NEWS - 12/25/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
We haven't updated this much due to the tour log but that's over now so this is the place for all AOF info and man do we have some!
First off as we speak THE ARMY OF FRESHMEN are relaxing for the holidays after the great December Tour - read the tour log (the final recap entry is up) for way too much info on it.
Great news though this month The Army of Freshmen have a two page interview and cd review in SKRATCH MAGAZINE! Skratch is a great indie music mag you find for free at music stores all over Southern California and randomly in a few other states like NY, TX, AZ, NJ, IL, MA, PA and NV. It's mainly in Cali though. Best of all the bands featured in it are listed on the cover by alphabetical order which means we're FIRST. The interview came out great (we'll get it typed for you) and the review blew our minds. Go find it or wait a week or so and we'll post it for you.
As for 2003 - it's gonna be a kick ass year. As discussed in the tour log AOF will be hitting the road full time in April. We're planning on 5 straight months of touring all over the country. With that said we'll be in Cali and close by for the first three months of the year as we stock pile money for April.
Happy to say though - we already have some Cali dates to announce!
Already posted for January and February are shows in Ventura, Lancaster and San Luis Obispo and also we are heading up to Oakland for our first show there! To top it off some of these dates are with our friends, YELLOWCARD! Expect more shows coming in Bakersfeild, Anaheim, San Diego, Fresno and Sacramento for starters - got a show you want us on - email us and let us know!
Also want you to know that if you haven't gotten an email from us lately don't worry - we didn't send any while on tour. We have a LOAD of new names to input so once we get that done expect a mail the first week of JANUARY.
Till then - feel free to drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com or email anyone in the band individually. We try to answer all mails.
Also - if you're not on it - don't you think it's time to join the A TEAM (our street team) - the TEAM will kicked into high gear come 2003 and we need YOU to help spread the rock.
So that's whats up for now - check back constantly here where we will be posting the big and small happenings on THE ARMY OF FRESHMEN.
your homies back from the road,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 12/9/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
New tour date added in St. Louis on 12/16 - yeah! Venue change for tonight in Mattoon - it's JR's not the Time.
it's going rad,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 12/3/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Tour is going well so far - check the log!
Still no show for the 15th in Kansas - email chris@armyoffreshmen.com if you can help.
The Springfeild, KY. has a venue change - check tour dates for the latest.
email us - great to get mail while on the road! info@armyoffreshmen.com or our personals!
your touring keyboard heavy rockers,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 11/29/2002
Tour starts tonight! House show in Minnesota booked today! Last but not least Kansas on 15 - check the tour dates for all the info!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 11/27/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Mini Update for you...
Happy to say the IOWA TBA is now confirmed - DECEMBER 4th in CLINTON, IOWA @ BAKER'S PLACE. All Ages, 8pm with our homies, Jerk Alert. Live in IOWA? Be there!
We are still looking for a show DECEMBER 15th in KANSAS or MISSOURI - got a party, basement show, school, club, etc... email chris@armyoffreshmen.com
The TBAs on the 9th and the 10th should be up anyday now - keep checking!
As more tour info is scored - we'll put it here - tour log coming this Friday!
Happy Pre Thanksgiving! I'll be watching Lilo and Stich with a 4 year old - how bout you?
ready to leave,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 11/25/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Thanks to all who came to the LA show - weird scene but way cool. Props to drivers from Orange County, Bakersfield and Ventura! Means a lot.
So… the time is finally upon us and it’s not Thanksgiving! This Friday THE ARMY OF FRESHMEN depart for their long awaited return to the road - the MIDWEST F.O.B.O TOUR! It’s almost all booked – take a look at the dates!
ARMY OF FRESHMEN MIDWEST F.O.B.O. TOUR 2002
11/30/02 GREY WHALE (afternoon in store), DRAPER, UT.
11/30/02 SUITE 13, LINDON, UT.
12/1/02 INDUSTRIAL NATION, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
12/2/02 JACK QUINN’S (21+), COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
12/3/02 KNICKERBOCKERS, LINCOLN, NE.
12/4/02 TBA IOWA
12/5/02 THE GLOBE (21+), MILWAUKEE, WI.
12/6/02 TBA WISCONSIN
12/7/02 1st CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, DOWNER’S GROVE, IL.
12/8/02 USA ROCKHOUSE, AURORA, IL.
12/9/02 TBA ILLINOIS/INDIANA
12/10/02 THE ARMORY, SPRINGFIELD, KY.
12/11/02 THE COMET (21+), CINCINNATI, OH.
