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The Apprentice
Indie / Acoustic / Folk Rock

"Don't give me pretty music, give me soul"

Evansville, Indiana
United States

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Last Login:  7/18/2008
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   The Apprentice: General Info
Member Since9/12/2004
Band Websitetheapprenticemusic.com
Band MembersEric DeLong-Guitars, Vocals, Piano
Matt Jenkins- Bass
Matt Helfrich- Drums
Booking: theapprenticemusic@yahoo.com
InfluencesJets to Brazil, Get up Kids, Johnny Cash, Radiohead, Ryan Adams, Bob Dylan
Sounds LikeSweet nectar for the ears. O.K. Dashboard Confessional/Ryan Adams/Jets to Brazil

BUY AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT AT THESE DISTROS:

Buy "An American Portrait" On Itunes
Smartpunk $10.00
Interpunk $9.75
CD Baby $12.00
Sleeby $8.99
Full Sweep Distro $10.00
Very Distro $9.48
Indie Vision Music $8.99
Melodic Revolution

Record LabelFuture Destination Records www.fdrecords.com
Type of LabelIndie








   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 20 2008 7:00P
Starbucks on 1st Ave. (Solo Show and my birthday) Evansville, Indiana
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
Penny Lane Coffeehouse Evansville, IN, Indiana
Aug 16 2008 8:00P
Ashland Plaza Hotel (All Ages) w/ Soft Drugs Ashland, Kentucky
Aug 18 2008 7:00P
Tee and Coffee Co. Hickory, North Carolina
Aug 19 2008 8:00P
TBA Chapel Hill Area, North Carolina
Aug 20 2008 5:00P
Schoolkids Records (In-store) Raleigh, North Carolina
Aug 21 2008 8:00P
TBA Greenwood, South Carolina
Aug 22 2008 10:30P
Soho Bar & Grill Columbus, Georgia
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Details to Come Soon Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 25 2008 8:00P
The Channel Greenville, South Carolina
Aug 26 2008 8:00P
TBA Anywhere, South Carolina
Aug 27 2008 7:00P
Pinedale Christian Church Winston-Salem, NC, North Carolina
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
The Rutledge w/ Timbre and Cigarette Trees Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 29 2008 10:00P
Al’s Bar Lexington, Kentucky
Aug 30 2008 8:00P
Bread and Bagel Bowling Green, Kentucky
Sep 15 2008 8:00P
Penny Lane Coffeehouse Evansville, Indiana
Oct 4 2008 8:00P
O.N.E. Music Festval Greenwood, South Carolina
Oct 5 2008 8:00P
O.N.E Music Festval Greenwood, South Carolina
Nov 21 2008 8:00P
Penny Lane Coffeehouse Evansville, Indiana

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   About The Apprentice
Preorder our new 6 song E.P. "Good Friends Don't Come Easy" by clicking the banner below and receive a limited edition button pack with all preorders. The official release is November 21, 2006.



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Order our new album from SmartPunk.com by clicking the link below.



No one really reads these things, but what the heck?! The Apprentice is an acoustic/indie band that transcends one style of music. I started the band by myself when I wanted to write some simple acoustic songs to express what I was going through at the time. The Epic Struggle was the first album that we released and it was primarily me and an acoustic guitar with the exception of a drum loop, a bass line, or keyboards dispersed here and there.

I continued to tour by myself playing Cornerstone and embarking on a small tour that merely whetted my taste for the road. Upon writing new material, I soon discovered that I needed a band to accomplish the sounds that I heard in my head. I recruited my friends Josh Iddings, Jonny Jefferson, and Bryan Patterson, to play a string of shows with me. We made our debut at Ichthus Music Festival in 2004 which has been one of the most memorable experiences in the band thus far.

After moving to North Carolina, I finished writing the songs that would be featured on our sophomore album An American Portrait. The album is about a typical American family dealing with the struggles of living in a culture where making money and a hot body is the pinnacle of life.

This summer we embarked on a three-week tour with my friends and new band mates Matt Jenkins, and Matt Helfrich. This tour was the most fun that Ive had in this band and most of that is due to The Matts.

The Album is out now and has received rave reviews, but more than that, we are happy that we can make music that we love for the people we love.

Come see us on tour!











Video for "I'm Coming Home/Great Invitation"
Directed by Sheridan Cleland


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Interpunk $9.75
CD Baby $12.00
Sleeby $8.99
Full Sweep Distro $10.00
Very Distro $9.48
Indie Vision Music $8.99
Melodic Revolution

Booking: theapprenticemusic@yahoo.com




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Samantha Marais





Jul 17 2008 8:30 AM

First Days of June music video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI-1J8-ACVU
MR Presents 3rd Annual Art & Music Festival





Jul 17 2008 5:50 AM

Funny you should ask, as we were thinking about you guys yesterday so we stopped by to read your blog. Yes we are still in Orlando, but we will be back in Clinton towards the last couple of weeks in August to host our Art and Music Festival. This will be the 3rd year for our festival. Wow how time flies when you are having fun.

