Near Miss
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History
NearMiss was founded in 2001 by two former members of BigwigBigwig (band)
Bigwig is a hardcore punk band from New Jersey, formed in 1995. They were originally composed of Josh Farrell , John Castaldo , Tom Petta , and Dan Rominski . It is said they got their name from a character in the book "Watership Down", a large, tough rabbit...
, who recorded a 4-song demo that year. After expanding to a four-piece, the group signed to Fearless Records
Fearless Records
Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...
, releasing their debut full-length in the summer of 2002. The album was produced by Cameron Webb. The group toured frequently for the next several years, playing several Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
festivals and going on the road with Sum 41
Sum 41
Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. The band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of members Deryck Whibley , Tom Thacker , Jason McCaslin and Steve Jocz .In 1999, the band signed an international record deal with Island Records...
, The Vandals
The Vandals
The Vandals are an American rock band established in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California. They have released ten full-length studio albums and two live albums and have toured the world extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour...
, Gob
Gob
Gob may refer to:* Gob, an Irish and British slang term meaning mouth* Whoopie pie, a type of dessert food* Gob , a punk band from Vancouver, BC, Canada* Gob , 1994* Gob , 2011...
, Rise Against
Rise Against
Rise Against is an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. The band currently consists of Tim McIlrath , Zach Blair , Joe Principe and Brandon Barnes .Rise Against spent its first five years signed to the independent record label Fat Wreck Chords, on which it...
, and The Lawrence Arms
The Lawrence Arms
The Lawrence Arms are an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 1999. They have released five full-length albums and toured extensively.-Pre-history:...
. Guitarist Sean Cockrell left the group in 2002; they worked as a three-piece until 2006, when Tony Diaz joined the group on guitar and later Joshua Portman. The group appeared on a three-way split album with The Matches
The Matches
The Matches are a United States-based band formed in 1997 in Oakland, California. It currently is composed of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Shawn Harris, lead guitarist and backup vocalist Jonathan Devoto, bassist and backup vocalist Dylan Rowe, and drummer Matt Whalen...
and Reeve Oliver
Reeve Oliver
Reeve Oliver is an American pop rock band formed in 2000 in San Diego, California. They have released two albums and several EPs and have toured with larger acts such as The Vandals, Yellowcard, and Switchfoot...
in 2005, then toured with Killradio
Killradio
Killradio was a punk rock band formed in 2001 in Northridge, California. They used a mix of music styles, including hardcore, post-punk, ska, funk, and hip-hop...
before releasing their second album on Takeover Records
Takeover Records (California)
Takeover Records is a punk music record label based in Long Beach, California, U.S.A.The company was founded by former Yellowcard guitarist Ben Harper and his friend Greg McDonald in 1997.-Current:*Bracket*HeyMike!*Near Miss*River City High...
in 2006. They broke up in 2008, though they are still planning a farewell show; Joshua Portman
Joshua Portman
Joshua Portman is an American musician who has played guitar in a number of well-known punk/post-hardcore bands including Near Miss , Staring Back, and most notably, a stint playing bass guitar for Yellowcard in 2007...
went on to play bass for Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
.
On September 14, 2009, Ryan Key and Sean O'Donnel made a MySpace blog post that revealed Joshua Portman
Joshua Portman
Joshua Portman is an American musician who has played guitar in a number of well-known punk/post-hardcore bands including Near Miss , Staring Back, and most notably, a stint playing bass guitar for Yellowcard in 2007...
will be playing lead guitar in their band, BIG IF.
Members
- Max Béchard - drums
- Jeremy Hernandez - vocals, guitar
- Mychael Bingham - bass
- Sean Cockrell - guitar (2001-2002)
- Tony Diaz - guitar (2005)
- Joshua PortmanJoshua PortmanJoshua Portman is an American musician who has played guitar in a number of well-known punk/post-hardcore bands including Near Miss , Staring Back, and most notably, a stint playing bass guitar for Yellowcard in 2007...
- guitar (2006-present)
- Jeremy Hernandez started a new group called A Balance Between in 2007 - www.myspace.com/abalancebetween
- Mychael Bingham started a new group called Grenadier in 2007 - www.myspace.com/grenadierband
- Joshua PortmanJoshua PortmanJoshua Portman is an American musician who has played guitar in a number of well-known punk/post-hardcore bands including Near Miss , Staring Back, and most notably, a stint playing bass guitar for Yellowcard in 2007...
started an all-80's hair metal tribute band in 2008 called Great White Lion Snake - www.myspace.com/gwlsrocks
Discography
- The Gentle Art of Making Enemies (Fearless RecordsFearless RecordsFearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...
, 2002) - Testing the Ends of What They'll Put Up With (Takeover RecordsTakeover Records (California)Takeover Records is a punk music record label based in Long Beach, California, U.S.A.The company was founded by former Yellowcard guitarist Ben Harper and his friend Greg McDonald in 1997.-Current:*Bracket*HeyMike!*Near Miss*River City High...
, 2006)