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Released: Apr 22, 2008
Label: STAR SONG MUSIC

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  • Genre: Alternative / Rock

    Location MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, US

    Profile Views: 832728

    Last Login: 10/3/2011

    Member Since 9/18/2004

    Website www.purevolume.com/mainstayrock

    Record Label BEC Recordings / Tooth & Nail Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. .. .. .... .... .. You can ..Pre-Order.. your copy of Mainstay's New Album ..Become Who You Are.....order now and YOU will get an AUTOGRAPHED copy.... .. .. .......... .. .... ..Post the following code on your myspace to help spread the word about ..Pre-Buying.. Mainstay's New Album .. Become Who You Are .. .... .. .. .... The road to Mainstay’s sophomore album from BEC Recordings, Become Who You Are, was not the path of ease, least resistance, or even just convenience. But the Minneapolis-based modern rock quartet is fine with that, according to front man Justin Anderson, as they simply mined the challenges of life to add to the album’s already significant potency. Band members Anderson, drummer Ryan DeYounge, guitarist Scott Campbell, and bassist Dan Ostebo have traveled from their early suburban garage beginnings, through a more sophisticated season as a college band, to land finally at widespread interest and acclaim from audiences. So they know a bit already about growing pains. Their 2006 debut album, Well Meaning Fiction, came out of the gate fast and hard, making a resounding impact with singles “Take Away” and “These Pages” before landing the band on the short list of “the year’s best new artists,” compiled by Jesusfreakhideout.com. .... The debut brought the rockers respect from fans and industry insiders alike for their unflinching willingness to both address the church and make themselves personally vulnerable. Along with more riveting guitar riffs and madly melodic songwriting, Become Who You Are continues the boldly open trend, and for all the right reasons. “If we’re going to do this,” shares Anderson, “it has to be about God, about the deeply intimate relationship we’re experiencing. Otherwise, it’s not worth it,” he admits laughingly. .... ..Click here.. to read more about Mainstay's new album .. Become Who You Are.. ....
  • Members

    ***Justin Anderson - Vocals & Guitar ***Ryan DeYounge - Drums.. ***Dan Ostebo - Bass & BGVs ***Scott Campbell - Guitar & BGVs .... ...... .... ..Purevolume Friends...... ..Virb Buddies...... ..Shoutlife Friends...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
  • Influences

    Jimmy Eat World, Tonic, Matthew, Jeremy Enigk, Common Children, Sunny Day Real Estate, Goo Goo Dolls, Snow Patrol, Mew, Switchfoot, Athlete, Muse, The Fire Theft, Longview, Deathcab For Cutie, Keane, Dishwalla, Our Lady Peace, and Nigel Tufnel
  • Sounds Like

    Find out for yourself! Purchase Mainstay's "Well Meaning Fiction" RIGHT NOW at .. ..

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  • Rita Arevalo

    hey guys :)
    I just want you to know that you rocK!
    I am from Guatemala & I totally loooove you!
    you are awesome!
    God bless you

    4 years ago
  • Rita Arevalo

    hey guys :)
    I just want you to know that you rocK!
    I am from Guatemala & I totally loooove you!
    you are awesome!
    God bless you

    4 years ago
  • Zack Andrews

    hey guys hows it goin?

    4 years ago
  • Chris Jorgenson

    Hey, Mainstay,

    I haven't stopped by in awhile so I just thought I would say HI! Hope you are all doing GREAT!

    I was also wondering who prints your shirts? They are really cool and I have a friend who may be in need of a good company for the same thing.

    God Bless!

    4 years ago
  • Myra Jalique

    God spoke to me and when I opened my eyes this is what I saw...

