Your Vegas
Encyclopedia
Your Vegas are a British
rock
band from Leeds
, England
.
, West Yorkshire. Their first band was called Orka but they later changed their name to Salvadore. In December 2004 they joined forces with Mark Heaton, a friend from the vibrant Leeds music scene.
They signed with indie label White Duke Records in 2005 and the band released two singles, Your Vegas and Flybuzz, the latter hitting number 12 in the UK Indie Chart
. They began extensively touring the UK and in the summer of that year they performed on the unsigned stage at Leeds Festival
.
In mid 2006, while taking a break from touring, Coyle visited friends in New York City and after playing a few acoustic shows and handing out demos a buzz began to build around the band. The other four members flew out for a few weeks and the band played a handful of shows over the summer, generating interest from several major labels. By Christmas 2006 a record deal with Universal Republic
was signed.
They spent the rest of the year recording their debut album, A Town And Two Cities
, with producer David Bendeth
(Paramore
, Breaking Benjamin
) at his studio in New Jersey then, mixing it at Electric Lady Studios in New York City with Brian Sperber.
In January 2008, Your Vegas released its debut EP, A Town And Two Cities EP, which reached number 27 in the itunes
rock chart. In late January they performed at the Sundance Film Festival
before embarking on their first North American tour as support for The Bravery
.
In March 2008, the band played several shows at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas
before partnering with Pan Am for the release of their Spring/Summer 2008 collection of retro bags sold in Bloomingdale's
stores across the US. The band appeared live in-store at the New York launch event. A Town And Two Cities was released in the US on 29 April, along with the leading single "In My Head".
A Town And Two Cities was never released outside of the United States.
. Over summer Your Vegas headlined their own east coast tour of America and performed at various US Music festivals, including The Bamboozle
, Bonnaroo
, Lollapalooza
, and All Points West. In November they were once again an opening act, this time touring the US and Canada as support for Shiny Toy Guns
.
Your Vegas made its US national network television debut on 5 May 2008 when they performed debut single, "In My Head", on Last Call with Carson Daly
.
Avid football fans, in November 2008 Your Vegas founded their own celebrity football team along with MLS Magazine called Champions United. On 22 November 2008, they played a charity football match against Hollywood United, which resulted in a 7-7 draw. Proceeds raised from the event went towards helping hurricane victims in Houston. Since the event Coyle and Jon have participated in a number of Hollywood United games and events.
Early 2009 saw the band come off the road and begin writing their second album. In March they took some time out to perform several shows again at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, and then again in the summer months for a series of performances in New York. Labeled by the band as 'The Blitz', Your Vegas performed over 20 shows in under 40 days in NYC throughout the summer road testing new material.
Currently, a segment from their song "Salvador" is being used as the theme song for the Science Channel documentary Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero.
EPs
Singles
Other Tracks
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
rock
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 Leeds
Leeds
Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. In 2001 Leeds' main urban subdivision had a population of 443,247, while the entire city has a population of 798,800 , making it the 30th-most populous city in the European Union.Leeds is the cultural, financial and commercial...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Background
The band started playing music together while attending Prince Henry's Grammar School in OtleyOtley
-Transport:The main roads through the town are the A660 to the south east, which connects Otley to Bramhope, Adel and Leeds city centre, and the A65 to the west, which goes to Ilkley and Skipton. The A6038 heads to Guiseley, Shipley and Bradford, connecting with the A65...
, West Yorkshire. Their first band was called Orka but they later changed their name to Salvadore. In December 2004 they joined forces with Mark Heaton, a friend from the vibrant Leeds music scene.
They signed with indie label White Duke Records in 2005 and the band released two singles, Your Vegas and Flybuzz, the latter hitting number 12 in the UK Indie Chart
UK Indie Chart
The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered...
. They began extensively touring the UK and in the summer of that year they performed on the unsigned stage at Leeds Festival
Leeds Festival
Leeds Festival may refer to:*Reading and Leeds Festivals , a rock music festival in Leeds , West Yorkshire, England*Leeds Festival , European classical music festival in Leeds...
.
In mid 2006, while taking a break from touring, Coyle visited friends in New York City and after playing a few acoustic shows and handing out demos a buzz began to build around the band. The other four members flew out for a few weeks and the band played a handful of shows over the summer, generating interest from several major labels. By Christmas 2006 a record deal with Universal Republic
Universal Republic
Universal Republic Records is a record label, owned by Universal Music Group. It is based on the now-defunct Republic Records label founded by brothers Monte and Avery Lipman...
was signed.
A Town And Two Cities
2007 began with the band being chosen by Playboy magazine as one of their first "Rock The Rabbit" bands. The band designed a limited edition Your Vegas t-shirt for the campaign and performed at Playboy's spring break event in Cabo, Mexico.They spent the rest of the year recording their debut album, A Town And Two Cities
A Town and Two Cities
A Town and Two Cities is the debut album by English alternative rock band Your Vegas. The album was produced by David Bendeth and mixed by Brian Sperber. It was released digitally in the United States on Universal Republic Records on April 1, 2008 and in stores nationwide on April 29, 2008...