12/12/02 THE VOID, CINCINNATI, OH.
12/13/02 MIKE’S MUSIC, NASHVILLE, IN.
12/14/02 EL TORREON, KANSAS CITY, MO.
12/15/02 we need a show in KS./MO. area !!!
12/16/02 OFF
12/17/02 THE HANGAR, SAN ANGELO, TX.
12/18/02 ROLLER KING, ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
12/19/02 THE BIG FISH PUB, TEMPE, AZ.
For all the details (times, bands, numbers, etc…) visit the TOUR DATES section.
How great is that? As you can see we still need help on the 15th in Kansas or Missouri (clubs, schools, basement shows, skate parks, etc.) and we are close to bookings on the TBA dates but if you have something let us know! Email chris@armyoffreshmen.com if you can help.
Now a question often asked is “Where the hell do you guys sleep and shower when on the road?” Well the answer is not always a pretty one but with your help - sometimes it’s a little easier. If you can provide a floor, shower or something in between in any of the above cities or near by - we would love to hear from you - email chris@armyoffreshmen.com with the details. Come on - who doesn’t want six guys rooting through their cd collection and refrigerator? Honestly though - we’re clean, appreciative and respectful if you have roommates or parents and above all always up for a good party!
Also… up now on the TOUR DATES section of the site is a wish list of items we’re always glad to get on at a show. Remember this isn’t a low budget tour - this is a NO budget tour. Meaning anything means everything.
Well - we’re all so excited - we can hardly wait! If you want to help promote any of the above shows - you should join the street team and or email ateam@armyoffreshmen.com
Also - we are glad to announce that the often asked about TOUR LOG will return for this tour. We figured three weeks in miserable weather conditions is bound to have some good stories - it’ll be up and running come Friday - so tune in daily for adventures - also all news update re: the tour - additions, cancellations, etc… will be posted here.
Email info@armyoffreshmen.com with any and all comments and most importantly have a great Thanksgiving and be cool to the family – even if the suck - one day out of the year won’t kill you. : > )
Check back soon and we’ll keep you up on the developments as they happen - so excited to see all of you out there in frozen country!
already bathing in cold water to prepare for freezing rock conditions,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 11/20/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
This Thursday Night, November 21st we will be playing
our last California all ages show of the year @ The
Hard Rock in Los Angeles. We’ll be on at 9pm sharp and
we need AOF fans in the house!
Here’s the details…
Army of Freshmen
Thursday, Nov. 21st @ Hard Rock Café (Beverly Center)
@ 8600 Beverly Blvd. For info 310-276-7605
5 at the door, w/ Starky, AOF is on 9pm sharp, all
ages, full set!
Come down… hang out… have fun!
Beg mom - beg dad but don’t miss this show!
Now for info on the Mid West Tour in December!
We are so excited to get out there despite the
freezing weather and are happy to say it’s almost all
booked with the exception of a few dates… take a look!
ARMY OF FRESHMEN MIDWEST F.O.B.O. TOUR 2002
11/30/02 GREY WHALE (afternoon in store), SALT LAKE
CITY, UT.
11/30/02 SUITE 13, LINDON, UT.
12/1/02 INDUSTRIAL NATION, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
12/2/02 JACK QUINN’S (21+), COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
12/3/02 KNICKERBOCKERS, LINCOLN, NE.
12/4/02 TBA IOWA
12/5/02 THE GLOBE, MILWAUKEE, WI.
12/6/02 CLUB DKM, MADISON, WI.
12/7/02 1st CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, DOWNER’S GROVE, IL.
12/8/02 USA ROCKHOUSE, AURORA, IL.
12/9/02 we need a show in IL./IN./MI.
12/10/02 we need a show in IN./MI./KY.
12/11/02 THE COMET (21+), CINCINNATI, OH.
12/12/02 THE VOID, CINCINNATI, OH.
12/13/02 MIKE’S MUSIC, NASHVILLE, IN.
12/14/02 EL TORREON, KANSAS CITY, MO.
12/15/02 we need a show in KS./MO.
12/16/02 OFF
12/17/02 THE HANGAR, SAN ANGELO, TX.
12/18/02 ROLLER KING, ALBUQUERQUE, NM.
12/19/02 BIG FISH PUB, TEMPE, AZ.
More info on the tour (including times and contact
numbers) on our site!
There you have it - as for the dates we are still
looking to book - 9, 10, 15 if you can help (ie. book a
show @ a club, party, school, etc…) please contact
chris@armyoffreshmen.com – he’ll be happy to hear from
you! We’re up for anything!