    HELP THE CHILDREN AT www. scholars4jesus. com

    4 years ago
  • AMY & TRACY<3 TGE,PHILM…

    HEY GUYS=) HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!=D=D MISS YOU GUYS=(=(
    THANKS YOU GUYS SOOOOO MUCH FOR DOING WHAT GOD HAS CALLED YOU GUYS TO DO AND FOR BEING SUCH A HUGE ENCOUAGEMENT TO US=D=D IT IS FRIENDS AND BANDS LIKE YOU GUYS ALONG WITH GOD THAT HELP US KEEP GOING STRONG EVEN WHEN WE GO THROUGH TOUGH TIMES=)=)DLOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!=)=) CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR YOU GUYS THIS YEAR=D=D
    HOW IS DAN LIKING THE AFTERS??ABSOLUTELY LOVE THOSE GUYS TOO,SOME OF OUR BUDDIES=D=D TELL THEM HI!!!!FOR US=D=D
    LATER GUYS=)HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS SOON=D=D TAKE CARE=)*PSALM 91:11 AS ALWAYS=)
    *JEREMIAH 29:11=)
    *PROVERBS 3:5-6=)
    *PSALM 37:4=)
    *PROVERBS 17:17=)
    *MATTHEW 5:16=)
    GOD BLESS!!!!!
    LOVE ALWAYS,AMY AND TRACY(YOUR SISTERS IN CHRIST)=)=)

    4 years ago
  • Christy Johnson

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    You guys are Amazingg!!

    4 years ago
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  • SPiRiTRiAL

    Thanks for the add!
    ありがとうございます!!!
    Cool melodies!

    T.I.

    4 years ago
  • Pier

    Hey-thanks for the add,have a great weekend

    4 years ago
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.. You can Pre-Order your copy of Mainstay's New Album Become Who You Are...order now and YOU will get an AUTOGRAPHED copy

 ..

Post the following code on your myspace to help spread the word about Pre-Buying Mainstay's New Album Become Who You Are



The road to Mainstay’s sophomore album from BEC Recordings, Become Who You Are, was not the path of ease, least resistance, or even just convenience. But the Minneapolis-based modern rock quartet is fine with that, according to front man Justin Anderson, as they simply mined the challenges of life to add to the album’s already significant potency. Band members Anderson, drummer Ryan DeYounge, guitarist Scott Campbell, and bassist Dan Ostebo have traveled from their early suburban garage beginnings, through a more sophisticated season as a college band, to land finally at widespread interest and acclaim from audiences. So they know a bit already about growing pains. Their 2006 debut album, Well Meaning Fiction, came out of the gate fast and hard, making a resounding impact with singles “Take Away” and “These Pages” before landing the band on the short list of “the year’s best new artists,” compiled by Jesusfreakhideout.com.

The debut brought the rockers respect from fans and industry insiders alike for their unflinching willingness to both address the church and make themselves personally vulnerable. Along with more riveting guitar riffs and madly melodic songwriting, Become Who You Are continues the boldly open trend, and for all the right reasons. “If we’re going to do this,” shares Anderson, “it has to be about God, about the deeply intimate relationship we’re experiencing. Otherwise, it’s not worth it,” he admits laughingly.

Click here to read more about Mainstay's new album Become Who You Are

Member Since:

September 18, 2004

Members:

***Justin Anderson - Vocals & Guitar ***Ryan DeYounge - Drums
***Dan Ostebo - Bass & BGVs ***Scott Campbell - Guitar & BGVs

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Purevolume Friends

Virb Buddies

Shoutlife Friends

Influences:

Jimmy Eat World, Tonic, Matthew, Jeremy Enigk, Common Children, Sunny Day Real Estate, Goo Goo Dolls, Snow Patrol, Mew, Switchfoot, Athlete, Muse, The Fire Theft, Longview, Deathcab For Cutie, Keane, Dishwalla, Our Lady Peace, and Nigel Tufnel

Sounds Like:

Find out for yourself! Purchase Mainstay's "Well Meaning Fiction" RIGHT NOW at Mainstay

Record Label:

BEC Recordings / Tooth & Nail Records

Label Type:

Indie

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