The Dangerous Summer (band)
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The Dangerous Summer is an Indie / Rock band from Ellicott City, Maryland
. The band formed in the summer of 2006 to write their first EP, There Is No Such Thing as Science, which drew the attention of Hopeless Records
and other labels in 2007. They signed with Hopeless Records within 8 months (in April 2007) of starting the band during their senior year of high school. They then re-released their debut EP under a new name, If You Could Only Keep Me Alive, with new songs included.
In April 2009 the band played The Bamboozle
.
The band's debut studio album, Reach for the Sun, was released on May 5, 2009, and reached #42 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
The band's name is taken from the novel of the same name
. The band has stated influences from Third Eye Blind
, Bright Eyes, U2
, Phil Collins
, Explosions in the Sky
, Jimmy Eat World
, and Andrew McMahon
.
Their song "The Permanent Rain" was used in a trailer for the 2009 movie Love Happens, starring Jennifer Aniston
and Aaron Eckhart
.
An acoustic version of Reach for the Sun
was digitally released on 15 March 2011.
The band's second full-length album, War Paint
, was released July 19, 2011.
They played on the Warped Tour 2011
on the Nintendo 3DS stage.
Touring
, 1997, Between The Trees
and Holiday Parade. The band took a break from touring for a while until 2009, when they toured with acts like Person L
, Ace Enders, My Favorite Highway, The Secret Handshake
, Sparks The Rescue
, The Gay Blades, The Bigger Lights
, and Mayday Parade
. They also played The Starting Line
reunion show on December 29, 2009 at The Theatre of The Living Arts in Philadelphia.
The Dangerous Summer kicked off 2010 on the Revolutions and Resolutions tour supporting The Audition
along with Sparks The Rescue and The Right Coast.
On March 9, 2010, The Dangerous Summer announced that they will be jumping the pond to tour the UK this spring to take part in the Give It a Name tour.
On May 14, 2010, The Dangerous Summer announced they will be playing Reach for the Sun
from front to back on their first headlining tour this summer. The Morning Of
will be playing the entire tour. Go Radio
, Action Item
, and The Bigger Lights
will be on the tour for various dates.
Three dates of the Reach for the Sun tour sold out, Philadelphia, PA, Toronto and Vienna, VA.
In fall of 2010, The Dangerous Summer joined Conditions, Anarbor
, and VersaEmerge
on VersaEmerge's first headlining tour, the Vultures Unite Tour which was full US and Canada, but later dropped off the tour due to conflicts between members of The Dangerous Summer and VersaEmerge.
The Dangerous Summer officially entered the studio to record their sophomore full length with Paul Leavitt, due out in the spring. They will also be playing the entire Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2011. The band will release their new album titled War Paint on July 19 via Hopeless Records.
When the band pulled out of their fall tour with Hit The Lights on citing "reasons beyond our control" Nick Thompson from Hit The Lights said that the band had broken up. On the band denied that they had broken up and announced upcoming February and March tour dates in Australia.
Ellicott City, Maryland
Ellicott City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The population was 65,834 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Howard County...
. The band formed in the summer of 2006 to write their first EP, There Is No Such Thing as Science, which drew the attention of Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
and other labels in 2007. They signed with Hopeless Records within 8 months (in April 2007) of starting the band during their senior year of high school. They then re-released their debut EP under a new name, If You Could Only Keep Me Alive, with new songs included.
In April 2009 the band played 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:...
.
The band's debut studio album, Reach for the Sun, was released on May 5, 2009, and reached #42 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.
The band's name is taken from the novel of the same name
The Dangerous Summer
The Dangerous Summer is a book written by Ernest Hemingway published in 1985, which describes the rivalry between bullfighters Luis Miguel Dominguín and his brother-in-law Antonio Ordóñez during the "dangerous summer" of 1959...
. The band has stated influences from Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind
Third Eye Blind is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco. The songwriting duo of Kevin Cadogan and Stephan Jenkins signed the band's first major label recording contract with Elektra records in 1996 resulting in two multi platinum albums. The band's lineup...
