The Early November
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The Early November is an American rock
band from Hammonton, New Jersey
. The group formed in 1999 and signed with Drive-Thru Records
in 2002. , they have released two EPs
(2002's For All of This
and 2002's The Acoustic EP
), as well as two full-length album
s (2003's The Room's Too Cold
and 2006's triple album The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path
). Their latest effort debuted at #31 on the Billboard 200
. They also participated in the Vans
Warped Tour
in 2002–2004 and 2006.
along with guitarist
Jim Sacco, bassist
Sergio Anello and drummer
Jeff Kummer in Hammonton, New Jersey in February 2001. Together, they recorded a five track demo in Enders' basement and sent it, along with a poorly edited videotape to only one label: Drive-Thru Records
.
A couple of months passed while both Sacco and Anello had left the band for personal reasons and were replaced by Steve Nakovich (guitar
) and Mike Klemash (bass
), until the band got in touch with Richard Reines
of Drive-Thru, who luckily was visiting their hometown and agreed to meet with the band to give advice. Stunned by what he had heard, Reines returned to California to discuss a possible signing with Drive-Thru co-owner Stefanie Reines. A few weeks and yet another line-up change later (Sergio Anello for Mike Klemash, Joe Marro joined for Nakovich), Drive-Thru signed The Early November and put them, despite their practically non-existent stage experience, on 2002's Skate and Surf Fest and on selected dates of the Warped Tour
.
Marro left the band before the recording of their debut EP
For All of This
. A second guitarist was found in John Dubitsky. The CD came out on Drive-Thru Records in early November 2002. Enders recorded The Acoustic EP
on his own, featuring acoustic versions of most songs off their debut EP, which was released a mere two months later. Simultaneously, guitarist Marro had re-joined the band in exchange for Dubitsky. If it wasn't for the overall performance of the band, they would still be performing today.
, which was released in fall of that year. Soon afterwards, Enders recorded a solo record under the name I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business
with Jeff Kummer on bass. The CD was almost scrapped due to Enders wanting to focus on The Early November.
The long awaited triple disc album The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path
was released on July 11, 2006. The album subsequently debuted at #31 on the Billboard Top 200 chart for the week ending July 21, 2006. This was the band's highest charting album to date.
On March 13, 2007, The Early November posted an announcement on their website that they "will be taking an indefinite hiatus" following their last headlining tour with The Rocket Summer
and Mêlée
and The Verdict / Nothing Ever Stays and two farewell shows in April 2007. The first night, the last song played was "I Want To Hear You Sad". On the second night, the last song played at their final headlining show at the Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA was "Truth Is". Their last show ever as a band was played on May 6, 2007 at the Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey. The final song ever played was "Every Night's Another Story". However, it is worth noting that the band's statement on their website does not rule out them reforming in the future. In fact, a blog posted on their Myspace states that, following a recent meeting, The Early November decided that they will possibly conduct a reunion tour in the distant future.
On May 28, 2009, Jeff Kummer posted on his Twitter, "Meeting ace for lunch. Were gonna get the band back together." Ace Enders posted a blog entitled "A note from Ace" stating, "it seems like most of you understand now that Jeff’s comment last week about the band getting back together wasn’t true, but the responses I’ve seen got me thinking". It was rumored that Ace and Serg were planning to play songs from The Early November and I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business for their then-upcoming tour in summer 2009, which subsequently turned out to be true.
On November 4, 2011, The Early November announced on their Facebook wall that they will be playing 3 more shows in December with Man Overboard (band)
. The first will be held in Boston, MA at The Paradise Rock Club on 12/26/11. The others will be held at Altar Bar in Pittsburgh, PA on 12/28 and The Recher Theatre in Towson, MD on 12/29.
