Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue
Boyce Avenue is an American Mainstream rock band. It was formed in Sarasota, Florida, by the brothers Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian Manzano. The band is named after a combination of two streets the brothers lived on as children. As of August 9, 2011, they are no longer signed to Universal Republic and have started their own independent record label called 3 Peace Records.
In 2007, Boyce Avenue began posting videos of original music and covers of popular songs on YouTube. Many of these covers have reached over 10,000,000 views and have been released in EPs digitally by 3 Peace Records. While producing the videos for YouTube, Boyce Avenue continued to create original material for their EP, All You're Meant To Be, which was released on March 3, 2008. In January 2009, the band performed a stand-alone sold-out show in New York City at the Mercury Lounge. l With their sights set on connecting with their online fan base, the band turned their attention to touring, playing four headlining shows in the Philippines.[1][2] Shortly following this, the band began its first tour of the US.
The band then launched a tour of Europe, including dates in Germany, Ireland and the UK. In early 2010, they returned to the Philippines to play festivals with Kris Allen[3] and the Jabbawockeez. This was followed by a spring revisit tour of Europe in 2010.
As of March 2010, they are the second most searched for band on Youtube, behind Linkin Park[4] with over 600 million views and counting, and are known for their distinct cover songs and emotional original music. Boyce Avenue frequently tours the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia[5]
On January 23, 2010, the band signed with Universal Republic[6] and had a debut album, entitled All We Have Left, released on June 15, 2010. The album was produced and financed entirely by Boyce Avenue prior to being signed to Universal Republic. The album contains reworked songs from All You're Meant To Be and new songs written for the album. The album's first single, "Every Breath", was released digitally on March 16, 2010. The music video for "Every Breath" was released on March 20, 2010.
On YouTube, Boyce Avenue releases original music as well as covers of popular and classic songs. Boyce Avenue has also collaborated with other YouTube artists such as Kina Grannis, Tiffany Alvord, Megan Nicole, Alex Goot, Megan & Liz, David Choi, Tyler Ward, Savannah Outen,Jourdy Suparjo,Cobus Potgieter and DeStorm. In November 2011, they released their original music video, "Dare to Believe." In December 2011 they received one million subscribers on YouTube and thanked the subscribers by posting the official music video of Find Me, from their album All We Have Left. On April 16, 2012, Boyce Avenue released the official video for their song Broken Angel as a worldwide debut through Q Magazine and YouTube.[7] Boyce Avenue is currently working on a music video for their song On My Way, for release this summer.
As of August 9, 2011, they are no longer signed with Universal Republic and produce their CDs through their own label, 3 Peace Records.
As of June 4, 2012, Boyce Avenue is number 18 on the Billboard Social 50 chart, ahead of artists like Coldplay, Green Day, and Alicia Keys, and has spent 48 weeks on the chart.[8] In November 2011, Boyce Avenue was invited to play at the MTV EMAs in Belfast at City Hall, along with Snow Patrol and Jason Derulo.
Louis Tomlinson of One Direction has been a vocal fan of Boyce Avenue and in January 2012, Boyce Avenue opened for their friends One Direction during their debut Up All Night Tour in the UK & Ireland.
Currently, Boyce Avenue is playing its biggest headline tour to date, including stops at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, the Waterfront in Belfast, the Turbinenhalle Oberhausen, Stadtpark in Hamburg, several 02 Academy main halls throughout the UK, and 2 shows at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin. During June, the band will also be playing the Isle of Wight Festival in the UK, Parkpop Festival in the Netherlands, and the Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals in Germany.
Boyce Avenue
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| Boyce Avenue | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sarasota, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Mainstream rock, pop rock, acoustic rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | 3 Peace Records (2006-2010, 2011-Present), Universal Republic (2010-2011) |
| Website | www.boyceavenue.com |
| Members | |
| Alejandro Manzano Fabian Manzano Daniel Manzano | |
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Career
Boyce Avenue formed in 2004 when Daniel moved back to Florida after graduating from Harvard Law School. Alejandro and Fabian were both attending classes at the University of Florida. Both carried onto graduate before leaving the university.In 2007, Boyce Avenue began posting videos of original music and covers of popular songs on YouTube. Many of these covers have reached over 10,000,000 views and have been released in EPs digitally by 3 Peace Records. While producing the videos for YouTube, Boyce Avenue continued to create original material for their EP, All You're Meant To Be, which was released on March 3, 2008. In January 2009, the band performed a stand-alone sold-out show in New York City at the Mercury Lounge. l With their sights set on connecting with their online fan base, the band turned their attention to touring, playing four headlining shows in the Philippines.[1][2] Shortly following this, the band began its first tour of the US.
The band then launched a tour of Europe, including dates in Germany, Ireland and the UK. In early 2010, they returned to the Philippines to play festivals with Kris Allen[3] and the Jabbawockeez. This was followed by a spring revisit tour of Europe in 2010.
