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We Made It Home - Sick For Thanksgiving!
Chris here in a not so healthy state.
We have returned from what was by far one of our best tours ever. First and foremost a huge thanks to everyone who made it out to a show. The response from the crowds each night was unreal and we truly thank you for your support and enthusiasm! Can't wait to do it again.
Secondly- I am SICK! Too much rocking, partying, bad weather, late night food and no sleep has left me full blown ill. I survived the whole tour and then on the way to the airport- every germ in England caught up to me. Sucky way to spend Thanksgiving- couldn't taste anything and kept falling asleep on the couch. No worries though- a small sacrifice for a great tour. Anyways hope that explains my lack of responding to emails, myspace, texts, phone calls, etc… I can barely make it through a comic book without spacing out. I am pulling to be back on my feet on Monday.
So just wanted to drop everyone and let ya know we made it back in one piece.
We'll be posting a detailed tour recap, the you tube contest winners, a ton of press and info on some upcoming events but for now it's back to sleep.
love you all- lots of news on the way!
sick but content,
CHRIS JAY
Greetings from Army of Freshmen Headquarters!
Chris here… midnight in California and I’m blurry eyed and tired but I’m feeling good.
You know sometimes it feels like all is right with the world.
We’re finally getting rid our cowboy president… the “No One’s Famous” video is on the charts on both Scuzz and Kerrang TV… my beloved Philadelphia Phillies have won the world series… Above The Atmosphere just got a 4 K review in Kerrang Magazine (out now- get it!) and most of all… we leave in 72 hours for the start of the United Kingdom Tour!
God I do love touring.
Ok. As hopefully you know this is a big one for us. We’ve made lot of progress in the UK over the past two years and this tour should be the culmination of all that hard work.
So there is one more ultra important thing left we need YOU to do and that is…
COME TO A SHOW!
How easy is that?
We know sometimes travel can be rough and school and work can get in the way but PLEASE make the extra effort to get to a show. We kept the tickets incredibly cheap- don’t give me the “I can’t afford it” this is Army of Freshmen- we look out for our fans and friends. Don’t have the 7 pounds… come to the show and trust me there will be a ton of people that would kick down 50pence each to get you into the club! Hell I just dug up my change from last tour and I’ll throw in.
Also – don’t just stop with you! Bring a friend, family member, neighbor- the more people to share in the fun the better- grab a newbie and let them see what all the fun is about! Load up the car and bring out a crew of people!
So we’ve done our part- we’re coming over with one of the best shows and sets we’ve ever had. We’ve promoted till we’re blue in the face (we should have a contest where the winner is whoever I haven’t bothered). It’s gonna be one big traveling party and we need YOU to spread the word over the next week and most of all we need YOU to be at the shows!
Remember tickets are on sale now for every single show (check the last blog for links and show info) and though we do want and need ya to get tickets in advance- they will also be on sale at the door for every show! So last minute folks are welcome as well!
So the big question… what shows are we seeing YOU at and how big is the posse you’re bringing and did you get your tickets yet? Post a comment to this blog let me know and lets get some Freshmen fans meeting now online before the shows!
Lastly- a huge heart felt thanks to everyone. Can’t wait to see everybody. It’s gonna be a very special tour.
Like I said sometimes it seems all is right with the world.
your homie who is running crazy trying to get everything ready,
CHRIS JAY
PS. I did step in dog shit the other day outside of Owen’s house the other day… in a big way too… like I have to throw away the shoes… so maybe not everything is perfect.
PPS. Shameless plug. Ok there is another thing you can do… buy merch! : > ) It’ show we survive- so stock up and YES we are brining over some new designs and a kick ass new hoodie!
No One's Famous Video Hits Top 10 in The UK Video Charts! Request It!
Congrads are in order to: "Army of Chris Jay and The Army of Freshmen", "Army of Chuckster" and "Army of Bulletproof Dave"! They are the winners of the Myspace Profile Competition and will be getting dinner with the band, all our merch and a song request at the show of their choice! Thanks for all who entered pleas keep those profiles up as the tour gets close and check back later this week for the next AMAZING contest.
Ok- HUGE news just in. We want to say a big thank you everyone who's been requesting the video for "No One's Famous" on Scuzz TV and Kerang TV in the UK. We can't believe this but we are happy to report that the video charted this week on Kerrang TV at number 18 and on Scuzz TV's daily request show at Number 7!
This is unreal and super exciting to us. For an unsigned band to be on the charts on two tv channels is unheard of and it's thanks to you our amazing fans for requesting the video so much. What we need you to do now is DON'T STOP and have others request it as well.
Everyday get in a request for Army of Freshmen's "No One's Famous" at Scuzz by emailing:
moshpit@scuzz.tv
and by messaging Kerrang at:
http://www2.kerrang.com/KerrangTV/contact.html
Be sure to tell them thanks for playing it as well. Then tune into Scuzz's daily top 10 show and to Kerrang's weekly top 20 show and see the video!
The bummer is we can't see the video on tv ourselves!
Elsewhere we are only 10 days away from the start of the tour- so that means it's time to get your tickets, get your friends loaded up, make your travel plans and no matter what get this tour- it's going to be the best one we've ever done- we're coming over to kick some butt and party it up and we need YOU there.
We will update the site everyday with a blog up until the tour so check back tomm!
your top 10 video homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Mike, Kai
MAKE YOUR OWN "NO ONE'S FAMOUS" YOU TUBE VIDEO CONTEST!
With the myspace tour promo competition coming to a close this weekend (we'll announce the 3 winners on Monday) we've got a new contest and it's a monster!
Here's the details… you need to make a video (the more creative the better) for "No One's Famous". Whether it's you performing the song, lip synching, making a dance up, a cartoon, spoken word, photo collage… anything you can think of really will work! We are personally picking the winners and posting them on www.armyoffreshmen.tv site and here for everyone to see!
Now for the first place winner… the prize is a brand new Fender Stratocaster Guitar complete with practice amp, strings, picks, cords, case and more not too mention 2 backstage passes for the show of their choice on the UK tour and a merch package!
Second and third place winners will receive backstage passes for the show of their choice on the UK tour and a merch package!
So for all you aspiring film makers- get to shooting and get that guitar in your hands!
This contest is open to anyone anywhere in the world!
your guitar giving away homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
What Songs Do YOU Want To Hear On The Tour? Let Us Know!
Practice starts up tonight for the "No One's Famous" Tour!
We wanna play what you wanna hear- so give us the 3 AOF songs that you HAVE to hear on the UK Tour!
Leave your suggestions as a comment to the new blog on myspace.com/armyoffreshmen or email chris at chris@armyoffreshmen.com and we'll get working on it!
Hell... just for fun... pick one cover you'd like to hear us do! No promises but be cool to see everyone's picks!
your taking requests homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
No One's Famous Video On Kerrang and Scuzz TV! Request It Now!
We are beyond happy to report that our video for "No One's Famous" has been picked up by the UK TV Channels- KERRANG and SCUZZ!
Now what we need YOU to do is start up the requesting so both channels start playing it heavily!
We're asking that you request the video once every other day in the following way...
For Scuzz TV all you have to do is email
moshpit@scuzz.tv
In your words just tell them you want to see "No One's Famous" by Army of Freshmen!
Then for Kerrang TV- head to their site
http://www2.kerrang.com/KerrangTV/contact.html
and fill out the form once again requesting Army of Freshmen's "No One's Famous"!
Totally easy - just once for both channels every other day for the next week or until you hear from us!
Please spread the word to your friends as well and have them do the same- the more the better! We need to let both channels know YOU want more Freshmen on the tube!
Let us know when you request it and when you see it!
your on the tube homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Mighty Myspace Profile Competition! Win DInner With The Freshmen!
For everyone on myspace head over to myspace.com/armyoffreshmen to enter the first contest for the new tour and your chance to win dinner with AOF!
All the details are at www.myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
Check it out!
your dishing out dinner homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
UNITED KINGDOM TOUR DATES ARE HERE!
The mighty dates have arrived.
Behold them in all their rock infused glory!
THE NO ONE’S FAMOUS TOUR!
NOVEMBER
13 PETERBOROUGH MET LOUNGE
14 GLASGOW CATHOUSE
15 EDINBURGH STUDIO 24
16 BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY 2
17 WREXHAM CENTRAL STATION
18 MANCHESTER ACADEMY 3
19 LONDON UNDERWORLD
20 NEWPORT TJs
21 SWINDON FURNACE
22 LEEDS RIOS
23 SOUTHAMPTON TALKING HEADS
Ticket sales, support acts, promotions, contests and all that good stuff will be announced as it comes!
roll on November,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Open Letter To The United Kingdom from Chris Jay.
To All Our Friends In The UK,
Last spring they said we couldn’t headline a tour in the UK.
With your help…. they ate a big bag of shit.: > )
Now it’s time to make them eat it again. The dates for our headlining tour in November will be announced this week and we’re determined to sell these shows out and begin the full on Army of Freshmen UK invasion.
So with that said we want your input on how we can make this the biggest tour we’ve ever done!
Let us know the following!
1. Who are some good UK bands (local and beyond) that you’d like to see on the tour and would fit well on the tour… FYI…. Muse is not available… we already asked.
2. What city do you most want to see the tour come to? Please do not say a town that is impossible to go to. For instance… Please come to The Wasted Hen Pub on the island of Ipyswitcherfield!
3. What other upcoming shows in the UK (have you seen all the good tours coming?) are you going to? Would you be interested in flyering at them for the AOF tour? This is the best way we can spread the word on the tour.
4. What do like most about going to a show? What makes you want to see a band again?
5. What kind of merch do you want to see on the upcoming tour? AOF mace? Home tattoo kits? Limited edition Kai boxer briefs?
6. Most importantly… would you come to a show no matter… exams, work, travel… would you for sure get a ticket, bring some friends and come out to a show?
Please post your comments on myspace.com/armyoffreshmen or email info@armyoffreshmen.com so we can all share ideas. As always thank you for your amazing support. Can’t wait to do this… all for one… one for all. Love you guys.
Roll on November and get ready for those dates this week!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
AOF Cover Band To Play 2 FREE Ventura Shows This Week! Chris and Owen Birthdays!
First off- thanks for the tremendous reponse to the new video! If you haven't seen it yet check out on myspace or at www.armyoffreshmen.tv Leave us a comment and let us know what ya think.
Secondly dates for the BIG UK tour will be here any day now so keep checking back!
But for now... Army of Freshmen, along with their friends in the band, Le Meu Le Purr are getting together once again to celebrate Chris and Owen's September Birthdays with their double cover band! "Army of Le Meu" is members of both bands playing together at the same time for a set of 80s covers and beyond. There's always a ton of guest singers from Ventura area bands as well that make guest sppearances.
It's happening this Thursday, Sept. 18th at Bombay's in downtown Ventura, CA. and this Saturday, Spet. 20th at Billy O's in midtown Ventura, CA.
Both shows start at 10pm and are over 21 only- sorry! Good news is they are totally FREE!
But for you local folks come on down, have a drink and watch 10 people play Motley Crue songs at the same time!
your cover band boys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
"NO ONE'S FAMOUS" VIDEO IS HERE!
We produly present the first video off our new record...
"NO ONE'S FAMOUS"
Check it out right on our myspace page www.myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
or go directly to
www.armyoffreshmen.tv
This is the short form version of the video. We'll be releasing the long form to ITUNES later this fall!
After your done... check out the photos from the video shoot and most of all... leave us a comment letting us know what ya think of the video! Please spread the word and let everyone know about the new video and the upcoming UK tour!
your new video homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
UK HEADLINE TOUR THIS NOVEMBER!
As promised here is the big fall announcement.
