Sore Eyes

With an engaging sound that is aggressively passionate while maintaining a pop sensibility, Sore Eyes, a four piece pop/rock band formed in the heartland of Memphis, Tennessee, is making proverbial tidal waves in a landlocked music scene. Possessing an uncanny ability to draw on each member’s unique musical style while at the same time coalescing their musings has resulted in a sound that resonates with fans of pop and rock alike; a sound that is paving the way for a new era in music. Armed with saccharine hooks, edgy riffs, a dynamic stage presence and energetic live performance, Sore Eyes has garnered a fast-growing fan base and can draw a crowd wherever they take the stage, making them a force to be reckoned with.

It was the instant chemistry between Shi Eubank (vocals) and Jeremiah Lipscomb (guitar) that first compelled the two to begin writing songs in an apartment on the outskirts of Memphis. After several writing sessions that spawned a product impossible to ignore, the duo recruited Chris Whitham and Landon fox on drums and bass to round out the line-up. Ever since, Sore Eyes’ ubiquity on the national touring scene has afforded the band many prestigious opportunities, including a share of the stage with rock mainstays Hoobastank, Boys Like Girls, Framing Hanley, and Chevelle. Most recently, platinum recording artist Zach Myers of Shinedown took notice of the band’s infectious sound and relentless work ethic to the point of action, signing on (along with Randy Holmes of Holmz Music) to manage the up-and-coming powerhouse.

Proving that hard work and persistence really do pay off, Sore Eyes has made major strides in the past few years. Releasing two EP’s—one with Brett Hestla (Creed, Dark New Day) and another with Producer Andrew Wade (A Day to Remember)—the band have been moving rapidly to the forefront of their peers. Stellar showmanship and a very interactive approach to fans have earned the quartet endorsements from such industry leaders as Dr. Pepper and Memphis Car Audio (Fulmar Co.). It was in August of 2010 that Sore Eyes performed to the biggest crowd to date, sharing the stage with Saving Abel in front of an astonishing thirty-thousand people at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. “That was, so far, one of the biggest blessings I’ve ever had in my life. It was just a sea of people and they loved us!” reflects Jeremiah. Rounding out 2010 with over 225 shows, Sore Eyes is currently hard at work writing for their third album, and will begin recording with Shinedown bassist Eric Bass in early 2011 before immediately embarking on a promotional tour for their new material. Thanks to their drive, work-ethic, and a fan base that has been growing exponentially since their inception, this band has the guts and gumption to make it in a scene that is saturated by the formulaic and mundane. It’s about time Pop rock got a face lift, and Sore Eyes are the skilled surgeons performing the operation. Expect more big things from this power-pop juggernaut in the VERY near future.