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.
Ya know I am still pretty much speechless about last nights show. You guys were AMAZING. Any band that can get up there and do what you guys did deserves all the success that comes their way. And I meant that anytime your around my area, if you ever need anything don't hesitate to ask. Going to work on flying back home for sure now and of course plan it around your guys schedule.
hey guys, just saw the date that you'll be back at Floyds in tally, too bad its on my moms b-day :(
had fun seeing you last time though, i hope you get the turnout you guys deserve, never give up guys. hopefully ill get to see you in a year or two at a civic center or headlining a big festival.
C'mon now. You know me better than that. How could I not spend another b-day with my brothers??? Hopefully this time there's no blizzard that dumps several feet of snow!
Hope you're all enjoying Cali....
~hugs~
hey guys just wanted to stop by see how the tour is going for you guys and can't wait to see you guys back jackson really needs some sore eyes music to jump around to lol.
My Dear Sore Eyes, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted. There is something that pulls me towards them. Keep it up Sore Eyes. Jane PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
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