Army of Freshmen will return to the United Kingdom in November for a headline tour!
So start spreading the word and get ready for our biggest and most exciting headlining tour ever.
Dates, cities and ticket information on the way!
In other great UK news, Above The Atmosphere will be IN STORES in the United Kingdom on October 13th!
To celebrate we're happy to finally announce that the first video off our new record, "No One's Famous" will be released on Monday on our you tube channel... armyofreshmen.tv
This will be the short form/tv version of the video and will be releasing a long form version of the video in November on I TUNES.
Hope everyone had a great summer and can't wait to see everyone this fall- miss and love you all!
your back to the UK, video releasing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Tour News Friday! New Video Monday!
Summer's Over! (That's for the old school fans… : > )
I don't know about anybody else but thank goodness. Besides some GREAT movies (Dark Knight, Step Brothers, Tropic Thunder, Iron Man) this summer seemed to be all death, accidents, hurricanes, political drama and bad weather.
So enough of that- it's time for the fall and the rise of Army of Freshmen!
Your homies in AOF have been working hard behind the scenes to get ready for what should be an amazing fall and we have two major, super important, life altering announcements to make.
1. This Friday (in 24 hours) we are announcing MAJOR fall tour news. Tune in, check back and get ready to be excited!
2. The wait is finally over. This Monday will be premeiring the first music video off the new record, "No One's Famous" on our you tube channel a.k.a. armyoffreshmen.tv Yes. Yes. It's true. Hold back you tears of joy and get ready! We made two versions... the short/tv version that we putting out on Monday and then the long form/short film version that will be available on itunes next month. More on that later!
So there you have it! Hope the lack of communication on our part was worth the wait and check back on Friday for the tour news and then Monday to see the new video!!!
Miss you all and can't wait to see everyone soon... how was your summer?
your ready for the fall friends,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
1 MILLION PLAYS ON MYSAPCE!
Recently we achieved a fairly big milestone for the band and didn't even notice!
Your boys in AOF have surpassed 1 million plays over at myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
Now that may not seem all that special in these days of bands that live online and make fake stats but we've prided ourselves on not using any fake counters, friend adders, play boosters, etc... So that means it was 1 million real people stopping by.
So with that said... THANK YOU and here's to a million more.
your million man homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. The video is lost in the Bermuda Triangle. There was a slight signal that was traced yesterday and we've since sent a squad out to perhaps locate it... they should be back in days... fingers crossed. : > )
Over 21? In the LA Area? Want to come see AOF at a free showcase on Tuesday?
Army of Freshmen will be playing a very short set on Tuesday, August 12 at the Plush Lounge which is at the Key CLub in Hollywood at 7pm. There are a few spots left on the list that we are opening up to fans... so if you want to go- email chris@armyoffreshmen.com asap for all the info!
your showcasing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New episode of AOF TV! Download Festival!
We've posted a new episode of AOF TV! There wasnt much but we managed to put together some live footage from our set at England's Download Festival in June! Check out the maazing crowd and enjoy a few behind the scenes moments as well!
Check it out on our myspace or visit the new home of AOF TV for past and present episodes at:
www.armyoffreshmen.tv
your .tv buying homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New Video On The Way! Check Out A New Live Video!
Long time... no talk.
AOF has been home maxing and relaxing after the mini USA tour. Thanks to all who came out!
The emails have been pouring in about it but it looks like FINALLY the first video off our new record, "NO ONE'S FAMOUS" which is more like a mini movie will be up and running next week!
Till then check out a new live video that was shot last year at our show in Washington, DC. at the 9:30 Club for the song "At The End Of The Day"- our homie Jaret from BFS makes a guest appearance too!
You can watch right here on our myspace page or at AOF TV:
www.youtube.com/armyofmillie
lots of great news on the way... hope everyone's summer has been great and you're all enjoying the new record!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. Fall tour news on the way- stay tuned!
FREE Benefit Show for Chris’ High School in New Jersey this weekend!
Friends of the Freshmen on the East Coast and beyond!
Army of Freshmen will be doing a FREE concert this Saturday, July 5th in Cape May, New Jersey to benefit the music department of Chris' hometown high school.
We need Freshmen fans from near and far to make the journey to support this great cause and more so see a FREE AOF headline concert.
If thats not enough... Chris' dad's band, OLD SCHOOL is opening the show along with 7 Mornings and some very special surprise guests... : > )
It's taking place at LCMR High School Auditorium in Cape May, New Jersey. (687 Route 9) Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00pm.
For all you over 21ers there will be an official after party at the Ugly Mug in Cape May immediately after the show and it will be going all night! If you attend the concert you'll get a flyer for free admission to the party.
Now for those of you that live absolutely NOWHERE near you can still help the cause. The music department is accepting donations of any amount to put towards the cost of the show and the scholarship program the show is benefiting. AOF is devoting their time completely for free to help keep music programs in schools.
If you'd like to make a donation online: please paypal the amount to jefedemanos@yahoo.com
or send a check our money order to:
Mr. J's Music Shop
c/o LCMR High School Muisc Department
201 Townbank Rd.
N. Cape May, New Jersey
08204
You will be given a tax deductible receipt.
But forget all that- we want YOU and all your friends and family at the show. Cape May is a killer little reosrt beach town with lots to do so why not make a weekend out of it?
More so this is AOFs only show on the east coast this summer- so make the drive and help keep music alive in schools!
For all the details on the show including directions, lodging info and donation info visit WWW.MRJSMUSICSHOP.COM
ready to rock the Jersey Shore,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
USA Mini Tour Stats This Weekend!
The No Van’s Land Mini USA Summer Tour starts this weekend… we’ll be testing out the new songs live at some of favorite towns to play and we want YOU in the house. Start planning those road trips and spread the word on the tour and new record. Here’s all the info on the shows- if you have any questions feel free to hit us up.
6.27 San Angelo, Texas @ Steel Penny www.steelpennypub.com
10pm 2412 College Hills Blvd.
w/ Some New Monster
6.28 Austin, Texas @ Keep Austin Weird Festival www.keepaustinweirdfest.com
3pm AOF @ 5pm Auditorium Shores
w/ Alejandro Escoveda and more!
6.29 Dallas, Texas @ Granada Theater www.granadatheater.com
7pm 3542 Greenville Ave.
w/ Feeding 5000 and more!
7.2 Vienna, Virginia @ Jammin Java www.jamminjava.com
6pm 227 Maple Ave.
w/ Crash-Boom-Bang and more!
7.5 Cape May, New Jersey @ LCMR Auditorium www.mrjsmusicshop.com
7pm 687 Route 9
FREE (!) Benefit Concert For Chris’ Hometown High School
7.8 Little Rock, Arkansas @ Revolution Rooms www.rumbarevolution.com
7pm 300 President Clinton Ave.
7.10 McAllen, Texas @ Cine El Rey www.cineelrey.com
311 S. 17th Street
Heads up on the July 5th show in Cape May, New Jersey- it’s a totally FREE show to benefit Chris’ high school music department best of all it’s on 4th of July in a resort town- we’ll be having a big after party- so if you’re anywhere on the east coast- this is one to road trip too and support a good cause!
Don’t forget the new record will be available at all the shows and is available for purchase NOW at ITUNES and direct from us via paypal to jefedemanos@yahoo.com for 15 dollars USA and 15 pounds UK.
Lastly the first video for the new record will be released this week- we’ll let you know when it’s up!
your back in the van homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
ABOVE THE ATMOSPHERE NOW ON ITUNES! WRITE A REVIEW!
We are back home safely eating massive amounts of unhealthy but delicious American food and in the midst of all that tasty gluttony we return with great news!
ABOVE THE ATMOSPHERE is now available for purchase on ITUNES worldwide! The new record- our masterpiece- is now available as we speak! So head over there and be the first to pick it up while you’re there most importantly write a review- we need those positive comments so when non AOF fans check it out they see the love! Then leave us a comment and tell what songs you’re rocking out to!
Now if you’re old school (like us) and you want to get the actual cd complete with artwork and thanks and lyrics (like us) you can order directly from us. Just head to www.paypal.com and send 15 dollars (USA) or 15 pounds (UK) to jefedemanos@yahoo.com
For more info head to www.armyoffreshmen.com
Or you could be super awesome and order both… maybe it’ll make up for all those stolen Coldplay songs you’re rocking out to you… : > ) Either way spread the word and demand your family and friends get the new AOF record.
Info on the mini USA summer tour coming later today!
your record releasing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
UK Tour Done. Bout To Fly Home. Download Festival Amazing.
Well here we are. We're all crammed into a hotel room watching the Lakers at 2 in the morning and at 6am we drive to London to fly home after 2 of the best weeks of our lives.
The tour was everything we ever wanted and more. Night after night of Freshmen sing alongs, crazy shows and seeing a ton of friends and fans- just perfect and then Download...
Well... Download Festival was a dream come true. I truly believe it was one of the best shows we ever played. The stage we played at was packed to the brim with an over the top crowd, we had burlesque dancers come on stage to lead the crowd in singing happy birthday to Aaron, I got to do my Iron Maiden impression... truly a triumphant day after an amazing tour.
Can't put into words how much this has all meant to us. We are coming back to the UK for sure in the fall- details coming- we've announced the first round shows for the USA this summer and there's so much more to talk about BUT right now we need to root the Lakers on and get to the airport. I'll hit hit ya up when we get home!
For now- leave us a comment with your thoughts and reviews of the tours and shows and wish us luck on the flight!
love you all,
CHRIS JAY
Friends of the Freshmen!
Here we are. The last night of the United Kingdom Tour! We're in one of favorite places to play, Newcastle!
Great news... the first series of USA tour dates are up- were doing a small run of shows- more to come but here's the run so far...
6.27- San Angelo, TX @ Steel Penny
6.28- Austin, TX @ Keep Austin Weird Festival
6.29- Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
7.2- Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
7.5- Cape May, NJ @ LCMR Auditorium - FREE SHOW!
7.6- Pompton Lake, NJ @ Mainstage
7.10- McAllen, TX @ Cince Del Rey
Details on all shows coming next week!!! Start planning those road trips...
Ok... so the United Kingdom Tour has been a dream but it's not over just yet. The big day is Saturday- for everyone making the trip we are on the 3rd Stage at 4:30pm
We'll be heading into the Festival on Friday- I have a booze session set with Kid Rock on Friday afternoon then jam session with KISS later that night but beyond that... I'm pretty excited!!!
can't wait to see everyone in the USA this summer and all the posse at Download for the best weekend ever!
CHRIS JAY
UK Tour Song Request! Tell Us What YOU Want To Hear!!!
We are 24 hours away from hopping on that big old jet airliner and going to our first United Kingdom tour and it dawned on us in the hustle and bustle that we’re playing a full set! That means we can play whatever we want, more so we… can play whatever YOU want… so we want YOU to pick the 3 Army of Freshmen songs you’d most like to hear live. We’ll make sure we rock the top picks. Why? Because we love you! : > )
We will write tomorrow before we take off with all the last minute news on the tour – for now- leave a comment with your 3 song requests!!!
your running around like lunatics at the last minute homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Pre Order The New Army of Freshmen Record and get it June 1st! Release Date Online June 17th! New CD available at all UK Shows!
Great news. Our new album Above The Atmosphere will be released on ITUNES and all digital stores worldwide on June 17th! That’s right we said screw waiting for labels and red tape- let’s get our new record to the people!
But we want our hardcore fans in the USA and UK to be able to get it even sooner. So first off it will be available at EVERY single show on the United Kingdom Tour!!!
Now before our friends in the USA send an onslaught of “you don’t love us anymore” mail- here’s the good news! We are doing pre orders in the USA only that will ship on the first day of the United Kingdom Tour- meaning that you can get the record 2 whole weeks before its on sale online!
