Ben Grant (Vocals, Guitar)
Andy Thompson (Guitar, Vocals)
Mike Felker (drums)
Danny Grant (bass)
What is your favorite status song?
perfect day can you hear me golden america this is our time this is not goodbye what happens next where the heart is butterflies dont wanna lose you now back on your feet
Andy Thompson and Ben Grant began writing songs together in the fall of 2003. Not long after that they met Mike Felker and asked him to play drums, and Ben’s brother, Danny Grant to play bass. They were called nova for two years and played a lot of local shows. They continued to write songs and do shows and in 2006 decided to change their name to The Status. In June of 2006 they played their first show as The Status. In September of 2006 they recorded their first EP and released it in December of 2006. The single “Perfect Day” has gotten regular airplay on Atlanta local radio station 99x. They have been recognized as one of the up and coming bands in Atlanta, and won several contests at the radio station with the support of their fans. In may of 2007 they met Anthony Raneri, the lead singer of Bayside, who now manages the band, and became good friends with him. He produced several demos for them and The Status opened up for Bayside on their tour in June 2006. They were also recognized in Alternative Press as one of the top unsigned bands of the month in August of 2006. They toured the rest of the summer with bands such as Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Sound the Alarm, Tokyo Rose, and Kids Of Survival. They were in the 99x showcase at the Atlantis Music Conference in Atlanta, Ga and the Sidecho records showcase at CMJ in New York City. They have played over 100 shows and plan on touring full time in the next year. They are hardworking and are constantly demoing and writing new material and have a catalogue of original material in the hundreds.
More than just the music, The Status is inspired to make a difference in this world and remind people that there is hope. They are passionate about making music together and meeting people. They truly care about their fans and look forward to making many more in the next year with their plans for constant touring.
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Thanks so much for all of you that support us, without you guys, we wouldn’t have grown this past year as much as we have. We look forward to see where we’ll be in the next year and hope we’ll have our first record available to buy at your local stores! We’ll just keep working and believing, and always appreciating all your support
<3 The Status boys
Hey man, Ya it has been awhile, I've been away at basic training for the last 6 weeks, I just graduated today. Lookin forward to some to hearing some good music like yours. Talk to y'all tomorrow.
hey guys soooo i just found you and i have to say i adore your music only problem is, i'd love to download or purchase an ep or cd and i have no idea where to buy it =[
Hey! Thank ya sooo much for your comment! I was very happy about that! Things are really fine here! Just the school sucks a littel bit! ^^ What about you? Is everything going well for you? <3 Jenny
lmao I'm way ahead of you...I already have a group of friends that want to come see you guys!=) so youll probably see alot of staten island girls at the show!! have a great week guys!<3
so on my birthday i went out to dinner and had ribs. and as i was eating them i think "it feels like i ate ribs on my birthday last year.." and then i remembered i did, at chicken lovers, and andy tricked me into dipping my cinnamin apple in bbq sauce. i miss that day. haha
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