To you So. Cal. Peeps - Thursday is our last all ages
show in California of the year - make the trip and feel
free to bring some survival gear for the Midwest.
Oh yeah! On our site under the tour dates is a new
section for all you awesome gift bearers! Check Tour
Dates!
Ok - see you in LA on Thursday, any questions on
anything email us @ info@armyoffreshmen.com
www.armyoffreshmen.com
As always - thanks for all your support!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 11/12/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
First things first - Lancaster went off. It was quite possibly one of the most insane AOF shows ever. There was no room on stage cause for 40 straight minutes there was nothing but stage divers. The night also featured one of the biggest Braveheart pits yet, shoes flying in the air and Chris’ final stage dive off a kid’s back! Close to 400 people showed up to see AOF and Pulley and it so went off! Wish everybody could have been there.
Had a great time in Fresno and Bakersfield too but - LANCASTER was just sick!
This weekend - we return to The Don in Visalia (close to Fresno). The last Don show was a lot of fun and we’re excited to be back this Friday, Nov. 15th with Junction 18 and more. Show starts @ 7pm and we hope to see Visalia back in the house! For info call 661-635-8175. The Don is located at 650 S. Bridge St.
Also we will be back in LA at The Hard Rock on Thursday, Nov. 21 - more on that next week but we want to get the word out early….
So the Mid West is being booked as we speak and we are stoked! We want to thank everyone who emailed suggestions - we’ve already scored shows based off your help so thank you! Remember AOF is booking this tour on their own so if they can’t get a date in a certain state - they have to skip it! Visit www.armyoffreshmen.com to see what’s booked so far.
Right now we need help in Kansas, Indianapolis, Chicago, Ohio, Texas and New Mexico - so if you know some bands, venues or promoters to contact email chris@armyoffreshmen.com
Thanks so much for your emails - it’s great to hear from everybody and if you want to contact us just send it to info@armyoffreshmen.com
Remember you can sign up for our street team, THE A TEAM on our site - now’s a good time with the Mid West tour coming up.
Long Live Lancaster!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 11/4/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Viva Las Vegas! Thanks so much to Sugarcult for bringing us along. It was an amazing outdoor show with hundreds of great kids going nuts! Aaron had a stage diver smash into his guitar and take a chunk out of it and Chris had all the bracelets (7 to be exact) ripped off his arms while stage diving. It was just awesome. Greetings to all the great new people we met there - can’t wait to come back!
Ok - we’ve got some news for you out of CA. fans - but first to this weekend’s amazing line up of the rock.
This Friday Night, Nov. 8th we’ll be at The Starline in Fresno, CA with our friends Mode #. The show is all ages and starts at 8pm. For info call 559-485-7517. Hope to see some of you Fresno Staters in the house!
Then Saturday, Nov. 9th we’ll be back at Jerry’s Pizza in Bakersfield, CA. with PULLEY! This show should be insane. It starts @ 7 but it’s Jerry’s so look for us closer to 9. For info call 661-635-8175.
Last but not least Sunday, Nov. 10th we return to Lancaster @ The Cedar Center when we rock another night with PULLEY. This is like an all day fest thing starting @ 4pm. Look for us sometime after 7pm. The Cedar Center goes off - call 661-635-8175 for info.
Ok - here’s the BIG news. THE ARMY OF FRESHMEN are happy to announce they’ll be touring in the Mid West and South West this DECEMBER! It’s the worst time to tour in the Mid West so we decided it sounded like a great idea. Let’s freeze to death together!
Here’s the details - we are booking the tour ourselves so we need your help. If you know an all ages venue (colleges, small clubs, rec halls, skate parks) or know a band or a promoter we should contact in your area (Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinios, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona) let us know! Email chris@armyoffreshmen.com with the details.
As dates are confirmed we will post them on the site. We’ve already got a couple of shows lined up – visit tour dates to see where we’re definitely coming and make those plans in advance. Chances are we’ll only be doing a date or two in each state and maybe even missing a state or two if we can’t find a room - so your help and driving is appreciated! Keep checking back as new shows are announced! We’ll also need help promoting these shows so join THE A TEAM now to get the updates!
Got questions? Need answers? Email info@armyoffreshmen.com
Thanks as always for your support.
booking away,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 10/31/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Thanks to all who made it out to the Troub on an early Tuesday Night. We brought the rock despite Mike smashing in a kick drum head after the second song! After a quick recovery we proceeded to give our all to the early bird crowd - fun time - thanks to all.