Better yet… we’re sending every single American pre order a post card from the United Kingdom signed by the band!
All you have to do is send 15 dollars via paypal (www.paypal.com) to:
jefedemanos@yahoo.com
Your cd will ship on June 2nd but hurry and act fast as any cds not ordered before June 2nd won’t ship until the release date of June 17th! So get those orders in NOW. You’ve only got one week to act!
Folks this is our masterpiece. We poured our hearts and souls into it and there is no doubt in our mind YOU will love it. So Uker… get it at the show and Users- pre order it now!
your about to release our 4th record homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New Exit 4 album produced by Chris and Aaron of AOF! Check out a song and come see Chris and Aaron this weekend at Exit 4 CD Release Party in New Jersey!
Thanks for all the love on the new song! We can’t wait for you to hear the whole record. Release information and pre sale information coming this week… speaking of new music!
We wanted to let you know that Chris and Aaron recently produced the new record by New Jersey band, Exit 4. The first single is up now at their myspace. It’s called “Your Eyes” and it was co written with Chris and Aaron- so if you’re an AOF fan you’ll probably be feeling it! Check it out at www.myspace.com/exit4 and tell them and us what ya think! Their record will be out soon and we’ll keep ya posted!
Also Exit 4 is having their CD Party this Saturday may 24th in Marlton, New Jersey (outside of Philadelphia) and Chris and Aaron will be flying out for it… so for all you AOF fans in the tri state area- come out and hang! Check out their site for all the details!
your new record making another record producing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
First song off the new record is available for FREE download!!!
Here's a present for the weekend... the first song off our new album, "Above The Atmosphere" is now available as free download on
myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
It's called "Center of Gravity" and we want to know what you think of it! Please leave a comment and tell us your thoughts and send out the blog bulletins and everything else telling people they NEED to hear the new track. Please add it to your players as well- time to let the world know Army of Freshmen's masterpeice is on the way!
your new song releasing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
And the name of the new record is…
ABOVE THE ATMOSPHERE
Center of Gravity
No One’s Famous
Don’t Fall Asleep Tonight
Condition Christine
Turn It Up
Any Other Way
It Never Rains in Los Angeles
Calling Me Home
Lost In A Crowd
Leaves
The recording, mixing and as of today mastering is totally done and we just shot the first video for the record this past Sunday- photos coming soon! We are excited beyond belief for you to hear the record and see the video. We think hands down it is the best record we’ve ever made. We are planning on an early summer release and as soon as we set a release date and have pre order information we will let you know. Best of all we will be releasing a song from the new record this week!!!!
But for now… head to myspace.com/armyoffreshmen and leave us a comment and let us know what you think of the record title, song titles and cover art!
your new record releasing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. All United Kingdom shows are on sale – get your tickets!
Army of Freshmen UK Tour Promotion Page Set Up! Help The Cause!
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how you can help promote the upcoming tour. We thank you for your interest being an independent band we don’t have the funds to take the adds out in magazines to promote the tour so we can definitely use the help spreading the word that’s why the promotional page for the headline UK Tour is up and running. Head to…
www.worst-decision.com/aof
There’ll you find the banner, the flyer and individual flyers for each show that you can print out and flyer as well as put on your myspace page and facebook profile. There is also a list of upcoming shows that we’d like to get Freshmen fans to attend and flyer outside. If are you planning to go to any of the shows on the list or can make it there to flyer- please let us know as we can give you more information for every that attends a show and flyers we will be setting up special meet and greet!
First things first though- if you’d like to help promote the tour immediately- please add Army of Freshmen to your top friends and put the banner and or tour flyer up on your site.
More so order your tickets now for the shows you’ll be attending and bring along some friends- that’s always the best way to help!
Leave us a comment and let us know what you think of the promo page and feel free to ask any questions about how you can help promote!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
ARMY OF FRESHMEN TO PLAY DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL!
We have MASSIVE news. Army of Freshmen has been invited to play once again at one of the world's largest rock festivals… THE DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL in England!
That's right after last year's well received performance- (one of the best sets we've ever played frankly) even though we're not a metal band, the good people at the Download Festival have invited us back after seeing our set and the turn out we had (thanks to YOU for that) and we couldn't be more excited!
We will be playing on Sunday, June 15th… tickets are available for the entire weekend as well as one day passes.
Just who else will be at the Download Festival this year? Well AOF will be sharing the bill with KISS, KID ROCK, THE OFFSPRING, JIMMY EAT WORLD, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTORHEAD, SIMPLE PLAN, INCUBUS, RISE AGAINST, KORN and a ton of others. Yes... for one weekend your humble keyboard rockers will be alongside rock royalty!
To see the full line up and get tons of information on the festival visit:
www.downloadfestival.co.uk
So for all you UK fans and beyond- start making preparations. We need our stage packed bright and early with AOF fans- not too mention it'll be our last day in the country after the headlining and we want to celebrate with all our friends and fans!!!
Excited beyond belief… we are playing the same festival as KISS (!?!),
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
As promised here are the dates for our first ever United Kingdom Headline Tour!!!
6/2 Manchester, Music Box
6/3 Southampton, TBA
6/4 Wrexham, Central Station
6/5 Newport, TJ’s
6/6 Tamworth, Palace
6/7 Peterborough, Met Lounge
6/8 Leeds, Cockpit
6/9 Glasgow, Cathouse
6/10 London, TBA
6/11 Norwich, Queen Charlotte
6/12 Newcastle, University
(official Southampton and London venues coming later this week)
All shows will be going on sale over the next few days and as soon as they do we’ll let you know… we need you to get your tickets as soon as possible as several dates are at VERY small venues and we expect them to sell out. The following shows are on sale NOW…
6/4 Wrexham, Central Station
http://seetickets.com/see/price.asp?code=311081&userid={AD99668B-3C7D-4711-949F-8857CCDCD655}&filler1=see&filler2=art-srch
6/7 Peterborough, Met Lounge
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?query=search®ion=xxx&category=misc&search=Army+of+Freshman&x=8&y=11
6/9 Glasgow, Cathouse
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user?query=search®ion=xxx&category=misc&search=Army+of+Freshmen&x=6&y=8
This tour will RULE… so no excuses on missing it!!!!
Lots more news and a ton of contests for the tour coming in everyday but for now post a comment and let us know what shows you’ll be coming to and please forward this message on and please copy the flyer and put it up on your myspace profile.
As you like to say over there… ROLL ON JUNE!
your headliners,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Army of Freshmen Announce First Ever United Kingdom Headline Tour!
Well it’s official. Army of Freshmen will be going on their first ever headline tour of the United Kingdom in early June!
All the dates, city, venue and ticket information will be released later this week but we can give you some details!
First off… we are doing this cause of YOU. We never expected the outpour of support that we received from the last blog. Every one of us was blown away by your kind words and the demand for us to come and do a headlining tour. It was so intense in fact that well… we said screw it- you only live once.
Secondly, please bare in mind that this will be a limited tour (8 to 10 dates) and we can not come to every city, so we’re gonna need some of you to do a little traveling and be good sports about it! On a rather last minute tour like this where and when we play are based more on availability of clubs and promoters.
Lastly we are playing very small venues that in many in cases we hope will sell out, so we will need you to get your tickets in advance and of course bring 10 of your closest friends and family with you.
So there you have it… the Army is coming back thanks to you! We’ll need all kinds of help to pull this off and we’ll be bothering you left and right about it but if this tour is as amazing as we think it’s gonna be it will be worth all the hard work.
Ok… so let’s keep that massive comment train going and please post a comment on myspace.com/armyoffreshmen letting us know what YOU think about this bold decision of historical importance and check back in the nest few days for all the details!
you’re ready to bring the rock back across the pond homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. Thank you again for all the kind words… we won’t let you down- we intend to make these the best shows we have ever played all YOU gotta do is be there!
To all our friends and fans in the United Kingdom!
We have an important question for YOU.
Recording for the new record is wrapped up as of today and next week mixing starts!!!
With that said we’ve started talking about tour plans for the summer in the USA and in the UK.
We are very interested in doing our first headline tour in the UK. Just a small venue tour to test out the new material, play some old faves, see all our friends again and let our peeps in the UK see what a full AOF show is all about as opposed to our usual 25 minute opening slots on bigger tours.
Here’s where things get interesting. We can’t name names at all but after putting some feelers out for a possible return to the UK… someone in the UK music industry (no names or companies mentioned) said…
“Army of Freshmen is an amazing live band but they are not capable of drawing a crowd on their own. They don’t have a large or loyal enough base to do a headline tour. It would fail if they tried it.”
Can you believe that?!?
As you know we came to the UK last year on 4 different tours not to mention a festival appearance. We invested thousands upon thousands of dollars, lived show to show and spent weeks on end away from home touring in the UK last year because it was extremely important to devote our time and energy to that country and develop our fan base there.
We played in front of thousands of people there last year and the response we’ve had at every single show we played was amazing. We feel we played some of the best shows in our history as band last year in the UK.
And as for our fans and fan base…
Some of our favorite fans in the entire world are from the UK and the crowds whether small or big always give off the most amazing energy. We get emails and myspace messages everyday from UK asking when we’re coming back and asking if we’ll do a headline tour. Hell I have a scrapbook that I keep on my downstairs coffee table that is filled with heartfelt messages from various fans across the UK! We have friends we care about in every city in the UK.
So… to hear this idiot say we don’t have a fan base there is insulting to us and you.
We’re not on a big label (who wants to be?) and maybe we can’t buy our way onto TV or on the cover of magazines but if there’s one thing we have… it’s real people like YOU who believe in this band and support us for the right reasons.
So what I am asking YOU is this…
If we risked it all and came over to the UK on a small headlining tour….
Would YOU come to the show?
I mean no matter what. No matter if you had to hop on a train and go to another city because we weren’t playing in your city. No matter if you had school or work the next day. No matter if it was one of your “super sweet 16 fresher exam balls to the walls we’re getting hammered on drinks that purple” nights!?!
If we kept the ticket super cheap would you bring some friends along? Even if you had to get the tickets for them? Hell bring the family! Would you let people know that is a band you have to see live? Would you buy your tickets in advance? Would you go to some shows prior to ours and hand out flyers? Would you road trip it and hit more then one show? Would you cover your myspace with flyers and banners for the tour?
It we went out on a limb and took a chance that could financially and career wise devastate us… would you be there for us?
If you would- I promise we’d bring you one of the most energetic and fun shows you’ve ever been to- small club- close up- in your face- hang out- party- rock and roll event.
I think we can do this together and make statement but I need to know from YOU- if you’re there no matter what.
Please leave a comment on myspace and tell us what you think because we’re just about ready to do something crazy if you’re ready to back us up.
sincerely,
CHRIS JAY
PS. Either way- we miss you guys and love ya.
New Episode of AOF TV from the studio is up! Questions and Bloopers!
Sorry for the lack of updates since SXSW Festival – we’ve been knee deep in recording vocals so suffice it to say my internet time has suffered but for good reason- the new record is sounding AMAZING so far. We’ve got a ton of information coming on the record but for now- here’s another episode of AOF TV- we take more of your questions and there’s a sweet blooper reel at the end we think you’ll like! Remember if we ask your question- send us your address for a prize!
Head to our myspace to watch the new video or go to AOF TV @
www.youtube.com/armyofmillie
to see the new episode and all past episodes!
miss you guys- drop us a line and let us know how you’ve been!
your vocal taking homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Back from Texas! Back in the studio!
