Hey J-14ers,
I love telling you guys about new bands, and yesterday I was lucky enough to check out one of my faves, Every Avenue, for the first time -- so of course I had to share all the deets with you! The Michigan-based pop-rockers are currently on tour with The White Tie Affair, and last night's stop at NYC's Highline Ballroom.
The eight-song set was so energetic! I was actually surprised that the lead singer, Dave Strauchman, didn't get whiplash from rockin' out so much (which I definitely told him -- yep, that's me hanging out with Dave after his interview). The majority of the songs they played were off their last album, Shh. Just Go With It, including my fave track, "Where Were You? and the one Dave wanted everyone to get off their feet for, "Chasing The Night." Dave said it was his favorite to play at Highline. "I just have a really good time with that one," he told me.
They also played the new single from their upcoming album Picture Perfect, "Tell Me I'm A Wreck." It has a slightly poppier, more mature sound than some of their older tunes, but there's no doubt it's Every Avenue, and it's just as catchy as anything off Shh. You'd think it had been out forever because everyone at Highline was singing along already -- the whole band seemed happily surprised by that!
Some bands look like they're just running through motions on stage, but you could tell Every Avenue was thrilled to be on stage. It's not just a job to them -- they love their music. They also love being in the Big Apple. "New York is one of our favorite places to play!" guitarist Josh yelled from the stage. Dave agrees. Not only did he get to hang out with other bands, he saw a famous face before the show. "Tony Hawk walked in front of our van today," Dave says. "I thought that was the coolest thing ever!"
It was an awesome show, and I'm psyched for Picture Perfect to drop on November 3. In the mean time, get ready for an exclusive q&a with Dave, and check out their shoutout just for J-14 below.
It was SUCH a good show! Every Avenue is an amazing band, both on their records and live, which is a rare combination these days!
hi, every avenue great band i can't wait for your new cd going to be off the hook yay!!!!
great band guys dont a great job cant wait for the cd
every aves are the best! i am seeing them in boston on sunday, i haven't seen them since bamboozle and im so PUMPEDDD! i can't wait for their new cd either :D :D
awe yay! you guys need to feature them more often & other bands just like them!
I love this band
Love them
awesome! i love them so much and i cant wait to see them! seeing more bands like them would be great ;)
I love Every Avenue!
they are so talented!
i'm seeing them again this saturday! can't wait! such a good band so happy theyre finally getting noticed! keep the stories comin!
looveeeeeeeeeee every avenue
WOOO how exciting!!
i'm seeing them tomorrow :D
i cantt wait for the CD on nov 3rd, it seems so far away!
you guys should put them in the magazine, i know i would read it ;)
Ah i wish i would have been there.
I love them, and havent gotten to see them yet.
Every Avenue is definitely a talented band. "Shh. Just Go With It" was a great album. Therefore, I cannot wait for "Picture Perfect!" It would be pretty sweet to see them featured in the magazine sometime in the future ;D.
this is so exciting! my friends and I keep waiting for the day that Every Avenue hits the radio. We're in love with EA!
this is so exciting! my friends and I keep waiting for the day that Every Avenue hits the radio. We're in love with EA!
this is so exciting! my friends and I keep waiting for the day that Every Avenue hits the radio. We're in love with EA! I can't wait for their new album!!!! Does this mean theres going to be an article coming soon in the zine??!!
I love Every Avenue!
They make me so happy you need to put them in your magazine!!!!
LOVE the interview. Awesome article and band. Hope you guys feature more bands like them in the future :)
They should definitely be in j-14. Love these guys and have some killer music! Awesome interview and hope to see bands like them in the magazine in the future :)
this band is amazing! saw them in concert and they were so nice :D tell more!!
I love these guys, they're so sweet!
You should definitely put them in J-14.
I'm so happy for them, their music is amazing!
ah! this is sick, I'd love to see more of them in the mag soon :)
I LOVE Every Avenue!
i've seen them twice in concert and they are just beyond amazing :]
Oh and also
Every Avenue as a whole band, are like the nicest guys i've ever met in my life.
they we're so happy signing and talking to fans.
they took the time to meet everyone :]
oh wow!
i LOVE this band!
i really hope to see them
in upcoming magz!
Ohh! I love Every Avenue! :D
I can't wait for picture perfect!!!!!
w00000ooooo I love every avenue! they deserve more put them in your mgazine or something!
Thanks for posting this, this is one of my favourite bands !
So bummed this tour isn't headed my way.
This is one of my favourite bands !!
So bummed this tour doesn't come my way...they play a great live show!
Every Avenue is so amazing, I believe they should be on the cover of magizens
every avenue is amazinggg! i heard them for the first time like a year ago, and im obsessed!! you should feature them more :)
I'm so glad you wrote an article about Every Avenue! They're one of my favorites and they definitely deserve the exposure :) Keep it coming!
Wooo! You guys have finally featured an AMAZING band! Every Avenue is one of the best live shows I've seen in awhile!
Their Cleveland, Ohio show rocked! You guys should feature them more often! I
Its so awesome to see Every Avenue featured in your magazine! not only are they amazing musicians, the guys are so sweet!
thanks for putting this in here!!!!
The last time I saw them live was the Compromising of Integrity Tour.. and they were awesome to rock out to! Good to know you had fun :)
Can't wait for their new album. Thanks for posting this article!
i love every avenue! Theyre so good live, i love seeing them their shows are always amazing =] Thanks for putting this in here!!
ahhh! every avenue is so amazing! i saw them live once and i fell in love with them! you guys deff need to put more bands like every avenue in yoru mag!
ahh! every avenue! i saw them live once and fell in love with them! you guys deff need more bands like them in your mag!
every avenue is an amazing band. i've had the pleasure of seeing them a couple of times and every SINGLE time i've been blown away because they just keep stepping up their energy and stage presence! it's ALWAYS a party and i love them for it! they're SO GOOD LIVE! go see them if you get the chance! and check out their new album "picture perfect" in stores 11/3! it'll cheer you up when you need it the most. best band to get ready to =)
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