Sore Eyes, a four-piece blend of up-tempo, alternative, radio-friendly rock, has a youthful and engaging sound that is aggressively passionate with a pop sensibility. This rock quartet is comprised of lead singer Shi Eubank, drummer Chris Whitham, bassist Landon Fox and guitarist Jeremiah Lipscomb. The band is known for taking each member's unique musical style and fusing them together to form an eclectic mixture of old and new. To some, the sound is soul and pop. To others, it's paving a way for a new era in rock.
Sore Eyes originated in Memphis, Tennessee in 2006 per the meeting of Shi and Jeremiah who later recruited the talents of Chris and Landon. Once the line-up and the chemistry was complete it was time to hit the road. Their ubiquity on the national touring scene has been with the likes of Saving Abel, Egypt Central, Trust Company, Framing Hanley and most recently as direct support for Shinedown. Sore Eyes was also one of the fixtures at The Cornerstone Festival '08 in Bushnell, Illinois. With catchy and infectious lyrics and paramount beats, they have crafted an expansive rock sound that is dripping with ambition.
In 2007, the band began gaining mass popularity which garnered a huge underground following. In the fall of 2008, the guys decided to pack up and take a trip to Orlando, Florida to record their current EP with producer Brett Hestla who is the former bassist for Creed and now the lead singer of Dark New Day. Brett has also produced MySpace.com phenoms Framing Hanley. Sore Eyes self-titled EP is set to be released on January 24, 2009 and their fans are holding their breath in anticipation.
In response to an interview question as to what makes Sore Eyes different from everybody else, guitarist Jeremiah Lipscomb said, "…there are so many different styles of music these days that it's hard not to have a familiar sound…it really just depends on how you do your own thing to differ from all the others." Lead singer Shi Eubank couldn't agree more and added that"…music is music and it's just about enjoying what you're playing."
With musical influences that include such bands as The Used, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Saosin, Incubus, Hopes Fall, Paramore and Alexisonfire the musical possibilities are endless. Sore Eyes is as unique as they come and their singles "One Good Reason", "OMG" and "My Promise" will have you friend requesting them on MySpace.com during your next friend blasting frenzy. Stay tuned because Sore Eyes is a band that will soon be top on everyone’s favorite playlist.
I just thought that I would let you know that I put your CD in my CD player in the car after the show the other night, and it hasn't stopped playing since :) I know there are only four songs, but I can't get enough!! Can't wait till January to see you guys again!! Safe travels... :)
it's me Adrienne from the southern edge? just wanted to say i can't wait to see you all again dec 6th in orlando. me, my brother and his girlfriend will all be there. looking forward to seeing you all rock out again!, this time we aint the owners of the place tho lol.
Rarely ever do I get off my ass to go see a band at The New Daisy for various reasons... Piss soaked bathroom floors, horrible climate control, over-priced lukewarm beers advertised as Bud Light but are actually Financial Light..... But tonight I'll be walking through piss, freezing my ass off, and paying $5 for every cup of Nasty Light I can get my hands on..... Cause tonight, for a few hours, ROCK is coming back to Memphis!! Kick some ass guys!
Dece. 6th @ The Back Booth Trauma Deville is back!!!!! With Megaphone, Vanity Plan, and Sore Eyes. All Ages show $5 @ the door for 21up $7 for under. Don't miss the last show in Florida before we head back to LA.
Well..thanks for getting back to me..It was listed that you were gonna be there, but now its gone. So..I guess your not coming to GTC on 11-28-09. This should make Straight Edge Management feel better. Have a Rockin Week..see ya soon!
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