The Get Happy Tour showcase at SXSW was amazing! The show ended up selling out and the crowd was awesome. Thanks to our friends and fans from all over Texas and beyond... big props to Flick who came all the way from England for the show! Great to see all our friends in Bowling For Soup, Wheatus and Ludo again! For AOF is it was a 48 hour non stop party that left 6 very exhausted Freshmen flying back home yesterday morning.
Despite being hung over, jet lagged and a little sore after our first show of the year - the rock must not stop and we head back into a new studio this Monday to start work on the vocals for the record. Things are sounding amazing so far and we hope to be done recording and starting mixing by the beggining of April!
hope everyone is well- drop us a line and let us know what you’ve been up to!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New Studio Video Blog 4 Up! Chris Goes to WWE Fest and Interviews Hillbilly Jim!
Friends of the Freshmen!
We just posted an amazing new studio update and it's not from the studio!!! Chris snuck out and visited a WWE Fan Event at Universal City! While there he actually convinced the security he was with a real TV show and he interviewed one of his childhood heroes and WWE Wrestling Legend- Hillbilly Jim!
You do not not wanna miss this one!
Go to our our myspace page and click on AOF TV or head straight to
www.youtube.com/armyoffmillie
Leave us a comment and let us know if Chris has a career as a TV host or a professional wrestler!?!
Thanks for the amazing response on the caption contest too- winners announced tomorrow! Keep the comments coming and damn... you people have some dirty minds!!! : > )
your rock and roll wrestling connection,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Army of Freshmen in the studio NOW! Daily Video Blogs and Pictures Up Now at www.myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
Friends of the Freshmen!
We've been in the studio working hard on the new record and everyday we are posting pictures and an episode of AOF TV.
Head over there now for all the action! It's some pretty hilarious stuff!
your record making friends,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
We head into the studio today! Check for the video update tonight and Ask AOF 1!
Friends of the Freshmen!
It's 2 am here in Ventura- I just got back from our last practice and loading the gear session and in 5 hours I have to wake up pick up Mike and head down to the studio to start the first day of recording record 4! The other guys get to sellp in and come down later... bastards. : > )
If you can't tell I'm excited. I've always thought there was something special about that 4th record it really says that your band lasted and lot of bands 4th record are their best and I'm hoping that's the case with this one! There's magic in the air and hopefully we can capture it with this new album.
There's a passion to these new songs and energy that is really refreshing- at practice tonight I was rocking out envisioning playing these songs live and I got goosebumps I was so into them- that's a good sign.
So anyways as promised we will be documenting the whole process and every night posting a daily video update where we will be announcing the name of the songs on the record and answering your questions- every question we answer will get an authentic prize from the studio- so get your questions in- you can post them in the comments section on myspace or email us at info@armyoffreshmen.com and be sure to check back here everyday to see how things are going and watch the update. Ask anything- the more interesting the better!
Lastly- get those shirt orders in! The proceeds help the reocrding costs and the shirts are only avail for another week! Check the blog section for more info!
love you guys... wish us luck...
CHRIS JAY
We head into the studio this Friday! We need your questions for ASK AOF!
It's official.
ARMY OF FRESHMEN HEADS INTO THE STUDIO THIS FRIDAY TO BEGIN RECORDING OUR 4th RECORD!!!
That's right! We are about to start recording the most important album of our career and we are excited beyond belief.
Here's the basics- we're heading into a studio in Burbank, California for 10 straight days to record all the music for the record then we head to our producer's studio in Sherman Oaks, California to record all the vocals in March.
So what can we tell ya about the new record? Well it's going to be produced by Jay Ruston who also produced our last record, "Under The Radar". We've written 16 songs and are planning on recording 10 to 12 for the new record. We've also got to do some writing with friends in other bands which we'll tell ya about in the future… you'll be excited trust us!
We think it's the best material we've ever written and can't wait to put it down in the studio.
Now starting Friday- we're gonna try something new! For past records we've kept a journal but this time we're doing a video journal- along photos… every night for the first 10 days we're gonna post an update on the day's recordings and a little segment we're calling…
ASK AOF!?!
That's right ever night we'll be answering a few questions from YOU! What we need you to do is start leaving your questions to us in the comments section on our myspace. We'll pick a few every day to answer… ask about anything you want? The record, the band, the members, tour stories- anything and we'll answer our favorites every night starting Friday!
Lastly – thank you to everyone whose ordered the limited edition shirt so far- it's been an amazing response and remember the proceeds after printing, shipping and postage go towards our recording costs. It's hard being an independent band and trying to cover the massive recording costs but YOU our friends and fans make it all worthwhile. We're also taking donations as well if you'd like to help. Check out the last blog for all the information on ordering the shirts and helping us out. Remember shirts only around till March 1st! Order now!
Hope you're excited as we are… AOF is back in the studio!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Limited Edition Valentine's Day Shirt On Sale Now! Proceeds help AOF in the studio!
Happy Valentine’s Day. As promised by us and demanded by YOU… The Army of Freshmen “GETTING DUMPED SINCE THE 8th GRADE” t shirt has arrived and is up for sale!
This ultra limited edition t shirt features a copy of the actual letter that Christy Lombardo used to dump Chris Jay in the 8th Grade on the back and Army of Freshmen… getting dumped since the 8th grade on the front!
(Check out myspace.com/armyoffreshmen to view)
The Shirt costs 30 dollars in the USA (that includes shipping) and 25 pounds in the UNITED KINGDOM- for other countries please send us a message for price details. If you buy 2 shirts it’s only 50 dollars in the USA and 40 pounds in the UNITED KINGDOM. All you have to do is paypal the money for your order to:
jefedemanos@yahoo.com
More so we are taking orders for all sizes….
YOUTH, SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, X LARGE and XX LARGE. Please specify what size you’d like.
You’ll receive a confirmation email confirming your shipping address and size.
Now you’re probably thinking- geez AOF- isn’t that a lot more then your usual t shirt prices and yes you’re right BUT proceeds after the cost of manufacturing and shipping will go directly towards the recording of our new record which we begin recording in 1 week… more on that later!
Lastly if you order within the next 48 hours (don’t we sound like a bad infomercial) you will receive, with your shirt, a short story about the infamous incident when Christy Lombardo dumped Chris Jay with a note in the 8th grade. It’s a haunting tale of coming of age heart break written by the man who survived it- plus it comes autographed by one of the participants- take a guess which one? : > )
Also… if you’d like to make a donation beyond the shirt to Army of Freshmen to help with the massive recording costs of their next record (we head in the studio next week!) you’re more then welcome to do so by adding your donation in the same payment as your order or separately to jefedemanos@yahoo.com
Alright- you asked for um- you got um- now get to ordering cause after March 1st they won’t be available and you don’t want to miss out on the greatest shirt in the history of Army of Freshmen.
thanks in advance for ordering the shirt and helping us out!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Merch Store Fixed... Question about special merch for YOU!
There was some trouble with the merch store saying the new A Team shirts weren't in stock but we fixed that- it's all good- feel free to order away!
ORDER THE NEW AOF A TEAM SHIRT!
Ok... so we got a question for you!
If we were to make a special limited edition Army of Freshmen shirt for Valentine's Day and proceeds went to Army of Freshmen to help with the recording costs of the new record... would you order one if they were available in the USA and UK and beyond?
How bout if on the shirt we put a note from a girl in the 8th grade dumping Chris?!?
Leave us comment asap and let us know if we should make um!
your merch making homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New A Team Army of Freshmen Shirt available at our online store!
Our online store has been down for a while but we're happy to say it is up and running again and we've got an almost brand new shirt on there… it's the greatest Army of Freshmen T Shirt yet… THE A TEAM shirt!
This was our most popular shirt this past fall on the Get Happy Tour in the UK and we just put the remaining shirts online. It's black shirt with the A Team van on the front and Army of Freshmen in the A Team logo. On the back it has the entire A TEAM intro speech written about Army of Freshmen!
Also there is the very last of the pirate, loser and keyboards from this summer- there's only one or two left in each size of those and when they are gone- they are gone. So head over to our merch and start the commerce!
your online store merchants,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Army of Freshmen headed to the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas for the Get Happy Tour Showcase!
We’ve got great news for you on the first Get Happy Tour event of the year!
We are excited to tell ya Army of Freshmen will be appearing on the Get Happy Tour showcase at the 2008 South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas!
Check out this line up!!!
BOWLING FOR SOUP!
PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES!
ZEBRAHEAD!
WHEATUS!
ARMY OF FRESHMEN!
LUDO!
Here’s the details…
Thursday, March 13 @ The Cedar Door in Austin, Texas – OUTDOOR SHOW!!!
Admission is FREE to attendees of the SXSW festival but even if you aren’t attending the whole festival… tickets will be available at the door for the general public on the day of the show!
As you can imagine we have so many exciting things planned for the night- it’s gonna be a massive party and you’re all invited. Start planning those road trips now! We’re expecting Get Happy fans from all over the world to be attendance and you don’t want to miss this!
For those of you that don’t know SXSW is week long music festival that takes place in Austin every year where venues across the city are filled with concerts from some of the biggest acts in the world. For more information on the festival and how you can attend the whole event you can visit www.sxsw.com but remember The Get Happy Tour Showcase is open to the public- anyone and everyone can come!
In AOF news… the new record has been written and we’ll be starting pre production soon and that means the studio is right around the corner… we’ll keep ya posted!!!
Headed to Texas with Get Happy!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Get Happy News Coming Monday!
Friends of the Freshmen!
News on a special Get Happy Tour Event is coming Monday so be sure to check back here and visit www.gethappytour.com for all the details!!!
In other news- we are wrapping up writing and demoing the new record and it's going great!!! We should set a studio date next week!!! Have a great weekend!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Friends of the Freshmen!
Happy holidays to everyone out there- hope you are all safe and spending time with family and friends. The young men of AOF are bouncing around the USA visiting family and friends including a top secret New York meeting between Chris and Brendan of Wheatus (i.e., eating pizza and listening to records.)
Just a reminder that AOF is playing their last show of the year (and last show for a while as we will be writing and recording in Jan/Feb/Mar) this Saturday, Dec. 29th at the Disney House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. with our homies ZEBRAHEAD!
Tickets are on sale now at www.hob.com and will be available at the door. Come down hit up Disney (it's awesome at XMAS time) and hang with AOF for the holidays!
see ya Saturday!!!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. When those iTunes gift cards hit on XMAS - make sure you head there and pick any AOF you don't own yet - all three records are up there along the two Japanese Bonus Tracks from our second record, Beg, Borrow, Steal- "Crossing Over" and "We Don't Hear A Single" - two amazing hard to find AOF songs!
6 copies of first two out of print AOF records available!
A clean up of our practice space recently unearthed 6 copies of the now out of print first and second Army of Freshmen records!
We got a lot of requests while in the UK for um- so here's your chance…
Each costs 15 pounds and it's 5 pounds for shipping but if you buy both- we'll cover the shipping costs.
Act now- we only have 6 of each! : > )
Send 20 pounds for 1 cd or 30 pounds for both via paypal to:
jefedemanos@yahoo.com
Please specify which disc you want (Army of Freshmen or Beg, Borrow, Steal) and include your shipping address- we'll send um out immediately and throw in a nifty gift.
Remember also all our records are available at ITUNES.
your closet cleaning homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. Be sure to check out the new episode of AOF TV if you haven't already at youtube.com/armyofmillie
The new episode of AOF TV is here and so are new fan videos!!!
The new episode of AOF TV is here!!!! Check out our adventures on last month's United Kingdom and European tour… marvel at the massive crowds… witness the long lines to get in… watch the unrelenting rock… see Aaron try his hand at painting in the Louvre… learn art history from Eggie Sellerino… and more!!!