It was confirmed on November 26th at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ, that The Early November is in the recording process of a new album at Ace Enders' The Living Room recording studio.http://www.the1stfive.com/news/the-early-november-announce-new-album
On November 28th, 2011 The Early Novemember announced they had signed with Rise Records and would be releasing a new album in Spring 2012.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Hammonton, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Hammonton is a town in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the town population was 14,791. It is located directly between Philadelphia and the resort town of Atlantic City, along a former route of the Pennsylvania Railroad currently used by New Jersey...
. The group formed in 1999 and signed with Drive-Thru Records
Drive-Thru Records
Drive-Thru Records, established in 1996, was a California-based record label owned by siblings Richard and Stefanie Reines. It has produced various pop punk bands, many with a distinct SoCal sound....
in 2002. , they have released two EPs
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
(2002's For All of This
For All of This
For All of This is the first EP from The Early November. It was written entirely by the lead singer, Arthur 'Ace' Enders, and features brief replacement guitarist , John Dubitsky...
and 2002's The Acoustic EP
The Acoustic EP (The Early November album)
The Acoustic EP is the second EP from The Early November, recorded shortly before the band's first full-length CD and released in 2002.-Track listing:# "Ever So Sweet" – 4:15# "I Want to Hear You Sad" – 3:24...
), as well as two full-length album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
s (2003's The Room's Too Cold
The Room's Too Cold
The Room's Too Cold is the first full length CD released by The Early November. It was co-produced by the lead singer - Arthur 'Ace' Enders. This CD also features a guest appearance from Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line, who was also signed to Drive-Thru Records at the time...
and 2006's triple album The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path
The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path
The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path is The Early November's second full-length album. The triple disc concept album was released on July 11, 2006 via Drive-Thru Records...
). Their latest effort debuted at #31 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. They also participated in the Vans
Vans
Vans is an American based manufacturer of sneakers, skateboarding shoes, BMX shoes, snowboarding boots and other shoe types.- History :On March 16, 1966, at 704 E. Broadway, in Anaheim, California, brothers Paul Van Doren, James Van Doren, and three other partners opened up their first store...
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...
in 2002–2004 and 2006.
Formation and For All of This EP (1999–2002)
The band was formed by Arthur EndersArthur Enders
Arthur Carl "Ace" Enders is an American musician. Enders is the lead singer and guitarist of the band The Early November. He is also the lead musician, songwriter and co-producer in his side project, I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business. He has also released music under the name Ace Enders...
along with guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Jim Sacco, bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
Sergio Anello and drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Jeff Kummer in Hammonton, New Jersey in February 2001. Together, they recorded a five track demo in Enders' basement and sent it, along with a poorly edited videotape to only one label: Drive-Thru Records
Drive-Thru Records
Drive-Thru Records, established in 1996, was a California-based record label owned by siblings Richard and Stefanie Reines. It has produced various pop punk bands, many with a distinct SoCal sound....
.
A couple of months passed while both Sacco and Anello had left the band for personal reasons and were replaced by Steve Nakovich (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) and Mike Klemash (bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), until the band got in touch with Richard Reines
Richard Reines
Richard Reines is an American recording industry executive who is co-owner of Drive-Thru Records with his sister, Stefanie Reines. Since its establishment in 1996, Drive-Thru Records has achieved notable success with bands including New Found Glory, Fenix*TX, Midtown, Finch, The Starting Line,...
of Drive-Thru, who luckily was visiting their hometown and agreed to meet with the band to give advice. Stunned by what he had heard, Reines returned to California to discuss a possible signing with Drive-Thru co-owner Stefanie Reines. A few weeks and yet another line-up change later (Sergio Anello for Mike Klemash, Joe Marro joined for Nakovich), Drive-Thru signed The Early November and put them, despite their practically non-existent stage experience, on 2002's Skate and Surf Fest and on selected dates of the 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...
.
Marro left the band before the recording of their debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
For All of This
For All of This
For All of This is the first EP from The Early November. It was written entirely by the lead singer, Arthur 'Ace' Enders, and features brief replacement guitarist , John Dubitsky...