Now this weekend - lock up the daughters mom cause the Army is headed to Vegas! That's right your favorite keyboard popsters will take over Sin City when we play an all ages show with our friends Sugarcult!
The show is this Saturday, Nov. 2nd at The Castle in Henderson, NV. (right outside of Vegas) Show starts at 7pm - AOF around 9. It's all ages and for info you can call - 702-568-ROCK. What can we say? Everytime us and Sugarcult get together it's friggin insanity so we expect no less for this show - stoked to make some friends in Nevada and hopefully a few of you will make a serious road trip!
BIG NEWS IN ON THE WAY - so keep posted here!
Questions? Email info@armyoffreshmen.com for answers!
off to gamble and get in trouble,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 10/21/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Thanks to all the great folks we met at Fresno State last weekend. We got to enjoy such college pastimes as sleeping in a dorm (thanks Stephanie!) and rocking a party at a dirty, beer soaked frat house. Not too shabby for a Friday! Thanks to the band 360 for having us. On to this week…
Friday Night we’ll be playing a private event and Saturday night, October 26th we’ll be at our old over 21 haunt Bombay’s in Ventura. Show starts at 10 and if you’re over 21 come on down and hang. Bombays is located on 43 California St. in downtown Ventura. For info call 805-643-4404.
Now we want to fill you in on our just announced show @ The Troubadour in LA. We’ll be playing next Tuesday, October 29th w/ Limit Point and Summerville (ex Save Ferris). We’ll be opening the show at 7:30 and doors are at 7:00. We need AOF fans in the house! Tickets are $8 but we’ll have a discount ticket list to get in for only $6. So if you can make it (and we hope you can) email chris@armyoffreshmen.com with the full names of who you need on the list and we will hook you up! It’s a school night but it’s early so start making plans and spread the word.
In other news… Chris’ long requested AIM screen name has been put up on the site. If you can find him - let the beating begin.
Thanks as always for your support - big announcement coming next week - stay tuned!
Write INFO@ARMYOFFRESHMEN.COM with any questions! We write back!
your LA bound homeboys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 10/14/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Huge thanks to the near sell out crowd Sunday for our headlining show at The Livery Theater in Ventura. Words can’t describe - if you were there you know. The show was amazing. Crowd surfers, mosh pits, pogo sessions, make out battles (not one but two lucky couples made out for a full song!) and the debut of 2 brand new songs - “No Engine” and “On The Night The Broadwalk Died”. It was just a great, great night! We especially want to send a shout out to all the kids who drove as far as Bakersfield, Lancaster, Orange County and San Luis Obispo. It means so much us. The night was a full on Army of Freshmen session that won’t be forgotten until the next time… when it’s even better!
This weekend AOF goes to college with a FREE on campus show at Fresno Sate with 360 and The Fall Outs. AOF will be playing around 8pm. For info call 559-307-4846.
As for shows - man do we have some awesome ones just announced including dates with Sugarcult (in Las Vegas!) and Pulley! In the next month or so we’ll making our return to Fresno, San Diego, Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia, Lancaster and more! So head over to WWW.ARMYOFFRESHMEN.COM and check out the tour dates!
In other news - last weekend we recorded all of the tracks for our second record. Relax - they’re just preliminary demos of our new songs but they came out great. So the next step is start getting them out to producers and labels and seeing who’s interested. Bottom line is in 2003 there will be a new Army of Freshmen record. We will keep you posted.
Can’t wait till then? Head over to www.mp3.com/aof to listen to a demo version of one our new songs “Action Figure”. Then drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com and let us know what you think. Remember – you write the Army - we write back!
Thanks for all your support. Means the world.
Still rocked from Livery show,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 10/10/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
It’s a BIG weekend of all ages shows including our return to Bakersfield on Sat. and a hometown headlining show in Ventura on Sun. Read on!
This SATURDAY, OCT. 12th
ARMY OF FRESHMEN @ Jerry’s Pizza in Bakersfield, CA.
w/ Planes Mistaken For Stars and more…
Doors are @ 7 expect AOF around 9:00 or so…
Info 805-633-1000 Address – 1817 Chester Ave. (downtown Bako)
This SUNDAY, OCT. 13th
ARMY OF FRESHMEN @ The Livery in Ventura, CA.
w/ Bright Life and Mode #
Doors @ 7pm AOF around 8:30
Info – 805-794-4714 Address – 34 N. Palm St. (downtown Ventura)
Tickets are on sale NOW for the Ventura show - they will be at the door for 7 bucks but we recommend getting them in advance for only 5 bucks @ www.blackbirdworldempire.com
All we can say is we are really excited for both shows! We’ve got some brand new songs we’ll be doing and also playing some old school surprises along with cool give aways and more! Drag family, drag friends - you won’t be disappointed! For you out towners - the Ventura show will be ending at 10 – so the night won’t be that late - why not road trip?