Watch it now at our myspace site www.myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
Or visit AOF TV directly at www.youtube.com/armyoffmillie
Speaking of AOF TV… we did an overhaul and added a bunch of new fan videos including a German fan who wrote and performed an original song about Army of Freshmen (not kidding!), a Welsh fan performing a karaoke version of "Get Um Up" at a high school talent (one brave dude) and a ton of new animated fan videos!
http://youtube.com/profile_favorites?user=armyofmillie
Whatcha waiting for… grab a cold coke in a bottle and get to watching and as always let us know what you think by leaving a comment on our page or sending us a message!
If you have an AOF related or know one you think should be added to AOF TV- send us a message!
your vid kids,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Vote for Army of Freshmen in the Kerrang and Rock Sound Reader’s Polls!
Friends of the Freshmen!
AOF has recovered from the United Kingdom Tour and we're happy to report we are back in AOF Headquarters and we've started writing the next record!!! More on that soon but first things first…
We need our homies in the United Kingdom and beyond to help us with voting in 2 different Year End Reader's Polls.
First and most importantly is Kerrang Magazine….
http://readerspoll2007.kerrang.com/
Please fill out the sign up page and then vote for Army of Freshmen in the 2 following catergories…
BEST UNSIGNED BAND
BEST NEW BAND
Then Rock Sound Magazine…
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=JMWDof6OLIFRU7WUAWnEtg_3d_3d
vote for Army of Freshmen in:
BEST UNSIGNED BAND
BEST INTERNATIONAL NEWCOMER
MOST UNDDERATED BAND
You have to vote in all the categories in Rock Sound's polls but Kerrang's you can pick want you want to vote for… Rock Sound's close on November 30th and we're not sure about Kerrang's but we assume it's really soon- so please pass this on and get to voting- let's show those mags the unrelenting power of the AOF fans!!! (Sorry… just wanted an excuse to use unrelenting power in a sentence. : > )
your poll smashing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Back Home Safe! Thank You United Kingdom!
We made it home safely… bit of a nightmare though! The plane got in late to our second flight in Chicago and we missed our connecting flight! After an 8 hour flight, a very exhausted and moody Army of Freshmen had to push all their gear into a hotel in Chicago and proceed to get 4 hours of sleep. Then we had to lug our gear back to the airport the next morning. All in all we were a day late in getting home but we did seek revenge on the very unhelpful airline and hotel by pulling an Ocean's 11 into the locked mini bar and drinking and eating it totally empty!!! How's that for vigilante justice!
Well the UK tour is over and it looks like the end of a very long year of touring for Army of Freshmen! We already don't know what to do with ourselves but it's important that we get busy writing the new record and we're all very excited for that.
As for the tour… it was a dream come true. Playing MASSIVE sold out shows to incredibly enthusiastic crowds every night was something we used to dream of and now it's come true.
The fans in the UK are quite possibly the best in the world and the kindness they showed us was downright touching. Everyday there would be fans hanging out by the buses before we even woke up!
From homemade signs to new Army of Freshmen tattoos (pics coming soon!) to the single most amazing gift we've ever received- an actual hand crafted Army of Freshmen scrapbook written by fans and filled with photos and letters- every night we got something special or had a great experience beyond the show.
We are deeply grateful for everyone who turned out, supported us in anyway or was cool enough to hang out before and after the shows.
So with that said- we've got tons of video and pics coming almost daily so keep checking back for loads of updates and news!
Thank you United Kingdom and YES we will see ya next year for sure!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Last Show Tonight in Germany! UK tour starts Tuesday! What to bring!
Friends of the Freshmen!
Greetings from a club in Cologne, Germany!!!
Tonight is the last show in Germany and we are READY to head to the UK.
We leave tonight, take the ferry from France in the morning then pick up Zebrahead tomm. afternoon!
Gonna be a long day but well worth it when we get to the start of the greatest tour EVER in the United Kingdom.
A lot of people having been messaging us about if we need anything at the shows... thanks as always- really all we need you do to is stop by the merch and pick a shirt- that's the biggest way to help us cover this heavy duty financial of this tour but of course anything you want to bring is helpful!
Anways- cant wait to see everybody- PLEASE get to the shows and in line early as we are on first every night shortly after doors!
roll on UK,
AOF
Jet Lagged in Germany! Massive blog up at MYSPACE!
Friends of the Freshmen!
While jet lagged this morning- Chris wrote a massive blog over at WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ARMYOFFRESHMEN
That's also the best place for updates from the road - so make sure you're checking there everyday!
your homies in Hamburg,
AOF
We leave TODAY for France!!!
In a few hours from now- we'll driving down to LA then getting on the plane for the long flight to London then immediately getting on a bus and taking the ferry over to France to our first show ever in Paris on Wednesday!!! We know... that's a whole lot of traveling in 72 hours- we'll probably look like zombies by the time it's all over but who cares!?! It's the freakin biggest Get Happy Tour yet in the best place to play in the world- THE UNITED KINGDOM!
Today we got together to load up all the gear and I can't tell you how excited we are for this tour. We are playing with not one not two but three of the craziest funniest bands in rock and we think EVERY single night of the tour is going to one huge party!
Tonight everyone will probably stay up too late packing and won't be able to sleep but what the heck… it's our 3rd trip to the this year and our second to Europe. We leave today- Bowling For Soup tomorrow and then Zebrahead and Bloodhound come in next week.
The show are set to be huge and are selling like crazy we are less then one week away from the UK dates and already two are sold out in advance and even more are set to sell out- so PLEASE if you haven't yet- get your tickets now!!!!
We want to see the friends of the freshmen up front- rocking out and singing along. We've got some brand new never seen shirts we're bringing so save a few pounds so you can pick one up and help the cause. We're looking forward to seeing all our friends over there and hanging out- so come find us by the merch!!!
Ok… lastly- there will be daily (or almost daily) blogs from the bands at WWW.GETHAPPYTOUR.COM – so check back every day and please post your reviews of the show in the comments section. We'll be sure to take lots of pictures and get some video for the next long overdue episode of AOF TV!
By van by plane by bus by boat… we are coming to ROCK THE F OUT OF THE UK,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike – ARMY OF FRESHMEN
PS. We'll check in when we land safely and find internet!!!!
Nottingham is SOLD OUT!
Greats news for the upcoming UK Tour... Nottingham is officially the 2nd show to sell out in advance!! Looking like Manchester, Bournemouth and Plymouth will fall soon too- so don't delay get your tickets NOW at www.seetickets.com if you haven't already!!! We're only 2 weeks away from the start of the tour! : > )
selling out in the UK homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Chris Jay on They Might Be Giants!
Chris just wrote an article on They Might Be Giants (incidentally his favorite band of all time) for the Ventura County Reporter- you can pick it up all over Ventura County but if you’re not local- it’s also online here…
http://vcreporter.com/article.php?id=5225&IssueNum=143
Read all about one of the better bands of all time and you’ll be able to see most of AOF hanging at the TMBG at the Ventura Theatre this Tuesday Night!!!
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Chris and Owen Birthday Cover Bash on Wednesday in Ventura!
The European and United Kingdom Get Happy Tour is getting close! Tickets are selling like crazy and word on the street is Manchester is almost sold out- so if you haven’t got your tickets yet- don’t wait any longer! Lots more on the tour coming later this week but for now…
This week is Owen and Chris’ birthday and we’re celebrating with a pretty special event.
This Wednesday Sept. 26th at Bombay’s in Ventura, CA. (143 S. California St.) We’re having a dual band cover jam with our good friends, Le Mue Le Purr. Sadly Bombays is only 21 and over but the good news it’s totally free to attend!
Music is getting started at 9pm and we are going to attempt to play together at the SAME TIME! That’s right- 10 guys playing an hours worth of cover songs… we’re not actually sure how it’s gonna sound but look at it as great science experiment in the history of rock music… plus more importantly we’ll celebrate with a lot of partying for Wednesday Night!
So if you’re local or are up for a road trip- you’re all invited to Chris and Owen’s birthday party!
birthday boys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New Get Happy Tour Interview Podcast w/ AOF available now!
Last month when the Get Happy Tour was in San Francisco- we stopped by the studios at Tower Pod to do a really great interview that's now available as a FREE download.
Just head to:
http://www.towerpod.com/channels.html?id=92
Hear members of Bowling For Soup, Army of Freshmen and Quiet Drive talk about the tour, partying on the road and the majestic "Clarky Reddick Memorial" Trophy!
While you're there- if you haven't already check out the interview podcast Chris and Kai did there last year as well at....
http://www.towerpod.com/channels.html?id=62
Download it- give it a listen and let us know what ya think!
AOF
PS. UKers... get those photos in for your chance to win the autographed records and meet and greet passes over at WWW.GETHAPPYTOUR.COM
New UK GET HAPPY Contest- win an autogrpahed record and meet and greet passes!!!
As of today we are exactly 1 month away from the start of the UK GET HAPPY tour!!!
To celebrate this milestone in rock and roll history our friends over at Get Happy have got a nifty little contest for all our friends in the United Kingdom.
They are giving away not 1 not 2 not 3 but 4 vinyl records autographed by every single member on last February's Get Happy Tour!!! That's right. Every member of Bowling For Soup, Son of Dork, Wheatus and Army of Freshmen.
Not cool enough?!? They are also giving away 2 after show meet and greet passes to the 4 winners!
Head to WWW.GETHAPPYTOUR.COM for all the info!
UK - we can't wait!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Hometown show w/ Lagwagon TONIGHT! Chris Jay interview w/ Joey from Lagwagon!
AOF plays our first show in Ventura since February TONIGHT Friday, Sept. 14th opening for the legendary LAGWAGON at the Ventura Theatre. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Doors open at 7pm and AOF is on at 8:30.
Then Sunday, Sept. 16th we team up with Lagwagon again in San Diego at Soma. Tickets are available at the door as well.
Be sure to check out Chris Jay's interview with Joey Cape of Lagwagon that came out today in the Ventura County Reporter- not a local? You can read it online here...
http://vcreporter.com/article.php?id=5174&IssueNum=141
gonna be a great weekend!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
AOF w/ Lagwagon this weekend in Ventura and San Diego!
First off- how bad did those MTV Video Music Awards SUCK!?! A new low for humanity.
Well AOF is back to bring to the rock this weekend with not one but two shows with the legendary LAGWAGON!!!
First up is the hometown show in Ventura then Sunday Night to make up for our missed show in San Diego this summer. These are our last shows before the MASSIVE EUROPE/UK tour next month! AOF fans in Cali- let’s see some road trips!!!
Friday, September 14 @ The Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA.
7pm w/ Lagwagon and The Sleepover Disaster www.venturatheatre.net
Sunday, September 16 @ Soma in San Diego, CA.
7pm w/ Lagwagon and The Sleepover Disaster www.somasd.com
We’re honored to be playing with the Wagon- tickets on sale now and at the door- look forward to seeing EVERYONE there!
Now for our homies in the UK… have you got your tickets yet to what is looking to be the most amazing tour of all time? Many shows are close to selling out so get your tickets now and spread the word- AOF is coming back!!!
your boys ready to return to the stage,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Get Happy USA Wraps Up! European Dates Announced! Hometown show w/ Lagwagon and more!
The 2007 Get Happy USA Summer Tour wrapped up night last night with a massive show at the House of Blues in Dallas. It was an amazing summer and great to be back out in the states seeing all our friends not too mention being on tour with the most amazing people. One of our all time favorite tours by far.
Today we're maxing and relaxing at our friend Wayne's house in Dallas with all the bands before we make the LONG drive back to Cali. When we get home we'll be posting all sorts of video and photos from the tour so keep checking back.
We're also happy to announce that we're headed back to Europe for the 2nd time this year!!!
That's right. Before the United Kingdom Tour... Army of Freshmen will join Bowling For Soup for 5 shows in mainland Europe!