, Bright Eyes, U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
, Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
, Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky is an American post-rock band from Texas. The band has garnered popularity beyond the post-rock scene for their elaborately developed guitar work, narratively styled instrumentals, what they refer to as "cathartic mini-symphonies," and their enthusiastic and emotional live shows...
, 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....
, and Andrew McMahon
Andrew McMahon
Andrew Ross McMahon is a singer/songwriter. He is the vocalist, pianist and primary songwriter for the bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin; he also performs solo.-Early life:...
.
Their song "The Permanent Rain" was used in a trailer for the 2009 movie Love Happens, starring Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Joanna Aniston is an American actress, film director, and producer, best known for her role as Rachel Green on the television sitcom Friends, a role which earned her an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.Aniston has also enjoyed a successful film career,...
and Aaron Eckhart
Aaron Eckhart
Aaron Edward Eckhart is an American film and stage actor. Born in California, he moved to England at the age of 13, when his father relocated the family. Several years later, he began his acting career by performing in school plays, before moving to Sydney, Australia, for his high school senior year...
.
An acoustic version of Reach for the Sun
Reach for the Sun
Reach for the Sun is the full-length debut album from American alternative rock band The Dangerous Summer, released through Hopeless Records...
was digitally released on 15 March 2011.
The band's second full-length album, War Paint
War Paint (The Dangerous Summer album)
War Paint is the sophomore release from American alternative rock band The Dangerous Summer, released through Hopeless Records. The album was released July 19, 2011....
, was released July 19, 2011.
They played on the Warped Tour 2011
Warped Tour 2011
Warped Tour 2011 is the 17th annual Summer Warped Tour festival. Vans Shoes is again the tour's primary sponsor. The tour dates were announced on November 22, 2010, with the first official band announcement on December 8...
on the Nintendo 3DS stage.
Band members
Current- AJ Perdomo – Lead Vocals, Bass (2006–present)
- Cody Payne – Guitar, Backup Vocals (2006–present)
- Bryan Czap – Guitar (2006–present)
- Tyler Minsberg – Drums (2006-2010 / 2011–present)
Touring
- Doug Rogells - Drums (Feb UK Tour)
- Kyle Jordan Mueller - Drums (March 2011 US Tour)
Studio albums
- Reach for the SunReach for the SunReach for the Sun is the full-length debut album from American alternative rock band The Dangerous Summer, released through Hopeless Records...
(Hopeless RecordsHopeless RecordsHopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
, 2009) - An Acoustic Performance of "Reach for the Sun" (Hopeless RecordsHopeless RecordsHopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
, 2011) - War PaintWar Paint (The Dangerous Summer album)War Paint is the sophomore release from American alternative rock band The Dangerous Summer, released through Hopeless Records. The album was released July 19, 2011....
(Hopeless RecordsHopeless RecordsHopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
, 2011)
EPs
- There Is No Such Thing as Science (2007)
- If You Could Only Keep Me Alive (Hopeless RecordsHopeless RecordsHopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
, 2007)
Tours
In 2007 The Dangerous Summer toured with The Morning LightThe Morning Light
The Morning Light was a pop rock band based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group was signed to Fearless Records.-History:The Morning Light formed in 2006 after the breakup of local group Transition. Transition's bassist, Harrison Wargo, formed a band with singer Bobby Garver, soon after adding...
, 1997, Between The Trees
Between the Trees
Between the Trees was an American Rock band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2005. The band consisted of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Kirkland, lead guitarist Stevie Benz, drummer Josh Butler and bassist Jeremy Butler....
and Holiday Parade. The band took a break from touring for a while until 2009, when they toured with acts like Person L
Person L
Person L is an American rock band fronted by Kenny Vasoli, of the pop punk band The Starting Line. Vasoli is the band's lead singer and guitarist and formed Person L in winter 2006 as an outlet to explore other musical styles...
, Ace Enders, My Favorite Highway, The Secret Handshake
The Secret Handshake
The Secret Handshake is the electronica/soul musical project of self-taught musician Luis Dubuc. Dubuc sings and plays all instruments on the band's studio albums, including guitar, synthesizer, piano, percussion, and sound effects which he creates on his computer.He has a new musical project, a...