. A second guitarist was found in John Dubitsky. The CD came out on Drive-Thru Records in early November 2002. Enders recorded The Acoustic EP
The Acoustic EP (The Early November album)
The Acoustic EP is the second EP from The Early November, recorded shortly before the band's first full-length CD and released in 2002.-Track listing:# "Ever So Sweet" – 4:15# "I Want to Hear You Sad" – 3:24...
on his own, featuring acoustic versions of most songs off their debut EP, which was released a mere two months later. Simultaneously, guitarist Marro had re-joined the band in exchange for Dubitsky. If it wasn't for the overall performance of the band, they would still be performing today.
Early Success and The Room's Too Cold (2003-2005)
Throughout 2003, the band continued to tour and write songs in preparation for their first full-length CD The Room's Too ColdThe Room's Too Cold
The Room's Too Cold is the first full length CD released by The Early November. It was co-produced by the lead singer - Arthur 'Ace' Enders. This CD also features a guest appearance from Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line, who was also signed to Drive-Thru Records at the time...
, which was released in fall of that year. Soon afterwards, Enders recorded a solo record under the name I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business
I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business
I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business is an acoustic/alternative rock band, the side project of Arthur "Ace" Enders, lead singer and guitarist of The Early November. Though the self-titled album was originally the only planned official release under the name I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's...
with Jeff Kummer on bass. The CD was almost scrapped due to Enders wanting to focus on The Early November.
Triple Disc Album and Hiatus (2006–2010)
During the recording process of their triple album, The Mother, The Mechanic, The Path, guitar tech Bill Lugg joined the band as a third guitarist.The long awaited triple disc album The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path
The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path
The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path is The Early November's second full-length album. The triple disc concept album was released on July 11, 2006 via Drive-Thru Records...
was released on July 11, 2006. The album subsequently debuted at #31 on the Billboard Top 200 chart for the week ending July 21, 2006. This was the band's highest charting album to date.
On March 13, 2007, The Early November posted an announcement on their website that they "will be taking an indefinite hiatus" following their last headlining tour with The Rocket Summer
The Rocket Summer
The Rocket Summer is the solo-project of Bryce Avary who is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Avary is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He writes and produces every song on his records, and plays every instrument on them....
and Mêlée
Mêlée (band)
Mêlée is an American rock band from Orange County in California.-Band members:* Chris Cron * Ricky Sans * Ryan Malloy * Derek Lee Rock|Derek Lee -Studio Albums:-Extended Plays :...
and The Verdict / Nothing Ever Stays and two farewell shows in April 2007. The first night, the last song played was "I Want To Hear You Sad". On the second night, the last song played at their final headlining show at the Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA was "Truth Is". Their last show ever as a band was played on May 6, 2007 at the Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey. The final song ever played was "Every Night's Another Story". However, it is worth noting that the band's statement on their website does not rule out them reforming in the future. In fact, a blog posted on their Myspace states that, following a recent meeting, The Early November decided that they will possibly conduct a reunion tour in the distant future.
On May 28, 2009, Jeff Kummer posted on his Twitter, "Meeting ace for lunch. Were gonna get the band back together." Ace Enders posted a blog entitled "A note from Ace" stating, "it seems like most of you understand now that Jeff’s comment last week about the band getting back together wasn’t true, but the responses I’ve seen got me thinking". It was rumored that Ace and Serg were planning to play songs from The Early November and I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business for their then-upcoming tour in summer 2009, which subsequently turned out to be true.
Reunion and New Album (2011-present)
On June 22, 2011, Ace Enders and Jeff Kummer both announced via Twitter and Facebook that The Early November will be performing a concert at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA on September 10, 2011. This will be their first show together in 4 years. Additionally they added a concert at the Starland Ballroom on the day after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2011.On November 4, 2011, The Early November announced on their Facebook wall that they will be playing 3 more shows in December with Man Overboard (band)
Man Overboard (band)
Man Overboard is an American pop punk band from Mt. Laurel and Williamstown, New Jersey that began in 2008. Since then, they have released two EP's, an acoustic EP, a split with Boston pop punk band Transit, a compilation of old songs and a full length album...