10/10 Paris, France
10/11 Rotterdam, Netherlands
10/12 Hamburg, Germany
10/13 Berlin, Germany
10/14 Cologne, Germany
Info and ticket information at WWW.GETHAPPYTOUR.COM
We're so excited to to get back to Germany and also our first time EVER in Paris!
Lastly... we've been invited by one of our all time favorite bands, LAGWAGON to play 2 shows with them next month and best of all one is in our hometown!!!
9/14 Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theatre
9/16 San Diego, CA @ Soma
so wish us luck on the drive home and we'll hit you up when we get home,
your done tour, Euopean bound, hometown rockers,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
TODAY!!! 2PM PACIFIC GO TO WWW.IDOBI.COM FOR ONLINE ACOUSTIC SET AND CHAT!!!
Today (Sunday, August 19th) is the GET HAPPY TOUR ONLINE ACOUSTIC SET AND CHAT!!!!
The Get Happy Tour is taking over DJ Rossstar's Online Radio Show at a special time.
To listen head to WWW.IDOBI.COM at 2pm Pacific 4pm Central and 5 Eastern... in the UK... 10pm.
The bands will be taking your questions and more so please tune in and spread the word!!!
See everybody at the Los Angeles show tonight!!!
AOF
AOF on WWW.IDOBI.COM this Sunday!!!
Another friendly reminder that this Sunday The Get Happy Tour is taking over DJ Rossstar's Online Radio Show for a special acoustic show and chat!
It's happening at WWW.IDOBI.COM this Sunday... 2pm Pacific 4pm Central and 5 Eastern... in the UK... 10pm.
The bands will be taking your questions and more so please tune in and spread the word!!!
See everybody at the Los Angeles show this Sunday Night!!!
AOF
AOF in Cali this weekend... 1st UK Sell Out!!!
The Get Happy Tour rolls into Cali this weekend and we want to make sure AOF fans are in the house!!!
Tickets for all Cali dates are still avail and will be at the door as well.
Here's the run...
Thursday- San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
Friday- San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Sunday- Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Monday- Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
There's lots of surprise guests showing up to the Cali dates- so don't be the guy or gal reading about it here next week... be there!!! : > )
ready for the home weather,
AOF
PS. Get Happy UK... night 1... just SOLD OUT. We love you Newcastle, England!!!!
PPS. Online Chat and Acoustic Get Happy this Sunday live on WWW.IDOBI.COM at 12 pacific time!!
AOF and GET HAPPY LIVE ACOUSTIC SET AND INTERVIEW THIS SUNDAY ON WWW.IDOBI.COM
Super cool news just in... every band on the Get Happy Tour (AOF, Bowling For Soup, Melee and Quietdrive) will be playing a mini acoustic show this Sunday live online when they invade the DJ Rossstar Show on www.idobi.com
It's happening this Sunday - 2 pm West Coast 4pm Central Time 5 om East Coast and 10pm for all our friends in the United Kingdom and Europe!!!
The bands will be taking your questions throughout the show as well- so spread the word and make sure your on a computer this Sunday for the online event of the summer!
getting ready to hit the West Coast!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Win an Ernie Ball Super Sport Axis Guitar signed by the entire Get Happy Tour!
To celebrate the second half of the tour starting this week- Ernie Ball and Get Happy are running an amazing contest to win a top of the line Ernie Ball Axis Super Sport Guitar signed by everyone in AOF, BFS, QD and MELEE!
All you have to is add The Get Happy Tour to your top friends on your myspace pace and then send a message to Get Happy Myspace Page with “Get Happy Guitar Contest” in the subject. On September 1st- they’ll pick a winner and check their page to see if Get Happy is still in their top 10. Winner will be contacted via Myspace. Two Runner Ups will also receive a mega merch pack from The Get Happy Tour w/ signed cds, shirts, posters and more from all the bands!
If you wanna check the guitar out (it’s the same style that Aaron plays a lot) head to www.ernieball.com and look up the Super Sport Axis- the color is sunburst!
One great contest… from one great tour! Enter now!!!
And YES this contest is open to all countries- you think we’d let our UK homies get the diss- this isn’t the late 1700s! : > )
ready to start that second half- make sure to get your tickets now!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Second Half of the Get Happy Tour Starts This Week- full USA and UK dates listed!
Just wanted to remind you that the second half of the Get Happy Tour starts this week in Kansas- we wanted to give you all the current dates for the USA tour and the massive UK tour coming up this fall.
Tickets for USA dates are on sale now and will be available at the door. Tickets for the UK tour are going fast and will sell out- so get yours now!
2007 USA Get Happy Tour w/ Bowling For Soup, Quiet Drive, Melee
8/8 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
8/10 Denver, CO Gothic Theater
8/11 Salt Lake City, UT In the Venue
8/12 Boise, ID Big Easy
8/13 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
8/14 Seattle, WA El Corazon
8/15 Eugene, OR Wow Hall
8/16 San Francisco, CA Slim’s
8/17 San Diego, CA House of Blues
8/19 Los Angeles, CA Key Club
8/20 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
8/21 Las Vegas, CA House of Blues
8/22 Tempe, AZ Clubhouse
8/23 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
8/24 San Angelo, TX Steel Penny (AOF solo)
8/25 Houston, TX Scout’s
8/26 Austin, TX Emo’s
8/27 Dallas, TX House of Blues
2007 UK Get Happy Tour w/ Bowling For Soup, Bloodhound Gang, Zebrahead
10/16 Newcastle, Academy
10/17 Glasgow, Academy
10/18 Nottingham, Rock City
10/19 Swindon, Oasis Center
10/20 Brighton, Brighton Center
10/21 Bournemouth, Solent Hall
10/22 London, Brixton Academy
10/23 Wolverhampton, Civic Hall
10/24 Manchester, Manchester Apollo
10/25 Newport, Newport Center
10/26 Plymouth, Plymouth Pavilion
For more info on all shows be sure to visit www.gethappytour.com and add the tour as your friend so can you check out exclusive blogs, videos and a chance to win a FREE Ernie Ball Axis Super Sport Guitar signed by all the bands!
back to the road and back to the rock,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New episode of AOF TV is up!
With a week off in the middle of the tour- we've managed to put together another exciting episode of AOF TV! This time we've got behind the scenes footage from the Get Happy Tour along with AOF rocking a MASSIVE crowd on 4th of July in Tennesse!
Check it out here on Myspace or go to:
www.youtube.com/armyofmillie
your homies at rest before the midwest,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Chicago One Off This Friday!
Man oh man - OHIO ruled! Some of the best shows we've ever played as far as we're concerned. Thanks to everyone out there- cant wait to come back!
Ok- we got one show left till we have a short break and Get Happy starts up again on August 8th in Kansas and what a show it's a gonna be!
We're back in Illinois and gonna be rocking with our good friends Plunket at their CD Release Party this Friday Night Sat. the 27th at Tivoli Bowl in Downer's Grove, Illinois. Show starts at 6pm... For more info on the show please visit...
www.plunketrock.com
can't wait to play an old school Chi Town club show- dont miss it!!!
your homies ready for our break and reading too much Harry Potter,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
AOF in OHIO this week... new episode of AOF TV!
AOF returns to Ohio this week in a big way. First up is the Crawford County Fair on Saturday Night 7/21 w/ Bowling For Soup then it's back to the Get Happy Tour for 3 shows in the state- Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus!
Tickets will be avail at the door for all shows and for more info on the dates including venue websites... visit www.gethappytour.com
Then we're off to the big Plunket CD Release show next Friday in Downer's Grove - our only Chicago area show.
If you haven't checked out the new AOF TV episode- do it now! There's some amazing footage from The Download Festival - huge fire starting crowds, Chris beating up Eggie the Merch Man and Stonehenge!
see ya in the Midwest!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
New Get Happy Tour Date added in Albuquerque, New Mexico!
That's right... August 23rd... AOF returns to New Mexico at the Sunshine Theatre. Don't miss it.
Hows the tour going? Amazing! We're backstage at The Norva (one of the coolest venues in the country) and having a blast. Can't wait to make it to the east coast proper tough- gonna rule!!!
your homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Greetings from Detroit!!! New Shows Added!!! Date Changes!!!
Greetings from humid and dangerous Detroit Rock City!
The Get Happy Tour is off to a great start with amazing shows in S Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan!
So good to back on tour in the states and see so many old friends. Summertime isn't right without being on the road.
Quick update...
The Hollywood show has been moved to the 17th to the 19th of August and the San Diego show is now on the 17th. Tickets are still valid. Dallas is now on the 27th instead of the 26th/
In great news.... we've got more Get Happy shows announced...
Lawrence, Kansas on August 8th @ Granada Theatre!!!
Austin Texas on August 25th @ Emos!!!
and 2 AOF Headliners July 17th @ Woodland Firehall in Cherry Hill, NJ and August 24th at the Steel Penny Pub in San Angelo, Texas!!!
Tons of news coming... we'll get on top of the updates for ya from now on...
your back on the road boys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Getting Ready To Leave for Tour... Help AOF Out This Summer!
We leave bright and early in the morning for the 24 hour drive to South Dakota and the start of the summer tour! We've gotten alot of emails and messages asking if there's anything we could use help with this summer and the answer is YES!
Being an independent band on tour in this day and age can be be very hard and we've always been touched by our friends and fans generousity. If you are coming to show- any of the following helps.
Gas Cards or Gas Fund Donations.
Gift Certificates to Wal Mart, Target, Jiffy Jube.
Gift certificates to any restuarants.
Quarters.
Mach 3 Razor Blades (Turbos or Power).
Black Sharpie Markers.
9 Volt and AA Batteries.
Bottled Water. Vitamin Water.
Towels.
Stamps.
DVDs.
Baby Powder.
Beef Jerkey.
Baby Wipes.
Sugar Free Mint Gum.
Throat Lozenges.
Tylenol. Dayquil. Advil. Claritin. Sudafed.
For our over 21 friends...
Miller Lite Beer. Guniess Beer. Vodka. Scotch. Whiskey.
For that special Freshmen in your life...
Chris: White no show/ankle socks. Large boxer shorts. Comic Books. Anything related to Mr. T, The A Team, Planet of the Apes, Rachel Mcadams or the JFK Assassination.
Aaron: Belt buckles. Books.
Owen: Ankle socks. Large black T shirts. Sunglasses.
Dan: Peanut M&Ms. Playstation 2 Games. My B Day is July 16th and my dream present is God of War 2 for PS2.
Kai: Anything Star Wars or Steve Mcqueen related. Books.
Mike: Winston Ultra Lights. I apologize for my bad habit which I intend to quit... just not this summer.
Bobby: Large black socks. Tissues.
What's the best way to help though... come to a show and buy some merch!
Nevermind all that... the tour is about to start! There is still one day left to enter the Absolute Punk Get Happy Ticket Giveaway. You enter at:
http://absolutepunk.net/competitions.php?do=participate&cid=86
Winners will be announced tommorrow! So get your entry win for the chance to win 2 free tix to the show of your choice, meet and greet passes and a prize pack- we're giving tix away to EVERY date of the tour- enter now!
off to pack,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
MASSIVE GET HAPPY TOUR CONTEST WIN FREE TICKETS FROM ABSOLUTEPUNK!!!
The Get Happy Tour and the most amazing summer ever starts this Saturday and we're happy to announce a massive contest running this week from our friends over at WWW.ABSOLUTEPUNK.NET
They will be giving a pair of tickets away to EVERY single show on the tour along with meet and greet passes and a prize pack! From those winners at the end of the summer they'll be a grand prize winner picked who will recieve an autographed guitar and bass and a massive prize pack!!!
