Taddy Porter
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Taddy Porter is an American rock band
formed in 2007 in Stillwater, Oklahoma
, United States
. The band members are Andy Brewer (lead vocal/guitar), Joe Selby (lead guitar/backing vocals), Doug Jones (drums), and Kevin Jones (bass). The band describes their sound as a mix of classic rock and blues in a modern-rock setting.
In December 2007 they recorded a 4-track EP, Monocle, produced by Trent Bell at Bell Labs Recording Studio in Norman, Oklahoma.
In late 2009 Scott Frazier of Overtone Music Group was sent to Oklahoma City to see another band. Taddy Porter approached him and asked him if he would watch their support set. Frazier was so impressed he signed them to a management contract within a few days.
Frazier's partner, Rick Smith had this assessment of the band, “This band is going to be the biggest one in my 35 years of doing this. This is truly something special. This is Paul Rodgers 1969, if Free came from Stillwater, Okla., or if Joe Cocker had a baby with Robert Plant, it would be Andy Brewer. All the successful great rock bands of the last 30 years have had that dual focus — whether it’s starting with Jagger and Richards, or Lennon and McCartney or Tyler and Perry or Axl and Slash. You have to have the two front guys in Andy and Joe. Joe will be one of the quintessential guitar players of his generation. This is a band that only comes around like once in a generation. They’re that special.”
The band was signed to a record deal with independent label Primary Wave Records, which not only allows the band to retain the rights to its songs, but also includes distribution through EMI records.
The band was also placed as the "freshman" act on The Class Of 2009 Tour with Red
, Pop Evil
and Saving Abel
. The "Class Of" tours was the collective brainchild of Scott Frazier, Rick Smith and Larry Mestel of Primary Wave Music Management along with Justin Hirschman from Artist Group International. The concept is to bring together rock artists who have had substantial Top Ten hits at radio in the current year as well as one act who is provided an opportunity to launch its act. The 2009 tour took place from October 27 through December 19, 2009.
The band's debut single "Shake Me" was featured on Monday Night Football on December 21, 2009. It was also used in episode 24 of the ABC sitcom Cougar Town
on May 24, 2010 (previously "In The Morning" had been used in episodes 18 and 21.) "Shake Me" was also featured in the NBC
show Chase.
During the 2010 Major League Baseball season "Shake Me" has been used by New York Mets
pitcher Mike Pelfrey while warming up and also when batting at Citi Field. "I was looking for a warm-up song and I decided to go with 'Shake Me' by a killer new band named Taddy Porter. It sounds huge in Citifield and it has been working out great," says Pelfrey. Pelfrey's pitching coach at Double A Binghamton in 2006 was Mark Brewer, Andy's father. (Andy's grandfather was Jim Brewer
, a relief pitcher who spent 17 years in the major leagues.)
The band had two songs ("King Louie" and "Mean Bitch") featured in the seventh season premiere of Entourage
on HBO June 27, 2010, and two songs ("Railroad Queen" and "King Louie") can be heard in the upcoming John Cena
movie "Legendary".
On July 27, 2010 it was announced that Taddy Porter would tour with Slash
and Myles Kennedy
for eight dates in September 2010.
In the Autumn 2010, the band will be touring with Canadian band Finger Eleven
on select tour dates, as well as with Evans Blue
. They will also open for Alter Bridge
on select dates in the United States.
Model Chelsea Tallarico, daughter of Aerosmith
lead singer and American Idol
judge Steven Tyler
, is featured in the band's 2011 music video for the song "Long Slow Drag."
Band members are planning to start recording for their next album after their current tour.
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
formed in 2007 in Stillwater, Oklahoma
Stillwater, Oklahoma
Stillwater is a city in north-central Oklahoma at the intersection of U.S. 177 and State Highway 51. It is the county seat of Payne County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 45,688. Stillwater is the principal city of the Stillwater Micropolitan Statistical...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The band members are Andy Brewer (lead vocal/guitar), Joe Selby (lead guitar/backing vocals), Doug Jones (drums), and Kevin Jones (bass). The band describes their sound as a mix of classic rock and blues in a modern-rock setting.
History
Taddy Porter was initially envisioned as the duo of Andy Brewer and Doug Jones, but after taking guitar lessons from Selby, Brewer decided to bring him on as lead guitarist and the three invited Jones' brother, Kevin, to fill out the quartet. The name of the band was chosen after Andy noticed it on a bar beer list and believed it fit the band. The band originally began building their act at Dirty's Tavern, a local bar in their hometown of Stillwater.In December 2007 they recorded a 4-track EP, Monocle, produced by Trent Bell at Bell Labs Recording Studio in Norman, Oklahoma.
In late 2009 Scott Frazier of Overtone Music Group was sent to Oklahoma City to see another band. Taddy Porter approached him and asked him if he would watch their support set. Frazier was so impressed he signed them to a management contract within a few days.