At both shows a special limited edition color ARMY OF FRESHMEN poster (view it on the front page of our site) will be on sale for 7 bucks - money will go to the artist who kindly donated his time. Be sure to pick one up!
see you this weekend and send any questions at all to info@armyoffreshmen.com
in dire anticipation of the rock…
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 10/1/2002
Friends of The Freshmen!
This week we'll be demoing some new songs in the studio! That means we are one step closer to getting new music out to you. Granted there's a lot of steps but at least the process has begun. We'll keep you posted on the developments.
Still need your weekly AOF fix? Of course you do. Well you're in luck because we will be hosting THE ROCK REVOLUTION this Saturday Night, Oct. 5. The Rock Revolution is a radio show on 95.9 FM. If you live in Ventura County and Santa Barbara County you can listen live on the air. If not - don't worry! Anyone can listen on line at www.errorfm.com. We'll be on the air at 11pm West Coast time (that's 2am for you east coasters!) We'll be hanging and talking and of course spinning some good jams. Check it out!
Now for some info on the BIG hometown show Sunday, Oct. 13th @ The Livery in Ventura. We're so excited for this show - we'll be headlining (that means a longer set where we can have LOTS of fun) along with playing some new songs. Tickets are available in advance and are recommended. You can get them on line @ www.blackbirdworldempire.com They will be at the door too but why not be safe. Please spread the word and if you're thinking road trip - DO IT! The show starts at 7 and will be done by 10 so it won't be too late.
In weird news - some jack ass has been using Owen's AIM name. So... considering Owen is one of the nicest guys on the planet if you got a message from him that was anything less than cool - chances are it was the imposter.
Last but not least - congrads to the winners of the first A TEAM contest - Becca from Bakersfield and Stephanie from LA! Isn't it time you enlisted in the finest street team going?
Write us with any questions info@armyoffreshmen.com
Thanks as always, tune in Saturday and get those Livery tix!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 9/26/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Greetings and thanks to all who caught us in LA, Anaheim and Visalia last weekend! Anaheim went off and Visalia was simply unreal.
This weekend we'll be at The Libbey Bowl in Ojai, CA. for an event called Bandamonium. Monium is an all day show this Sat. Sept. 28th with 7 local bands (Refute, Rising Decline and more) - AOF is scheduled to go on sometime after 5pm. The show is over at 8pm. Tix will be available at the venue and for more info you can call -805-640-9555. The venue is in an awesome park so if you're up for a sunny autumn drive - come on out! Ojai is gorgeous this time of year. Plus you can catch AOF on a huge stage!
For you older kids - the very same night Sat. Sept. 28th we'll be at Bombays in Ventura for an over 21 show with Hymn For Her. Starts at 10pm - come celebrate the birth of our beloved OWEN!
write us - we write back - info@armyoffreshmen.com
your boys with the noise,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. Tix are on sale for our headlining Ventura show Oct. 13th! Buy them now at www.blackbirdworldempire.com
NEWS - 9/18/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
This weekend we are set to ROCK three shows - here's the details...
this THURSDAY, SEPT. 19th
w/ The Waking Hours
@ THE 56 in LA, CA.
9pm info - 323-367-5656
(last minute show - cool new venue!)
this FRIDAY, SEPT. 20th
w/ Mind Driver, Handsome Devil, Lefty
@ Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA.
7pm (AOF first be there early!) info - 714-635-6067
(You can get tix in advance at Ticketmaster!)
this SATURDAY, SEPT. 21st
w/ Diary, Plain White Tees
@ The Don in Visalia, CA.
8pm info - 661-635-8175
These shows will rock!
In the meantime - we are holding on announcing any Mid West dates since we are also in the process of choosing a producer for our next recording which will be around the same time - as soon as we get more info on both - we will let you know!
thanks for all your support and feel free to email any and all questions to info@armyoffreshmen.com
your boys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 9/11/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Thanks to all who hit the past three shows - SLO just ruled - the kids there went nuts complete with stage diving, crowd surfing and more! San Diego was awesome too especially with the posse of opening bands like Mormon In The Middle who kept the small crowd rocking out! Last night's show at the Living Room was small but if you were there you caught two of the nicest bands on the planet - Ultimate Fakebook and Limbeck! A great show indeed.