All you have to do to enter is head to
http://www.absolutepunk.net/competitions.php?do=participate&cid=86
PLEASE follow the directions and make sure you send in all the needed info.
Winners will be announced on Friday... so head over there now..sign up and get some free tickets to Army of Freshmen's summer tour which starts Saturday... did we already mention that? : > )
Make sure to leave a post about the tour!!!!
ready for Saturday,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
UK FALL TOUR ON SALE THIS FRIDAY... SUMMER TOUR STARTS NEXT WEEK!
We're home safely. Greatest Tour EVER. A heartfelt thanks to all our friends and fans across the pond... DOWNLOAD was a dream come true and guess what? Kerrang Magazine gave our live show 4 Ks! Which in Amercian is 4 stars which is a big deal! : > ) We're proud.
Well there is no rest for the weary, after over a month in the UK, we are already announcing our next UK Tour- we know most of you found out about it in Kerrang and when Bowling For Soup announced it on the main stage at the Download Festival but the GET HAPPY TOUR FALL UK is going on sale this Friday, June 15 and the line up is a dream...
BOWLING FOR SOUP, BLOODHOUND GANG, ZEBRAHEAD and us... ARMY OF FRESHMEN!!!
Is that amazing.
Get your tickets ASAP here's a link for ordering...
https://www.ticketrush.co.uk/nokia/events/event_details.aspx?rid=1475
In other news... we know... too much news... The USA Summer Get Happy Tour starts next weekend and a ton of new dates have been added with still more coming...
Check our tour dates for the latest! We'll pretty much be bothering you everyday from now on- so expect a lot of news on the way...
love you all and can't wait to see you again!!!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Hi from Scotland. Download Set Time and Information!!!!
Greetings from Glasgow, Scotland. The UK tour is wrapping up and we are 3 days away from our appearance at the Download Festival and hopefully one of the best shows of our entire lives... I mean we will be there with some of the biggest names in ROCK and ROLL like Linkin Park, Motley Crue, My Chemical Romance, Slayer, Marylin Manson and more! Visit www.downloadfestival.co.uk
We have our official set time- we'll be playing Saturday Morning at 11:45 am on the Turbog (3rd Stage)!!!
Yes it's early but the rock will be brought nonetheless - important thing is we need all friends of the freshmen in the house up front bright and early. Please keep in mind traffic if youre driving and waking up early if you'll be there partying the night before. Just get to that stage early and one time plus you won't miss our buddies in Bowling For Soup later that day!
This is the culmination of over a month of brutal touring across the UK and Europe and we want all our friends to be there to celebrate!!!
Also want to take the time to thank everyone in the UK making our stay an amazing one and treating us so well...
see you all at Download- we promise to take lots of pics and videos and shoot you an update from the FEST!
Remember to keep update on all the happs at www.downloadfestival.co.uk
getting ready for the big one,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Mike, Kai
New Episode of AOF TV... EUROPEAN TOUR!
While left to die in the UK in a parking lot in a bus while it rained for two straight days- we at least got something productive done... yes that's right... it's a new episode of AOF TV! It's footage from our European Tour- see us drink huge glasses of beer in Germany, get lost in a small town cemetery, visit the Berlin Wall and watch Chris say something stupid... several times! Not too mention a picture montage from the tour!
So what are you waiting for?
Watch it right now on our MYPSACE PAGE or at youtube.com/armyofmillie
ready to get back on stage tonight in Peterborough!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Hi from a parked bus in Peterborough, England (one of our fave UK cities to play)!
We've got two days off till the Fish tour picks back up and stir craziness is setting in fast.
Great to be back in the UK though and the first RBF show here was awesome!!! Sold out show in Milton Keynes and a pretty epic stage dive off the speakers. Excited to be back in front of some super amped UK crowds.
Beyond that- my super dying old man cough forced me to finally go to the hospital yesterday. Unfortunately nothing was wrong! They gave me no meds and said it was just a cold. Right...
In good news... health care is free here which is pretty amazing.
Well back to going nuts in a large parked car... wish us luck!
abroad and bored,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. In good news Mike's been working on a video update today so hopefully we'll have one for ya soon!
Friends of the Freshmen!
Our first tour of mainland Europe is in the books along with our longest run ever (21 straigt shows!!!) and what a great time!!!
Last night we checked out the adult Disneyland of Amsterdam (imagine Vegas on steroids) and this morning as the sun rose we once again hopped on the boat in France and it took us to the majestic white cliffs of Dover, England back to a country where we can understand people!!!
Right now we're maxing and relaxing at a mall in Milton Keynes getting ready for the start of the Reel Big Fish UK Tour- we're super excited to see all our friends all over again so soon- get your tickets now if you don't have um and please come out and buy some merch so we can eat... not kidding. : > )
Starting to miss the states but hey the good news- even more dates for the smmer have come in including Green Bay, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New Jersey and Philly- check um out!
your back in the uk homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
AOF Goes to the Berlin Wall, UK Sell Outs, New Summer Dates!
Today the Army of Freshmen put their hands firmly against the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism around the world was finally complete.
Well… not totally but we did go to the Berlin Wall today and autograph it so future generations will forever see Army of Freshmen’s name on one of the only world famous monuments where graffiti is encouraged!
Pretty amazing moment for us all.
Anyways tonight is the second to last date of the German Tour and we’re at a small club in Berlin. The stage is tiny as can be and the crowd is in more the most intimate show AOF and RBF for that matter have played in a while. Should be exciting.
Also wanted to update you all on the upcoming United Kingdom of the Reel Big Fish/Army of Freshmen Tour.
The following shows have SOLD OUT!!!!
Milton Keynes, The 1st London show, Bournemouth, Yeovil, Falmouth and Manchester!!!
Tickets are going fast for all the other dates… so get your tickets NOW cause we want to see everybody again before we leave!
All upcoming shows are at the bottom of the update… we’ve also got a ton of NEW Summer Dates for Get Happy 2007!
your freedom fighting Freshmen knee deep in former communism hotbed of East Berlin,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
5/25 Milton Keynes, UK @ The Pitz SOLD OUT!
5/28 Peterborough, UK @ The Cresset
5/29 London, UK @ ULU SOLD OUT!
5/30 London, UK @ ULU
5/31 Bournemouth, UK @ Firestation SOLD OUT!
6/1 Yeovil, UK @ Westlands SOLD OUT!
6/2 Falmouth, UK @ Princess Pavillion SOLD OUT!
6/3 Plymouth, UK @ University
6/4 Tamworth, UK @ Palace
6/5 Manchester, UK @ Academy 2 SOLD OUT!
6/6 Glasgow, UK @ Garage
6/7 Aberdeen, UK @ Moshulu
6/9 DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL!!!
AOF IS ON THE TURBOG STAGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON!!!
GET HAPPY TOUR USA 2007
6/23 Sioux Falls, SD @ Empire Fairgrounds
6/24 Papillion, NE @ The Rock
6/25 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music
6/27 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
6/29 Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend
6/30 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
7/1 Columbia, SC @ Headliner’s
7/2 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
7/6 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
7/8 Richmond, VA @ Toad’s Place
7/9 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
7/10 Providence, RI @ Living Room
7/11 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre
7/12 Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
7/13 Orono, ME @ 103 Ultra
7/14 Boston, MA @ Axis
7/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living
Greetings from Munich, Germany... one of the most amazing cities I have ever been. Gorgeous rivers flowing through city streets with museums and statues on every corner not to mention perfect spring weather.
Not that Im enjoying it though! Your thankless blog updater is backstage in a smelly dressing room writing to you on a borrowed lap top but I come with good news!!! The new episode of AOF TV is now up and its got some great footage from the UK Good To Go Tour which we just finished. Make sure you stick around till the end of it to see the controversial footage "Bobby The AOF Roadie Flattening Steve The Punchline Singer after tubing down a mountain!" Not quite the Zapruder Film but close!
You can watch it right here on our myspace page or go to
youtube.com/armyofmillie
We continue to have a great time despite battling chest colds, sore throats and language issues and wish you were all here with us. I am going to try and get the new summer dates posted later today so check back and let us know what you think if the new episode of AOF TV!
das blogger,
CHRIS JAY
Rocking in the UK! Playing Download Festival! Music Nation Contest!
Hi to all from the United Kingdom. Tour has been going great sorry for lack of updates to the site but check out myspace.com/armyoffreshmen we've been posting there almost every day!
We wanted to let everyone know we're now semi finalists in the Music Nation Contest- if everyone could please head over there and vote for us- that'd be awesome!
www.musicnation.com or armyoffreshmen.musicnation.com
You need to make a quick account and then click onthe 5 stars and add us!!!
But while we're here in the UK- the first 5 shows have been AMAZING!!! we've got HUGE news.
We have been invited to play the DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL on June 9th.
For those who don't know Download is one of the biggest festivals in the world and we'll be playing with bands like Motley Crue, My Chemical Romance, Evanescene, Linkin Park, Korn and many more!
Check out the site and be blown away!!!
www.downloadfestival.co.uk
We are excited beyond belief this is a real dream come true for us!!!
More on this soon but for now PLEASE vote for us once a day at www.musicnation.com or www.armyoffreshmen.musicnation.com and send out a email and bulletin to your friends to do the same!
thanks for all your support!!
your massive major rock festival playing homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Music Nation Contest, First Round of Summer Tour Dates, UK Tour Starts This Week!
We’re just 72 hours away from hopping on the plane and heading to the United Kingdom for the start of the Good To Go Tour but right now we need everyone’s help!
Our video for "Juliet" is in the quarterfinals of a huge online Video Competition on the site Music Nation.
WWW.MUSICNATION.COM
For the next week starting today- we need all of you to vote once a day and give the video 5 stars. While you’re there post a comment as well on our page.
You have to make an account to vote but that’s totally easy. After that click on our picture on the main page or go directly to:
http://armyoffreshmen.musicnation.com
We wanna thank everyone in advance for voting! It's huge help. We didn't think we'd get this far to begin- so we might as well try to go all the way!
For all our friends in the UK if you haven’t already be sure to get your tickets and spread the word to your friends. Gonna be an amazingly awesome tour and we’ll be playing a full set! Please drop us a line and let us know what shows you’re coming too!
As for everyone in the USA- right on the heels of last week’s Get Happy Summer Tour Announcement- we’ve already got the first round of tour dates for ya!
6/23 Sioux Falls, South Dakota Fair Expo Building
6/25 Minneapolis, Minnesota Fine Line Music Cafe
6/27 Detroit, Michigan St. Andrew’s Hall
6/29 Charlotte, North Carolina Amos’ Southend
6/30 Atlanta, Georgia Masquerade
7/1 Columbia, South Carolina Headliner’s
7/2 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina House of Blues
7/6 Carrboro, North Carolina Cat’s Cradle
7/7 Richmond, Virginia Alley Katz
it’s almost too much to handle- a great contest, UK and Europe Tour starting this week and the first of the summer dates!!!
Contesting, traveling, ready for summering,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
PS. Go vote at WWW.MUSICNATION.COM !
SUMMER USA TOUR ANNOUNCED!
As promised here's the news on our summer tour- we'll be returning for the second edition of the Get Happy Tour!
The line up is...
Bowling For Soup!
Army of Freshmen!
Quiet Drive!
Melee!
Make sure to add the tour to your top friends! myspace.com/gethappytour
The tour will kick off Saturday, June 23rd in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and wrap up August 26th in Dallas, Texas. It will play over 40 dates across the United States. Dates and cities will be pouring in over the next month! So check back every day to see if we're coming near YOU!
getting ready for the UK and back to the USA this summer,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Write a song w/ AOF and MC Lars contest and Good To Go E Card!
