In 2007, The Getaways started off as a local maryland band playing in their basement with hopes of doing something with their music. Now in 2009, they have accomplished more than most local bands can say. These maryland-based pop rockers have seen a lot of success in the short amount of time they've been around, but they have no intentions of slowing down or stopping. The Getaways have performed at all the largest venues in their hometown of Baltimore, Maryland and have shared bills with some noteworthy acts including Jimmie's Chicken Shack (Island Def Jam), Jakobinarina (Regal Recordings), Van Atta High (Thriving Records), and other hometown heroes such as Dropout Year, American Diary (Toss Up Records) and The Hint. The band released their debut EP entitled 'As the City Sleeps' on May 15th 2009, and the record went onto iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, Amazon and other online retailers on September 1st, 2009. The record, produced by Kory Gable (Senses Fail, The Dangerous Summer, Mercy Mercedes), documents the bands unique, synth-laden pop rock that so many have become a fan of. As of fall 2009, the band is writing for a follow up record which will create an even bigger buzz and take the band further.
"Songs like “8:15" channel the energy expected from music of the genre, but “Tonight” - a personal favorite - and “Fracture” bear a fierce, heavy tone delivered perfectly by Michael Altner’s strong voice and Austin McBride’s thundering drums. Guitarist Matt Higgins and bassist Brent McBride - the only one who carried genuine stage presence through the entire show - have clearly been playing music since they were in diapers, as they pulled the small, local band together with such extraordinary professionalism, making The Getaways a strikingly good band with a great sound."
-Review taken from ~Music as a Metaphor~-
Rock | Powerpop | New Wave
HOMETOWN | HoCo, Maryland
MYSPACE URL | myspace.com/thegetaways
EMAIL | thegetaways@gmail.com
RECORD LABEL | Unsigned
LAYOUT | Little Whale
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Oh awesomee.. Yeahh i'm definately gonna be coming to another show, i just dont know which yet :P .. I put the pictures of yesterday up on my Facebook .. you should check them out! :D Haha x
Awwwh!! You're so welcome!! It was such a blast, you guys were great to hang out with ♥
I honestly can't wait to go to another concert of yours! Ellie and I had SOO much fun! And meeting you guys was awesomeeeee :D talk to you guys later, kay?
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