Major League was an American rock band from Mantua Township, New Jersey.[2] They were signed to No Sleep Records.
Major League | |
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| Origin | Mantua Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop punk |
| Years active | 2009–2016[1] |
| Labels | No Sleep |
| Past members |
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| Website | www |
History
editMajor League began in 2009. In July 2012, the group performed a few shows in Canada in July with The Swellers.[3] They signed to No Sleep Records in September.[4] They supported Man Overboard on their four date east coast tour in 2012.[5] They partook in a co-headlining tour with Turnover and Maker in late 2012.[6] In Spring of 2013, Major League supported Senses Fail on their headlining spring tour.[7] In early 2014, Major League embarked on a headlining tour with support from Have Mercy, Seaway, and Better Off.[8] In January 2014, vocalist Nick Trask departed from the band.[9] In a statement released by Trask, he said:
Major League has, and always will be an incredible experience filled with life changing memories. I wouldn't change anything. It was a privilege to be able to spend the past few years with some amazing, talented, good hearted guys traveling the world playing music, and meeting so many awesome people. With saying that, I feel it is my time to leave Major League and move on to other things in my life. Besides writing a few lines of lyrics here and there, Major League is truly made up of Brian, Matt, Luke, and Kyle. They are the heart and soul behind what you hear, read, and relate. The music they have been writing for the next full length sounds amazing and I, as a fan cannot wait to hear how it all comes out. I wish nothing but the best for these guys in everything they will accomplish. Thanks for everything. I love you guys.
In the fall of 2014, Major League supported Mayday Parade on their headlining tour.[10]
They went on to support Silverstein and Beartooth, Hidden In Plain View, Vans Warped Tour 2015 and closing 2015 supporting Comeback Kid and Stray From The Path.
On February 10, 2016, Major League announced they are breaking up, as well as announcing a final fifteen date tour with Forever Came Calling and Sudden Suspension.[1]
Brian Anthony Joyce has since gone on to create an alt-rock solo project, Val Astaire.[11]
Band members
edit- Nick Trask - Lead Vocals (2009-2014)
- Brian Anthony Joyce – Backing Vocals (2009-2014), Guitar (2009-2016), Lead vocals (2014-2016)
- Luke Smartnick – Drums (2011-2016)
- Kyle Bell – Bass (2012-2016)
- Matt Chila – Guitar (2009-2016)
- Justin Unruh - Drums (2009-2011)
- Eric Bouda - Bass (2009-2012)
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- Compilation albums
- Mixtape (2011)
- Extended plays
- The Truth Is... (2010)
- Variables (2011)
References
edit- ^ a b Simms, Jamie. "Major League To Disband – "We Want To End This Exactly How We Started"". Musicology Online. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ Roncace, Kelly. "Warped Tour: 4 bands from N.J. and 2 from Philly to check out", NJ.com, July 9, 2015. Accessed August 30, 2015. "Major League, a punk rock quartet from Mantua will perform on the Hard Rock Kevin Says Stage."
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (May 10, 2012). "The Swellers announce headlining US dates, Canadian shows with Such Gold, Living With Lions". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
- ^ Colwell, Matthew. "Major League sign with No Sleep and stream new song; 'Hard Feelings' out November 13". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Man Overboard announce US east coast dates with Major League". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Submit News Major League and Turnover announce co-headlining tour with Maker". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Whitt, Cassie. "Senses Fail announce 'Renacer' headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Kraus, Brian. "Major League announce winter tour with Have Mercy, Seaway and Better Off". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Crane, Matt. "Major League part ways with singer Nick Trask". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Crane, Matt. "Mayday Parade announce fall tour with Tonight Alive and PVRIS". Alternative Press. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Toney, Jordan (14 February 2017) "https://www.altpress.com/news/members_of_major_league_a_loss_for_words_form_new_band_debut_new_singlewatc/" Alternative Press. Retrieved 6 March 2019
- ^ Kivel, Adam. "Major League – Hard Feelings". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Payne, Chris. "Exclusive: Major League Premieres Revealing New Album 'There's Nothing Wrong With Me'". Billboard. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
External links
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