Tickets for the upcoming Good to Go Tour and Reel Big Fish Tours in the United Kingdom are selling great! The Yeovil Good to Go Tour date is SOLD OUT and the Milton Keynes Reel Big Fish date is SOLD OUT and many shows will follow. We highly recommend getting your tickets NOW! Tickets for all the Good To Go dates are available at www.goodtogotour.com and seetickets.com. Tickets for the Reel Big Fish tour are available at seetickets.com
For a list of all shows visit the toru dates section
Speaking of Good to Go, our friends at Scuzz TV (Channel 364) are doing an amazing contest to promote the tour, one lucky winner will get to write a song with Army of Freshmen and MC Lars and perform one night on the tour!
All you have to do is answer the following question and text SCUZZ
followed by TOUR A or TOUR B to 64343 (Txts cost £1 + standard network
rate).
Who headlining the Good to Go Tour w/ AOF and MC Lars?
A- Wheatus
B- Westlife
Yup- that easy! You’ll get passes for you and a friend to the show of your choice- hang out on the bus and write a song and perform with us and Lars!
Please spread the word on the tour and check out the Good to GO E Card…
http://www.worst-decision.com/ecards/goodtogo07/
For everyone in the USA… good news… summer tour will be announced next week!
roll on UK,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Chris was asked to write a column for the killer online magazine KUDOS!
www.kudosmagazine.com
It's great mag and we highly suggest you download the whole issue but some people have had trouble as to the size of the file- so we present the bad boy in all it's glory here for you over at our
myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
We think you're gonna like it. Chris pulls no punches on his thoughts on Brooke Hogan, Aiden, Pussycat Dolls, Fergie and Meet the Barkers!
Let us know what think!!!
getting ready for a month abroad,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
As promised…we’ve got some amazing news for you!
We’re happy to announce that this May after the Good to Go Tour in the United Kingdom we’ll be going on our first ever tour of mainland Europe!!!
Did we mention it’s with Reel Big Fish!!!
Did we also mention- we’ll be staying with Reel Big Fish after the European tour to play even more United Kingdom dates!!!
This is a total dream come true for us to play in mainland Europe and we couldn’t be more excited- we get to rock Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands (including Amsterdam… which will be the single most epic night of our lives.)
Bad news is in order to do we will have to miss 5 dates on the Good To Go Tour... Derby, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester and Norwich. Good to Go will still be happening as planned and will kick butt with Wheatus, MC Lars and Punchline but sadly AOF will not be at those 5 dates.
On the bright side though- we’ll be coming back to the UK for 13 more shows!!!
As for the mighty Good to Go Tour- keep spreading the word and get your tickets before it’s too late. WWW.GOODTOGOTOUR.COM
Official dates for all 3 tours are up in the tour dates section!
Before the email starts pouring in from all our friends in the USA- YES we still love you- NO we are not defecting and HUGE summer tour news is on the way!
News pouring in left and right so keep checking back!
Your European bound homies!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Lots going on in AOF land.
First off… we’ve got a new limited edition shirt (only 50 made) we’re selling as a donation to help get us to the UK!
You can order it from the USA and the UK and all you have to do is go to myspace.com/armyoffreshmen and click on the pay pal links below the shirt.
Can’t order via paypal- email info@armyoffreshmen.com and we can give the info on where to send a check or money order to.
We want to thank you in advance for picking a shirt up and helping a completely indie band who are facing mounting financial hell with all this traveling!
We also have some VERY big UK news we’ll be announcing soon. So keep checking back.
As for the USA- we will be on tour across the country this summer- info coming on that soon as well. We think you can put together what tour we’re going out on and that makes you happy right?!? : > )
gearing up for a very busy spring and summer… can’t wait to see everybody,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
We’ve posted a new video update from the UK tour! Check it out at:
http://www.myspace.com/armyoffreshmen
or at
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nE0tMU9vAo8
It’s a quick look at AOF on the Get Happy UK Tour last month. Worth it just to see AOF on a bus that is nicer then all our apartments!
Give it a look and let us know what you think!
video updating fools,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Greetings from sunny California. Hopefully the rest of the world is finally warming up and winter will soon be over!
That of course means summer is on it's way and AOF will be on tour again in the USA! Details coming soon but for now we want to remind all our friends in the UK that tickets for our upcoming club tour in May are selling like crazy and we highly suggest you get yours now!
We want to thank everyone in advance who already have tickets.
Dates and venues our in the tour dates section of the site. You can get your tickets now to all shows at
WWW.GOODTOGOTOUR.COM or WWW.MYSPACE.COM/GOODTOGOTOUR
Also be sure to add the Good To Go Tour to your top friends on MYSPACE for your chance to win free tickets to the show of choice and meet and greet passes!
Lots more big news on the way- keep checking back!
happy to be home but not to be at work again,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
We have returned home safely from the United Kingdom and the single best tour we have ever been on. We want to send out a huge heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to the SOLD OUT tour which played to over 25,000 people over 12 shows! We made so many new friends and fans and we’ve been overwhelmed by the amazing response we had at the shows, online and in the press. A big thanks to all the other bands on the tour- Bowling For Soup, Wheatus and Son of Dork- it was like a big family for two weeks and we couldn’t have been on the road with better people.
Now before we go to sleep for two straight days, we are happy to announce that we are headed back to the UK in May! We’ve been asked to appear on this year’s Good to Go Tour with 3 of our best friends in rock… Wheatus, MC Lars and Punchline! We’re pretty much in love with the country so we couldn’t say no! Dates have been announced and tickets are now on sale- in fact there’s already been one sell out! So we urge everyone in the UK to get your tickets now and spread the word- the Freshmen invasion is in full swing. For tickets, dates and locations visit www.goodtogotour.com
A lot of great news on the way so check back daily for pics, articles and interviews from the tour including video updates. Be sure to check out www.gethappytour.com as well for all sorts of news on the tour.
home safe and off to sleep- your world weary rockers,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
A heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to our hometown/cd release/going away show last night. With fans and friends from as far away as New York (go Gavs!) in the house, we were humbled and honored. Great to see a lot of old faces and friends in the crowd. Hope everyone had as much as we did. A very special night for us. Thank You!
Well it's 2am here in Cali and in two hours we will all meet and head down to LAX to do battle with the airlines on all our luggage then it's a 11 hour flight to the United Kingdom.
Then we start the SOLD OUT in advance Get Happy Tour. We are excited beyond belief. So excited in fact that we have a brand new (and quite funny) home video for you of "ARMY OF FRESHMEN IN TRAINING!"
Check it out here...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=RePPef1zTHE
So be sure to check that out and hit www.gethappytour.com every day as members from all the bands will be posting reviews and updates from the tour!
We'll keep ya posted on all the happenings here too.
your soon to charged for bags and super jet lagged homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Friends of the Freshmen!
TONIGHT! Sat. Feb. 3rd 2007
Army of Freshmen's Cd Release/Going Away to the UK Show!
w/ The Return and Black List
All Ages Doors 7PM AOF on at 8:30
@ The Alpine in Ventura, CA.
1954 Goodyear Ave.
More info or directions call the Alpine 805-650-1213 or www.alpineventura.com
Tickets avail at the door- 10 dollars!
see everybody there!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
It's time.
this Saturday Feb. 3rd
CD RELEASE/GOING AWAY TO THE UK EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!
at The Alpine in Ventura, CA. (1954 Goodyear Ave)
All Ages 7pm to 10pm w/ The Return and Black List
For info and directions visit www.alpineventura.com
With that said lots going on.
First off before the show- stop by Salzer's Records in Ventura and sign up for your chance to win an autographed guitar that will be given away at the show!
Also there's a great article that came out today in the Ventura County Star and this week's VC Reporter. AOF even got a sweet pic at the top of the front page! (Stuff like that keeps the folks happy.) It's a full page interview with Chris and also an exclusive commentary on the songs off Under The Radar.
Bummed you don't live in Ventura and can't pick um up. No worries. Both are online!
Ventura County Star Interview and CD Commentary
http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/music/article/0,1375,VCS_156_5318480,00.html
VC Reporter Pick of the Week
http://www.vcreporter.com/article.php?id=4259&IssueNum=109
We're so excited for the show and 24 hours later- we'll be off to the SOLD OUT in advance United Kingdom Tour!!! For more on that insanity visit www.gethappytour.com
see ya in Ventura,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
The time is almost upon us.
The CD Release Show and The United Kingdom Tour are right around the corner!
Not to mention we’ve got a new video update from our tour with Reel Big Fish and an in depth podcast interview with Chris and Kai.
Ok. First up… this Saturday, Feb. 3
Army of Freshmen CD Release/Going to the UK Hometown Extravaganza!
at the Alpine in Ventura (1957 Goodyear Ave.)
All Ages 7 PM w/ The Return and Black List
This is the one- full AOF set, guests, surprises and more!
You are expected to be there no matter what. Live in Bolivia? Awesome! See ya there.
Then the very next day (actually after the Super Bowl)
AOF returns to the United Kingdom on the Get Happy Tour w/ Bowling For Soup, Wheatus and Son of Dork. This tour is completely SOLD OUT! For more info on the tour and shows visit WWW.GETHAPPYTOUR.COM
Our new video update has arrived from our tour with Reel Big Fish! Watch us be idiots in the snow and systematically destroy the morale of our tour mates, The Suburban Legends. View it at our myspace or here...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pu2BFv6LmHQ
Lastly if that’s not enough AOF mania for ya, while in San Fran recently- Chris and Kai did an in depth interview that you can LISTEN to online. They talk about being an independent band, the Get Happy Tour and what they did or didn’t see at Lucas films.
So drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com or at myspace.com/armyoffreshmen and let us know where we’re gonna see you!
ready to rock the hometown,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
The CD Release/Going Away to the UK show is coming up fast!
Since we're headlining and have a full set- we've decided to dip back into the AOF catalog and let you pick some songs!
Here's the deal- send an email to chris@armyoffreshmen.com or comment on this bulletin and pick 1 song off of each AOF record that'd you'd like to hear.
For example…
Army of Freshmen- Our Town
Beg, Borrow, Steal- Put Me In A Photograph
Under the Radar- Through The Screen
We'll guarantee to play the top pick off each record.
Can't make the show… that's ok (actually it isn't) but vote anyway!
Things are looking amazing for the big night. We'll be giving away prizes for those who traveled out of state to be there (reports are coming in from Colorado, Utah and Arizona), we'll have a ton of new merchandise, some guest appearances and all sorts of surprises (ever want to see what our roadie looks like painted like the Incredible Hulk? Us too.)
Saturday, February 3rd @ The Alpine in Ventura, CA. (1957 Goodyear Ave.)
Army of Freshmen CD Release/Going Away to the UK Show
w/ The Return and Black List
spread the word and sort out those road trips!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
The CD Release and United Kingdom Tour are fast approaching and we couldn't be more excited.
For all our friends stateside, Feb. 3 in Ventura is our CD Release Party/Going Away to the United Kingdom Tour Show! Be there or live a life filled with sorrow and regret.
For our homies across the pond on our off day from the Get Happy Tour (Feb. 16th) we will be doing a one off show with Wheatus at The Met Lounge in Peterborough! You may recall how much we love Peterborough and we couldnt bare to be in the UK and not see everybody there.
Tickets are only 7 pounds and on sale now- this will sell out so act fast and check AOF and Wheatus at a off the hook small club date!
More info? www.metloungeuk.org
questions... ask us... we dare ya!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Kai, Mike
Thanks to everyone who came out to see us on the Reel Big Fish tour! We had a blast being out with one of our favorite bands and one of our early influences.
During the 2 week Southwest tour, we saw terrible snow storms in Colorado, fought money sucking casinos in Vegas, lost two tires in one day in New Mexico but generally had a great time.
A video update from the tour should |