Frazier's partner, Rick Smith had this assessment of the band, “This band is going to be the biggest one in my 35 years of doing this. This is truly something special. This is Paul Rodgers 1969, if Free came from Stillwater, Okla., or if Joe Cocker had a baby with Robert Plant, it would be Andy Brewer. All the successful great rock bands of the last 30 years have had that dual focus — whether it’s starting with Jagger and Richards, or Lennon and McCartney or Tyler and Perry or Axl and Slash. You have to have the two front guys in Andy and Joe. Joe will be one of the quintessential guitar players of his generation. This is a band that only comes around like once in a generation. They’re that special.”
The band was signed to a record deal with independent label Primary Wave Records, which not only allows the band to retain the rights to its songs, but also includes distribution through EMI records.
The band was also placed as the "freshman" act on The Class Of 2009 Tour with Red
Red
Red is any of a number of similar colors evoked by light consisting predominantly of the longest wavelengths of light discernible by the human eye, in the wavelength range of roughly 630–740 nm. Longer wavelengths than this are called infrared , and cannot be seen by the naked eye...
, Pop Evil
Pop Evil
Pop Evil is an American rock band that was formed in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2001 by Leigh Kakaty, Dave Grahs, Jamie Nummer, and Dylan Allison. Lead guitarist Tony Greve was originally added as a temporary studio musician for the band but was invited to become a full-time member in early 2007...
and Saving Abel
Saving Abel
Saving Abel is a American rock music group from Corinth, Mississippi, who were started in 2004 by Jared Weeks and Jason Null. The band title is from the ancient biblical story of Cain and Abel, that is about a brother who killed his own brother...
. The "Class Of" tours was the collective brainchild of Scott Frazier, Rick Smith and Larry Mestel of Primary Wave Music Management along with Justin Hirschman from Artist Group International. The concept is to bring together rock artists who have had substantial Top Ten hits at radio in the current year as well as one act who is provided an opportunity to launch its act. The 2009 tour took place from October 27 through December 19, 2009.
The band's debut single "Shake Me" was featured on Monday Night Football on December 21, 2009. It was also used in episode 24 of the ABC sitcom Cougar Town
Cougar Town
Cougar Town is an American television sitcom that premiered on ABC on September 23, 2009. The series focuses on a recently divorced woman in her forties facing the often humorous challenges, pitfalls and rewards of life's next chapter, along with her son, ex-husband, and friends who together make...
on May 24, 2010 (previously "In The Morning" had been used in episodes 18 and 21.) "Shake Me" was also featured in the NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
show Chase.
During the 2010 Major League Baseball season "Shake Me" has been used by New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
pitcher Mike Pelfrey while warming up and also when batting at Citi Field. "I was looking for a warm-up song and I decided to go with 'Shake Me' by a killer new band named Taddy Porter. It sounds huge in Citifield and it has been working out great," says Pelfrey. Pelfrey's pitching coach at Double A Binghamton in 2006 was Mark Brewer, Andy's father. (Andy's grandfather was Jim Brewer
Jim Brewer
James Thomas Brewer was an American relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1960 through 1976, Brewer played for the Chicago Cubs , Los Angeles Dodgers and California Angels...
, a relief pitcher who spent 17 years in the major leagues.)
The band had two songs ("King Louie" and "Mean Bitch") featured in the seventh season premiere of Entourage
Entourage (TV series)
Entourage is an American comedy-drama television series that premiered on HBO on July 18, 2004 and concluded on September 11, 2011, after eight seasons...
on HBO June 27, 2010, and two songs ("Railroad Queen" and "King Louie") can be heard in the upcoming John Cena
John Cena
John Felix Anthony Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, rapper, and television personality. He is currently signed to WWE as a member of its WWE Raw brand....
movie "Legendary".
On July 27, 2010 it was announced that Taddy Porter would tour with Slash
Slash (musician)
Saul Hudson , known by his stage name Slash, is a British-American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. During his later years with Guns N'...
and Myles Kennedy
Myles Kennedy
Myles Richard Kennedy is an American musician and singer-songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Alter Bridge, and as the lead vocalist in Slash's current solo project...
for eight dates in September 2010.
In the Autumn 2010, the band will be touring with Canadian band Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven
Finger Eleven is a Canadian rock band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 1989. They have currently released five studio albums, with their album The Greyest of Blue Skies bringing them into the mainstream...
on select tour dates, as well as with Evans Blue
Evans Blue
Evans Blue is an alternative rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada founded in 2005.- Origins :Evans Blue came together in early 2005. Five musicians, then in three separate bands, met through a local musician's message board...
. They will also open for Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge
Alter Bridge is an American rock band that was formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida by lead guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips, who are all also members of Creed. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Myles Kennedy, formerly of The Mayfield Four and the frontman...
on select dates in the United States.
Model Chelsea Tallarico, daughter of Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
lead singer and American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
judge Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and lead singer of the Boston-based rock band Aerosmith, in which he also plays the harmonica, and occasional piano and percussion. He is known as the "Demon of Screamin'", due to his high screams...
, is featured in the band's 2011 music video for the song "Long Slow Drag."
Band members are planning to start recording for their next album after their current tour.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Adult Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks Adult Top 40 is a variation on the United States Billboard charts... |
US Main. |
|||
| 2010 | "Shake Me" | — | 24 | Taddy Porter |
| "Big Enough" | — | 34 | ||
| 2011 | "Long Slow Drag" | — | — | |