limited Edition." These copies were sold at a...
through Apple Danish Records. That December they self-released their second album Touchtone Inferno!!!, recorded under their contract with Capitol. The album was released by Apple Danish/Summertone through 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....
and is currently being finalized for a CD release.
In February 2009 O'Donnell announced his involvement in a new musical project called Big If with Ryan Key
Ryan Key
Ryan Key is an American rock musician. He is best known for being the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the American pop punk band Yellowcard, and one of the two lead singers in his side project Big If.-Early life:...
of Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
. This effectively put Reeve Oliver on hiatus, with Key stating that "Neither Yellowcard or Reeve Oliver feel like it is necessary to announce official break ups. There may come a time down the road where we want to get together and play shows with those bands. Who knows when that may be, but we aren't ruling it out completely." Currently O'Donnell is the bassist of Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
.
Current members
- Sean O'Donnell – vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - O (Otis Bartholameu) – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Brad Davis – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, backing vocals
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Reeve Oliver Reeve Oliver (album) Reeve Oliver is the debut album by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in 2004 by The Militia Group. It was awarded "best rock album" at the 2005 San Diego Music Awards... |
The Militia Group The Militia Group -History:The Militia Group was founded in 1998 by Chad Pearson as a booking agency, booking for artists such as Slick Shoes, Craig's Brother, Dogwood, twothirtyeight, Acceptance, and Element 101. Rory Felton and Chad Pearson partnered in 2000 to turn the booking agency into a record company... |
| 2007 | Touchtone Inferno!!! | Summertone/Apple Danish |
EPs
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Yer Gonna Win | |
| 2002 | The California EP | |
| 2003 | The Reeveolution EP The Reeveolution EP The Reeveolution EP is an EP by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in 2003 by Redsand Clothing. It was awarded "best rock album" at the 2003 San Diego Music Awards.-Track listing:#"I Want Burns"#"California"#"Young and Dumb"... |
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| 2004 | The Baldachu EP The Baldachu EP The Baldachu EP is an EP by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in 2004.-Performers:*Sean O'Donnell - vocals, guitar*O - bass*Brad Davis - drums... |
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| 2005 | Takeover Records 3-Way Issue#2 | Takeover Takeover Records (California) Takeover Records is a punk music record label based in Long Beach, California, U.S.A.The company was founded by former Yellowcard guitarist Ben Harper and his friend Greg McDonald in 1997.-Current:*Bracket*HeyMike!*Near Miss*River City High... |
| 2007 | The Endless Bummer EP The Endless Bummer EP The Endless Bummer EP is an EP by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in March 2007 by Apple Danish Records. The band hand-screened covers and CD artwork for the first 100 copies of the EP, which were numbered and labeled as "Limited Edition." These copies were sold at a... |
Apple Danish |
Non-album tracks
| Year | Title | Label | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Santa Has Got Reindeer on His Mind" | |||
Music videos
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "I Want Burns" | Reeve Oliver Reeve Oliver (album) Reeve Oliver is the debut album by the San Diego, California pop rock band Reeve Oliver, released in 2004 by The Militia Group. It was awarded "best rock album" at the 2005 San Diego Music Awards... |