As of March 2010, they are the second most searched for band on Youtube, behind Linkin Park[4] with over 600 million views and counting, and are known for their distinct cover songs and emotional original music. Boyce Avenue frequently tours the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia[5]
On January 23, 2010, the band signed with Universal Republic[6] and had a debut album, entitled All We Have Left, released on June 15, 2010. The album was produced and financed entirely by Boyce Avenue prior to being signed to Universal Republic. The album contains reworked songs from All You're Meant To Be and new songs written for the album. The album's first single, "Every Breath", was released digitally on March 16, 2010. The music video for "Every Breath" was released on March 20, 2010.
On YouTube, Boyce Avenue releases original music as well as covers of popular and classic songs. Boyce Avenue has also collaborated with other YouTube artists such as Kina Grannis, Tiffany Alvord, Megan Nicole, Alex Goot, Megan & Liz, David Choi, Tyler Ward, Savannah Outen,Jourdy Suparjo,Cobus Potgieter and DeStorm. In November 2011, they released their original music video, "Dare to Believe." In December 2011 they received one million subscribers on YouTube and thanked the subscribers by posting the official music video of Find Me, from their album All We Have Left. On April 16, 2012, Boyce Avenue released the official video for their song Broken Angel as a worldwide debut through Q Magazine and YouTube.[7] Boyce Avenue is currently working on a music video for their song On My Way, for release this summer.
As of August 9, 2011, they are no longer signed with Universal Republic and produce their CDs through their own label, 3 Peace Records.
As of June 4, 2012, Boyce Avenue is number 18 on the Billboard Social 50 chart, ahead of artists like Coldplay, Green Day, and Alicia Keys, and has spent 48 weeks on the chart.[8] In November 2011, Boyce Avenue was invited to play at the MTV EMAs in Belfast at City Hall, along with Snow Patrol and Jason Derulo.
Touring
Boyce Avenue's first headline tour was in 2009. As of May 2012, Boyce Avenue has headlined 6 tours in the UK/Ire, 6 tours in continental Europe, 4 tours in the USA, 3 tours in Canada, 1 tour in Australia, and have played several shows in Southeast Asia. In August of 2010, Boyce Avenue performed with the Goo Goo Dolls and Switchfoot. In November of 2011, the band sold out almost every single show on its European tour, including sell outs at Shepherd's Bush Empire in London, the Olympia Theatre in Dublin (the band's second time selling out that venue in its career), and the Live Music Hall in Cologne. The band's past opening acts have included Ryan Cabrera, Secondhand Serenade, Tyler Hilton, and several YouTube friends of the band's.Louis Tomlinson of One Direction has been a vocal fan of Boyce Avenue and in January 2012, Boyce Avenue opened for their friends One Direction during their debut Up All Night Tour in the UK & Ireland.
Currently, Boyce Avenue is playing its biggest headline tour to date, including stops at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, the Waterfront in Belfast, the Turbinenhalle Oberhausen, Stadtpark in Hamburg, several 02 Academy main halls throughout the UK, and 2 shows at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin. During June, the band will also be playing the Isle of Wight Festival in the UK, Parkpop Festival in the Netherlands, and the Rock am Ring and Rock im Park festivals in Germany.
Members
- Alejandro Manzano – lead vocals, guitar, piano, cajon
- Fabian Manzano – guitar, bass, backing vocals, keyboards
- Daniel Manzano – bass, percussion, backing vocals, violin, cajon, piano, guitar
- Jason Burrows – drums, percussion
- Stephen Hatker – drums, percussion (former)
Discography
Albums
- 2008: All You’re Meant to Be
- 2010: All We Have Left
Singles
References
- ^ "Philippine Star: Boyce Avenue More Than Just A Youtube Sensation". The Philippine Star. 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2011-08-21.[dead link]
- ^ "Manila Bulletin: Boyce Avenue having a blast in RP". Manila Bulletin. 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "Meet Boyce Avenue". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "Boyce Avenue Youtube". YouTube. 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
- ^ "Boyce Avenue Touring History". boyceavenue.com. 2012-06-04. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ^ "Creative Loafing: Band of brothers: Before signing with Universal Republic, Boyce Avenue achieved world notoriety DIY-style". Blogs.creativeloafing.com. 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2011-08-21.[dead link]
- ^ "Meet Boyce Avenue the DIY band with 500m YouTube views - Broken Angel video premiere". qthemusic.com. 2012-04-16. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ "Billboard Social 50 Chart". billboard.com. 2012-06-04. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ "Boyce Avenue - Every Breath (Official Music Video) on iTunes". YouTube. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- ^ "Boyce Avenue - Find me (Official Music Video) on iTunes". Youtube. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
External links
- Boyce Avenue videos
- Boyce Avenue's official YouTube page
- Boyce Avenue at Allmusic
- Boyce Avenue at Music-covers
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