. The first will be held in Boston, MA at The Paradise Rock Club on 12/26/11. The others will be held at Altar Bar in Pittsburgh, PA on 12/28 and The Recher Theatre in Towson, MD on 12/29.
It was confirmed on November 26th at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ, that The Early November is in the recording process of a new album at Ace Enders' The Living Room recording studio.http://www.the1stfive.com/news/the-early-november-announce-new-album
On November 28th, 2011 The Early Novemember announced they had signed with Rise Records and would be releasing a new album in Spring 2012.
Members
- Arthur "Ace" EndersArthur EndersArthur Carl "Ace" Enders is an American musician. Enders is the lead singer and guitarist of the band The Early November. He is also the lead musician, songwriter and co-producer in his side project, I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business. He has also released music under the name Ace Enders...
– vocals, rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(1999-2007, 2011-Present) - Joseph Marro – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, keyboardSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
(2002-2007, 2011-Present) - Bill Lugg – lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
(2006-2007, 2011-Present) - Sergio Anello – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2001-2007, 2011-Present) - Jeff Kummer – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2001-2007,2011-Present)
Albums
- The Room's Too ColdThe Room's Too ColdThe Room's Too Cold is the first full length CD released by The Early November. It was co-produced by the lead singer - Arthur 'Ace' Enders. This CD also features a guest appearance from Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line, who was also signed to Drive-Thru Records at the time...
(2003) US #107 - The Mother, the Mechanic, and the PathThe Mother, the Mechanic, and the PathThe Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path is The Early November's second full-length album. The triple disc concept album was released on July 11, 2006 via Drive-Thru Records...
(2006) US #31
EPs
- For All of ThisFor All of ThisFor All of This is the first EP from The Early November. It was written entirely by the lead singer, Arthur 'Ace' Enders, and features brief replacement guitarist , John Dubitsky...
(2002) - The Acoustic EPThe Acoustic EP (The Early November album)The Acoustic EP is the second EP from The Early November, recorded shortly before the band's first full-length CD and released in 2002.-Track listing:# "Ever So Sweet" – 4:15# "I Want to Hear You Sad" – 3:24...
(2002) - The Early November/I Am the AvalancheThe Early November/I Am the AvalancheThe Early November/I Am the Avalanche is a split record between Hammonton, New Jersey's The Early November and Long Island, New York's I Am the Avalanche. It was released on July 26, 2005 on the both bands' record label Drive-Thru Records...
(2005)
Non-album tracks
- "Power of Love" – released on Punk Goes 80'sPunk Goes 80'sPunk Goes 80s is part of the Punk Goes... compilation series created by Fearless Records, featuring cover versions of songs from the 1980s. It was released on June 7, 2005.-Track listing:...
(2005) - "5 Years" – released on copies of The Mother, the Mechanic, and the Path (2006) purchased at TargetTarget CorporationTarget Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
- "Pretty Pretty" – released on Drive-Thru Records DVD
- "Just Enough" – released on Drive-Thru Records DVD, appears on The 5 Song EP
- "Open Eyes" – released on Drive-Thru Records DVD, appears on The 5 Song EP
- "Make Believe", "Achieving the Normal", and "For the Road" also appear on The 5 Song EP
- "Piano Song" - A b-side released on TEN's Myspace page in 2009
Ace's
- I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's BusinessI Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's BusinessI Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business is an acoustic/alternative rock band, the side project of Arthur "Ace" Enders, lead singer and guitarist of The Early November. Though the self-titled album was originally the only planned official release under the name I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's...
- Ace Enders and A Million Different People
Jeff's
- Jeff Kummer
- Your Sweet Uncertainty
- I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's BusinessI Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's BusinessI Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business is an acoustic/alternative rock band, the side project of Arthur "Ace" Enders, lead singer and guitarist of The Early November. Though the self-titled album was originally the only planned official release under the name I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's...