We miss you guys when are you coming back down to Florida to play? When I read you had a new CD coming out we were really excited about it. Can’t wait to hear the new one as each piece of music you put out just gets better and better. Let me know when it’s out so that we can stock it.
Peace Love and Revolution
Nick and Jennifer
CineGlobe





Jul 16 2008 11:02 PM

Just dropped by to thank you for being a friend
elaine→l♥ve





Jul 16 2008 6:10 PM

You're welcome! I absolutely LOVE you guys...and so do my friends! Im excited for your new music!
:]

Ill let you know what i think about it.
elaine→l♥ve





Jul 15 2008 4:02 PM

You guys are AWESOME! You should put more of your music on your page. Id love to show my friends some more of your music!
:]
Rick





Jul 15 2008 12:27 PM

hey eric good seeing you at cstone...glad you're doin well
DJ Jennyyy





Jul 11 2008 11:36 AM

Thanks for being my friend The Apprentice!
if you have a moment, go rate me by going to my artist page at http://www.diskfaktoryjams.com/djjenny. I will be posting some new photos of myself soon that my friend took of me, so please check back. I will be apearing at a few clubs in SoCal in the fall. Check out my artist page or my myspace page for the schedule if you want to come see me perform


-Jenny
Stacia





Jul 10 2008 11:42 AM

hey thanks eric! the wedding and reception were a good time. if you're ever in the area you should come see us.!
He Caught My Eye So I Caught the Bouquet.





Jul 8 2008 8:45 PM

I saw you today.
ashley marie





Jul 7 2008 5:46 AM

why friend, it was wonderful seeing you as well! i know i did, i'm sorry i had to be somewhere else right after but i was hoping to run into you again....which technically i did..ha. i saw you in the merch tents when i was just walking around but you were talking with a guy and i didn't want to interrupt. i was hoping we could have gotten some tea or coffee or something but when i went back to where i saw you, you disapparated. which left me feeling a little bit bummed, but nonetheless i still had a happy and blessed c-stone. awesome performance by the way! how was the rest of your cstone? when are you going to come to chicago? ha :)

-ashley marie
jessica renee





Jul 5 2008 11:33 PM

Goodness I'm so stoked ! I'd love it, and so would some of my friends, if you would come back up west to Spokane (preferrably playing at the Empyrean again) to play a show. I had a blast last summer.
jessica renee





Jul 5 2008 10:36 PM

hello friends.
how's the recording going ?

<3jessica
Embers Of Hope





Jun 28 2008 3:22 PM

I miss my friends from the apprentice.
Dylan Gilbert (IS ON TOUR!)





Jun 28 2008 7:41 AM

its looking good...want a hand with any of those dates my friend?
Dylan Gilbert (IS ON TOUR!)





Jun 22 2008 10:33 AM

miss you bro
Taλlor





Jun 21 2008 10:03 PM

Sounds good I actually haven't heard this road, disease was the other one but it's all good I think I saw it on the record list blog. Are you guys going to cornerstone?
Slick Nickel Band Yuma AZ





Jun 21 2008 7:41 PM

Hi....Welcome, and thanks for dropping by our site.

Thank you too for the add and for the friendship.

Here's hoping you have a fantastic week.
jessica renee





Jun 21 2008 7:13 PM

I can't wait until the new stuff comes up !
Taλlor





Jun 19 2008 6:58 PM

I think myspace should get to hear some of those new recordings on your new cd :] and is there a release date on that yet?
CineGlobe





Jun 19 2008 11:40 AM

Thanks for the add!!!
TSE





Jun 17 2008 4:38 PM

Hey Eric!
Remember when you visited Orlando FL and you played with my band Beyond the Infinite at Ozone cd's? haha good times
Anyways this is my new band. If you got time could you listen to these songs and give a little constructive feedback?
thanks man
-Sam
The Bridge - Davis Park July 19!





Jun 9 2008 8:58 AM

Eric

Who are you playing with at Cornertsone? Bob, Brandt and I are going!! Whoo Hoo We would love to support you! -Charessa
feedback conference





Jun 8 2008 4:26 PM

We'd love to see you at one of the Feedback Conferences in 08'. Our next event is August 21-24 in Dallas, TX and spots are going quickly! Check out more details by going to http://www.feedbackconference.com Hope to see you there!!!
Alex Homan ( NEW SONG)





Jun 2 2008 8:20 PM

Hey, yeah I go to OU. I am actually going to record a new EP over summer and I'm looking at 3 Elliot Studios because I've heard so many good things. So you had a pretty good experience?
Alex Homan ( NEW SONG)





Jun 2 2008 5:47 PM

Hey thanks a lot for the add, I am definitely feeling your music. Keep it up, I hope all is well!
Jeanne