About to Pop: Every Avenue
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Who: Every Avenue
Album: 'Shh. Just Go With It'
Video: 'Where Were You'
Hails From: Maysville, MI
For Fans Of: Fall Out Boy and All Time Low
Why They're About to Pop: In 2003, four Michigan natives -- David Strauchman (lead vocals), Joshua Randall (guitar, vocals), Jimmie Deeghan (guitar, vocals), Michael Govaere (drums) and Mathew Black (bass) -- formed Every Avenue, a pop/rock outfit who released two EPs on their own before signing with Fearless Records in 2007. Earlier this year, the band unveiled their first full-length album, 'Shh. Just Go With It,' which has garnered a loyal fanbase due to the quartet's undeniable energy and positive outlook. After a stint on this year's Warped Tour, the boys are currently out on the road again for the 'The Compromising of Integrity, Morality & Principles in Exchange for Money Tour,' which features All Time Low, Mayday Parade and the Maine. Catch them on the road now through November 29.
Skip over this contentAlbum: 'Shh. Just Go With It'
Video: 'Where Were You'
Hails From: Maysville, MI
For Fans Of: Fall Out Boy and All Time Low
Why They're About to Pop: In 2003, four Michigan natives -- David Strauchman (lead vocals), Joshua Randall (guitar, vocals), Jimmie Deeghan (guitar, vocals), Michael Govaere (drums) and Mathew Black (bass) -- formed Every Avenue, a pop/rock outfit who released two EPs on their own before signing with Fearless Records in 2007. Earlier this year, the band unveiled their first full-length album, 'Shh. Just Go With It,' which has garnered a loyal fanbase due to the quartet's undeniable energy and positive outlook. After a stint on this year's Warped Tour, the boys are currently out on the road again for the 'The Compromising of Integrity, Morality & Principles in Exchange for Money Tour,' which features All Time Low, Mayday Parade and the Maine. Catch them on the road now through November 29.
Six Questions with Every Avenue:
What inspired the songs on your record?
Dave Strauchman: Everyday life and personal experiences have always been a major influence on our music. We write about what we know and what we've been through -- relationships, tour, friends, family ... everything.
What's your favorite song on the record?
Mike Govaere: My favorite song on the record and my favorite to play is 'A Story to Tell Your Friends.' It has a bouncy vibe, which is fun for me as a drummer.
If we looked inside your refrigerator, what would we find?
Jimmie Deeghan: If I owned a refrigerator, you would find an endless supply of Mountain Dew and pudding.
If you could have any musician's career other than your own, whose would it be?
Josh Withenshaw: Elvis Costello or Paul McCartney. Both of them are absolutely amazing songwriters.
What did you think life as a musician would be like when you first started out and how does it compare to what it's really like for you now?
Matt Black: My goals were so small when I started playing music. To think of how far I've come is crazy. I started out just wanting to go on one tour. I never thought years later I'd still be touring and that people would actually be coming to my shows. My life is much different -- and for the better -- than what I could have ever imagined when I first picked up a guitar.
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Skip over this contentWhat inspired the songs on your record?
Dave Strauchman: Everyday life and personal experiences have always been a major influence on our music. We write about what we know and what we've been through -- relationships, tour, friends, family ... everything.
What's your favorite song on the record?
Mike Govaere: My favorite song on the record and my favorite to play is 'A Story to Tell Your Friends.' It has a bouncy vibe, which is fun for me as a drummer.
If we looked inside your refrigerator, what would we find?
Jimmie Deeghan: If I owned a refrigerator, you would find an endless supply of Mountain Dew and pudding.
If you could have any musician's career other than your own, whose would it be?
Josh Withenshaw: Elvis Costello or Paul McCartney. Both of them are absolutely amazing songwriters.
What did you think life as a musician would be like when you first started out and how does it compare to what it's really like for you now?
Matt Black: My goals were so small when I started playing music. To think of how far I've come is crazy. I started out just wanting to go on one tour. I never thought years later I'd still be touring and that people would actually be coming to my shows. My life is much different -- and for the better -- than what I could have ever imagined when I first picked up a guitar.
Buy the album on iTunes
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2008-10-23 14:52:37