, with producer David Bendeth
David Bendeth
David Bendeth is a multi-platinum award-winning record producer. Born in London, England and then moved to Toronto as a teenager, He has worked with acts such as Paramore, Papa Roach, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Underoath, Breaking Benjamin, Cavo, Taking Back Sunday,...
(Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
, Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin
Breaking Benjamin is an American rock band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, currently consisting of Benjamin Burnley and Chad Szeliga. The band has released four studio albums to date and a greatest hits album that was released on August 16, 2011. The group initially went on indefinite hiatus due...
) at his studio in New Jersey then, mixing it at Electric Lady Studios in New York City with Brian Sperber.
In January 2008, Your Vegas released its debut EP, A Town And Two Cities EP, which reached number 27 in the itunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
rock chart. In late January they performed at the Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is a film festival that takes place annually in Utah, in the United States. It is the largest independent cinema festival in the United States. Held in January in Park City, Salt Lake City, and Ogden, as well as at the Sundance Resort, the festival is a showcase for new...
before embarking on their first North American tour as support for The Bravery
The Bravery
The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott , Michael Zakarin , John Conway , Mike Hindert , and Anthony Burulcich...
.
In March 2008, the band played several shows at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
before partnering with Pan Am for the release of their Spring/Summer 2008 collection of retro bags sold in Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's
Bloomingdale's is an American department store owned by Macy's, Inc. .Bloomingdale's started in 1861 when brothers Joseph and Lyman G. Bloomingdale started selling hoop-skirts in their Ladies Notions' Shop on Manhattan's Lower East Side...
stores across the US. The band appeared live in-store at the New York launch event. A Town And Two Cities was released in the US on 29 April, along with the leading single "In My Head".
A Town And Two Cities was never released outside of the United States.
Touring and Television
The rest of 2008 saw the band continuously on the road across the US and Canada, as they completed six major North American tours including supporting two tours with The BraveryThe Bravery
The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott , Michael Zakarin , John Conway , Mike Hindert , and Anthony Burulcich...
. Over summer Your Vegas headlined their own east coast tour of America and performed at various US Music festivals, including The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle
The Bamboozle is an annual rain-or-shine, three-day music festival held in New Jersey. Every year, new bands compete for spots during the two days. The event evolved out of the Skate and Surf Festival.- The Characters:...
, Bonnaroo
Bonnaroo Music Festival
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an annual four day music festival created and produced by Superfly Productions and AC Entertainment, held at Great Stage Park on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. It hosted its tenth annual event June 9–12, 2011...
, Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
, and All Points West. In November they were once again an opening act, this time touring the US and Canada as support for Shiny Toy Guns
Shiny Toy Guns
Shiny Toy Guns is an American indie rock band that formed in 2002 in Los Angeles, California. They released their first studio album We Are Pilots in 2006, after recording it two previous times. It featured three singles that peaked inside the top 30 in the Alternative Songs Chart. We Are Pilots...
.
Your Vegas made its US national network television debut on 5 May 2008 when they performed debut single, "In My Head", on Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly
Last Call with Carson Daly is an American late night talk show that is broadcast on NBC. The show is hosted by Carson Daly, the half-hour show featuring celebrity interviews, documentary-style coverage of a topic, and musical performances. Last Call airs weeknights at 1:35 a.m. Eastern / 12:35 a.m....
.
Avid football fans, in November 2008 Your Vegas founded their own celebrity football team along with MLS Magazine called Champions United. On 22 November 2008, they played a charity football match against Hollywood United, which resulted in a 7-7 draw. Proceeds raised from the event went towards helping hurricane victims in Houston. Since the event Coyle and Jon have participated in a number of Hollywood United games and events.
Early 2009 saw the band come off the road and begin writing their second album. In March they took some time out to perform several shows again at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas, and then again in the summer months for a series of performances in New York. Labeled by the band as 'The Blitz', Your Vegas performed over 20 shows in under 40 days in NYC throughout the summer road testing new material.
Currently, a segment from their song "Salvador" is being used as the theme song for the Science Channel documentary Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero.
Discography
Albums- A Town And Two CitiesA Town and Two CitiesA Town and Two Cities is the debut album by English alternative rock band Your Vegas. The album was produced by David Bendeth and mixed by Brian Sperber. It was released digitally in the United States on Universal Republic Records on April 1, 2008 and in stores nationwide on April 29, 2008...
(1 April 2008) US Digital release. (29 April 2008) US Physical release.
EPs
- A Town And Two Cities EP (January 2008) US
Singles
- "In My Head" (June 2008) US
- "Flybuzz" (January 2006) UK
- "Your Vegas" (August 2005) UK
Other Tracks
- "Christmas And Me Are Through"