WHO: Jason (vocals), Spencer (guitar), Christian (guitar), TJ (base), & Danny (drums)
WHERE:
Los Angeles. You can catch them at SXSW (March) and Warped Tour (Jun-Aug)
WHAT THEY SOUND LIKE:
"Take Me Home"
THE BREAKDOWN:
For some, finding inspiration is a daunting task. For the interminable players that are After Midnight Project, inspiration is found in the hearts and souls of their ever growing fan base. Assembled in early 2004, the 5 piece has not looked back. Jason (vocals), TJ (bass), Dan (drums), Spencer (lead guitar), and Christian (rhythm guitar) come together to mesh an intriguing combination of pop, soul and rock that have garnered them comparisons to Incubus, Nine Inch Nails and Smashing Pumpkins.
With lyrics penned by the group's front man Jason Evigan, After Midnight Project's songs drip with the pain and emotion of a still evolving 20 something who admits he doesn't have all of the answers. He credits failed relationships, and growing up in Hollywood as giving him the inspiration for his lyrics. While the alternative and classic rock influence can be heard from this quintet, their uncanny ability to write rich textured verses and undeniable choruses is what illuminates the group from a dark crowd of other Hollywood acts.
Their first E.P. "After Midnight Project", which was released independently and is currently available on iTunes, features five songs that showcase After Midnight Project's ability to blend alternative and classic rock together along with poignant lyrics. With songs such as "Through the Night", fan favorite "Take Me Home", and the emotional "Wilted", After Midnight Project shows that they are a force to be reckoned with.
Spend a little time in Los Angeles and you will have been privy to an After Midnight Project display of sonic brilliance. With temporary residencies at The Viper Room and the Key Club in Hollywood, CA, the group has seen an interest in their live show grow after every outing. The group attributes the success of their live show to countless hours at their rehearsal studio. The manifestation of a flawless studio performance discharged to stage and with tireless energy from the group, their vocals drape flawlessly over the rhythm creating an unforgettable live performance. Riding on great success in 2006, including having their single “Take Me Home” featured in the video game “Prey” for XBOX 360, After Midnight Project followed with an even more successful year in 2007-releasing a second EP, "The Becoming", and having been named one of Alternative Press' best unsigned bands in '07. This year, the band plans on releasing its first LP. "We write for the kids who feel the world has beaten them up, they support us and we support them with our words and our music." A simple message to fans, "Thanks for the inspiration".
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September Concert Calendar
Manhattan/Brooklyn
9/04: Mavado / Bounty Killer / Beenie Man /
Serani @ Hammerstein Ballroom
9/06: Benny Page / LionDub / Starkey
@ Public Assembly: BK
9/06: Irie Jamboree @ York College: Jamaica
9/08: Rubblebucket @ Brooklyn Bowl: BK
9/08: The Roots @ Highline Ballroom
9/11: John Brown's Body / The Black Seeds
@ Bowery Ballroom
9/12: Bill Laswell Presents: Method of Defiance
@ Bowery Ballroom
9/17: Face To Face / Pegboy @ Gramercy Theatre
9/18: Groundation @ BB King Blues Club
9/18: Dub War / Mary Anne Hobbs @ Love
9/19: Skream / Benga / Drop The Lime @
Le Poisson Rouge
9/20: Thursday @ Bowery Ballroom
9/22: Face To Face / Pegboy @ Irving Plaza
9/25: The Pimps Of Joytime @ Brooklyn Bowl: BK
9/26: Dub Trio @ Knitting Factory: BK
9/26: Brothers Past @ Bowery Ballroom
9/27: Sunny Day Real Estate @ Terminal 5
New Jersey
9/04: Last Days Of Empire / The Casting Out / Chambers /
Stay Gold @ Court Tavern: New Brunswick
9/09: The Janks / Magic Hat #9 Party @
The Saint: Asbury Park
9/11: Westbound Train / Hub City Stompers @
Asbury Lanes: Asbury Park
9/18: Youth Brigade / The Casualties @ Asbury Lanes:
Asbury Park
9/20: Little Joy @ Maxwell's: Hoboken
9/24: Rorschach @ Asbury Lanes: Asbury Park
Philadelphia & PA.
9/04: Rubblebucket @ World Cafe Live
9/05: Dopapod / Turkuaz / Josh Phillips @ The Fire
9/18: Immortal Technique @ Trocadero
9/18: Thursday @ First Unitarian Church
9/19: Mary Anne Hobbs @ SubDivision: Pittsburgh
9/20: Face To Face @ Trocadero
9/21: Face To Face @ Mr. Smalls: Pittsburgh
9/30: Immortal Technique @ Altar Bar: Pittsburgh
9/30: Mike Gordon @ Mr. Smalls: Pittsburgh
Washington DC.
9/05: !!! / Pivot @ Black Cat
9/06: DJ Jerome Baker III / DJ Tom Lim @ Studio 10
9/08: Motorhead @ 9:30 Club
9/17: Yo La Tengo @ 9:30 Club
9/25: Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ 9:30 Club
9/29: BLK JKS / Laughing Man @ Black Cat
9/30: Sunny Day Real Estate @ 9:30 Club
Baltimore & MD.
9/04: Ruiner / Pulling Teeth / Sick Fix @
Talking Head Club
9/06: Medeski Martin & Wood / Karl Denson's
Tiny Universe/ Dumpstaphunk / Traffic Jam @ Sonar
9/08: Down / Melvins @ Sonar
9/10: Akron/Family @ Talking Head Club
9/11: Naked Raygun / Paint It Black / Shot Baker
@ Ottobar
9/16: Mos Def / Talib Kweli @ Sonar
9/17: Matt and Kim / Amanda Blank @ Sonar
9/18: Busdriver / Mickey Free @ Talking Head Club
9/19: Face To Face / Pegboy @ Sonar
9/19: Immortal Technique @ Recher Theatre
9/20: Appomattox @ Talking Head Club
9/21: People Under The Stairs @ Ottobar
9/25: Ponytail / Crazy Dreams Band @ Ottobar
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