, Sparks The Rescue
Sparks The Rescue
Sparks the Rescue is a five-member American rock band from Maine. They formed when members of three high school bands Pozer, Short of April and Two Girls Later converged. Their debut EP Stumbling Skyward was released independently in 2005 with McAllister and O'Connell sharing main vocal duties. The...
, The Gay Blades, The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights are a five-piece rock band based in Vienna, Virginia. The band signed with Doghouse Records less than one year after forming. Fiction Fever was released on October 7, 2008. Their self-titled debut album was released on March 30, 2010...
, and 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...
. They also played The Starting Line
The Starting Line
The Starting Line is an American pop punk band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that formed in 1999.- Formation and history :In 1999, the band that would become The Starting Line was initiated in Churchville, Pennsylvania via an e-mail from guitarist Matt Watts to vocalist/bassist Kenny Vasoli...
reunion show on December 29, 2009 at The Theatre of The Living Arts in Philadelphia.
The Dangerous Summer kicked off 2010 on the Revolutions and Resolutions tour supporting The Audition
The Audition (band)
The Audition is a pop/rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band is composed of singer Danny Stevens, drummer Ryan O'Connor, guitarists Jimmy Lopez and Timmy Klepek and bassist Joe Lussa and are based in Detroit, Michigan. The band's first release was a six track EP entitled All In Your Head...
along with Sparks The Rescue and The Right Coast.
On March 9, 2010, The Dangerous Summer announced that they will be jumping the pond to tour the UK this spring to take part in the Give It a Name tour.
On May 14, 2010, The Dangerous Summer announced they will be playing Reach for the Sun
Reach for the Sun
Reach for the Sun is the full-length debut album from American alternative rock band The Dangerous Summer, released through Hopeless Records...
from front to back on their first headlining tour this summer. The Morning Of
The Morning Of
The Morning Of is a pop/indie/rock band originating from Newburgh, New York. The band's first EP, Welcome Change. Goodbye Gravity, held a steady spot in the Top 50 best selling albums on Smartpunk.com for six months. They also hold a steady spot on PureVolume's Top 100, and top 10 in their pop...
will be playing the entire tour. Go Radio
Go Radio
Go Radio is a rock band from Tallahassee, Florida, formed by former Mayday Parade vocalist, guitarist and lyricist Jason Lancaster in April 2007.The band has toured with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, A Day to Remember, as well as Mayday Parade...
, Action Item
Action item
In management, an action item is a documented event, task, activity, or action that needs to take place. Action items are discrete units that can be handled by a single person.-Planning actions:...
, and The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights
The Bigger Lights are a five-piece rock band based in Vienna, Virginia. The band signed with Doghouse Records less than one year after forming. Fiction Fever was released on October 7, 2008. Their self-titled debut album was released on March 30, 2010...
will be on the tour for various dates.
Three dates of the Reach for the Sun tour sold out, Philadelphia, PA, Toronto and Vienna, VA.
In fall of 2010, The Dangerous Summer joined Conditions, Anarbor
Anarbor
Anarbor is an American alternative rock band from Phoenix, Arizona that was formed in 2003. The band is composed of lead vocalist and bassist Slade Echeverria, guitarists Adam Juwig and Mike Kitlas, and drummer Greg Garrity. Initially known as "Troop 101", the band later changed their name to...
, and VersaEmerge
VersaEmerge
VersaEmerge is an American rock band consisting of Sierra Kusterbeck and Blake Harnage, originating from Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA, currently signed to the label Fueled by Ramen. They have three EPs - Cities Built on Sand, Perceptions, and the self-titled release. Their debut album, Fixed at...
on VersaEmerge's first headlining tour, the Vultures Unite Tour which was full US and Canada, but later dropped off the tour due to conflicts between members of The Dangerous Summer and VersaEmerge.
The Dangerous Summer officially entered the studio to record their sophomore full length with Paul Leavitt, due out in the spring. They will also be playing the entire Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2011. The band will release their new album titled War Paint on July 19 via Hopeless Records.
When the band pulled out of their fall tour with Hit The Lights on citing "reasons beyond our control" Nick Thompson from Hit The Lights said that the band had broken up. On the band denied that they had broken up and announced upcoming February and March tour dates in Australia.