Oh, The Story!
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Oh, The Story! is an indie pop-rock band based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Oh, The Story! is currently on indefinite hiatus.
In early 2007, the band entered the studio to start work on their first studio album, Good Morning Illumination. The album was produced and recorded by Paul Leavitt and was released in May 2007.
Oh, The Story! went through several line-up changes from 2007-2009. In late 2008, James and guitarist JW Sargent went into the studio with former drummer Evan Chapman to record the band's first EP.
In April 2009, Oh, The Story! released their second release and first EP, Sea Of Stars. Production and recording on this record were done by Justin Chapman, former keyboardist for Oh, The Story!.
After the record was finished, James and JW found drummer Chris Pollock, bassist Josh Schlotterback, guitarist John Calvin, and keyboardist Scott Swindells after their previous bands had broken up. Shortly after the release, the band performed at the Journey's Backyard BBQ held at White Marsh Mall
in May 2009. That summer, the band performed on the Ernie Ball Stage at Warped Tour 2009
in Columbia, MD after having won the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands 13.
In late 2009, Oh, The Story! was nominated for an MTVu Woodie Award for Best Music On Campus. In early 2010, Chris Pollock left the band to become the touring drummer for VersaEmerge
. The band replaced Chris with current drummer Jeff Hurn, formerly of the band Go Crash Audio.
Shortly following the events of Chris's departure, the band entered the studio with producer Paul Leavitt to begin work on their third release and second EP, Grow Wings & Sing. The album was released in July 2010. During the summer of 2010, Oh, The Story! performed again on the Ernie Ball Stage at Warped Tour 2010
in Columbia, MD. The band had again won the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands 14.
In October 2010, through a tweet the band posted, Oh, The Story! hinted at a possible holiday release. The band mentioned the release was being worked on with Justin Chapman.
Oh, the Story! began an "indefinite hiatus" at the end of December 2010. Members of the band are currently working on new musical ventures.
Former members
Biography
Oh, The Story! formed after lead vocalist James Larson left the Baltimore-based band, The Late Night, in 2006.In early 2007, the band entered the studio to start work on their first studio album, Good Morning Illumination. The album was produced and recorded by Paul Leavitt and was released in May 2007.
Oh, The Story! went through several line-up changes from 2007-2009. In late 2008, James and guitarist JW Sargent went into the studio with former drummer Evan Chapman to record the band's first EP.
In April 2009, Oh, The Story! released their second release and first EP, Sea Of Stars. Production and recording on this record were done by Justin Chapman, former keyboardist for Oh, The Story!.
After the record was finished, James and JW found drummer Chris Pollock, bassist Josh Schlotterback, guitarist John Calvin, and keyboardist Scott Swindells after their previous bands had broken up. Shortly after the release, the band performed at the Journey's Backyard BBQ held at White Marsh Mall
White Marsh Mall
White Marsh Mall is a shopping mall in the unincorporated and planned community of White Marsh in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. The White Marsh Mall is one of the largest regional malls in the Baltimore area, with 5 anchor stores and 142 specialty shops in ....
in May 2009. That summer, the band performed on the Ernie Ball Stage at Warped Tour 2009
Warped Tour 2009
Warped Tour 2009 was the 15th installment of the annual Summer Warped Tour festival. Vans Shoes was again the tour's primary sponsor. Tour founder/organizer Kevin Lyman announced that this year's tour would feature only one main stage with bands playing 40 minutes each instead of two main stages...
in Columbia, MD after having won the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands 13.
In late 2009, Oh, The Story! was nominated for an MTVu Woodie Award for Best Music On Campus. In early 2010, Chris Pollock left the band to become the touring drummer for VersaEmerge
VersaEmerge
VersaEmerge is an American rock band consisting of Sierra Kusterbeck and Blake Harnage, originating from Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA, currently signed to the label Fueled by Ramen. They have three EPs - Cities Built on Sand, Perceptions, and the self-titled release. Their debut album, Fixed at...
. The band replaced Chris with current drummer Jeff Hurn, formerly of the band Go Crash Audio.
Shortly following the events of Chris's departure, the band entered the studio with producer Paul Leavitt to begin work on their third release and second EP, Grow Wings & Sing. The album was released in July 2010. During the summer of 2010, Oh, The Story! performed again on the Ernie Ball Stage at Warped Tour 2010
Warped Tour 2010
Warped Tour 2010 is the 16th installment of the annual Summer Warped Tour festival. Vans Shoes was again the tour's primary sponsor. The first bands were announced on December 18. The 43-date tour kicks off on June 25, 2010 in Carson, California and ends August 15, 2010 in Hillsboro, Oregon.On...
in Columbia, MD. The band had again won the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands 14.
In October 2010, through a tweet the band posted, Oh, The Story! hinted at a possible holiday release. The band mentioned the release was being worked on with Justin Chapman.
Oh, the Story! began an "indefinite hiatus" at the end of December 2010. Members of the band are currently working on new musical ventures.
Band members
Current members- James Larson - Lead vocals (2005–present)
- JW Sargent - Guitar (2008–present)
- John Calvin - Guitar (2009–present)
- Jeff Hurn - Drums (2010–present)
- Josh Schlotterback - Bass guitar, Background vocals (2009–present)
- Scott Swindells - Keyboards (2009–present)
Former members
- Chris Pollock - Drums (2009–2010)
- Justin Chapman - Keyboards
- Evan Chapman - Drums
- Dave Jachelski - Drums
- Steve Zapp - Bass
Studio Albums
- Good Morning Illumination (Self-Released, 2007)
- 1. The Overture
- 2. I Am
- 3. Come Hell Or High Water
- 4. Sin, Repent, Repeat
- 5. The Good Doctor
- 6. Waking Up
- 7. Room & Board
- 8. All Seven Seas
- 9. Where There's Smoke There's Fire
- 10. Denouement
- 11. ...It's Not An Ending At All
EPs
- Sea Of Stars (Self-Released, 2009)
- 1. The Astronomer
- 2. Keep Your Eyes To The North
- 3. Astraea
- 4. Into The Unknown
- Grow Wings & Sing (Self-Released, 2010)
- 1. Grow Wings & Sing
- 2. Evelyn
- 3. Never Alone
- 4. The Truth
Awards
- MTVu Woodie Awards
- Best Music On Campus Woodie - Nominated in 2009