Also... if you've wondered over to our tour dates - you'll be happy to see a ton of shows announced in the Mid West!!! That's right - we are in the VERY early stages of putting together a tour out there in December - keep checking for updates as it will be sure to change constantly but we WILL be out there and we'll keep you updated as shows are booked!
Heck help get us started and tell us what all ages rooms we should play in your town - email info@armyoffreshmen.com
While you're at it drop us a line and say HI!
the rock cometh baby!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
UPCOMING DISPLAYS OF THE ROCK
9/20/02 CHAIN REACTION, ANAHEIM, CA
9/21/02 THE DON, VISALIA, CA
9/28/02 BANDAMONIUM, OJAI, CA
10/12/02 JERRY'S PIZZA, BAKERSFIELD, CA
10/13/02 THE LIVERY, VENTURA, CA
NEWS - 9/6/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Thanks to all of you who stopped by the AOF YAHOO CHAT this week. Apologies to those who emailed sad stories of not being able to get in. Well life goes on and so does the rock! This weekend and next week we're playing not one but 3 great shows - here's the shocking details...
This Saturday, September 7th
ARMY OF FRESHMEN and YELLOWCARD
7pm @ SLO BREW (all ages) in San Luis Obispo
This Monday, September 9th
ARMY OF FRESHMEN and STUDENT RICK
7pm @ CLUB XANTH (all ages) in San Diego
Tuesday, September, 10th
ARMY OF FRESHMEN and ULTIMATE FAKEBOOK
7pm @ The Living Room in Goleta
First off - these shows will kick ass. If you don't know any of the above bands you should cause they are great and were stoked to be playing with all of them. Can't wait to see everybody in SLO and we're hoping to make some new homies in San Diego - last time we were there it was small but a blast.
Thanks and big welcome to all who were at the SOLD OUT House of Blues show last week with Save Ferris - we had a great night and met a ton of cool new people - we'll be back in Anaheim on the 20th at Chain Reaction - so spread the word!
As always for more info on any of the above shows - check the tour dates section!
Keep in touch - we answer all emails sent to info@armyoffreshmen.com - tell us how you're doing!
your "happy to be in a new practice space (this means lots of new songs on the way) band",
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 8/31/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
HOUSE OF BLUES IS SOLD OUT. : > )
NEWS - 8/29/2002
Friends of The Freshmen!
Heads up... The House of Blues show this Saturday is looking like it will be a sell out. Best bet is to get tix now on line at www.ticketmaster.com or call and order them from the venue, 714-778-2583. If you don't heed our warning and insist on getting them at the door - make sure you call ahead to be safe!
see you there and come ready to rock!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 8/27/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
We want to extend a BIG thank you to all of you who came out to the shows last week! Every single one was a blast (although it got pretty late in Bako) and we met so many cool people.
It was awesome to roll up to Fresno for our first time and have people in AOF shirts. Great feeling. Super props to the A TEAMERS who made homemade AOF shirts and buttons! Becca and Sara-you guys rock! That's not even mentioning the cookies, jerky and mix cds we got! Best of all was just getting to see some old friends and make new ones. The highlight of any show for us aside from the rock is hanging out and talking to everyone. Please don't be shy - come say hi next time you're at a show.
Extended thanks to The Bako Posse and Mode # for providing much needed housing. We took over Mode # headquarters and went jock for a violent 3 on 3 basketball. Unfortunately Aaron's mutant tall ass provided for the East Coast super powers of Chris and Mike to be served a beating. In fact Chris got a fat lip from Aaron.
To the kids in Lancaster - you guys know how to work the pit. Bottom line. Plus you almost saw Chris mace a skinhead not too bad for 6 bucks!
Only bad thing about the weekend was getting a flat on the way home, some ass clown stealing our friend's gear and Onés "food poisoning". Kids - be in no hurry to munch the curry!
Just good times folks... how bout some more?
This week we end the summer with an AMAZING show when we return to the Anaheim House of Blues to open for SAVE FERRIS! This show will be amazing. It's SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st and we reccomend making the drive. It's in an awesome Disneyland area and HOB is just one of the best places to see a show. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster and will be at the door - call first though to be sure. Make sure you're up front and ready to rock cause AOF is set to throw down hard and that's a promise.
Now for something everybody can be at - THE 2nd EVER AOF CHAT. It'll take place in the YAHOO CLUB and you have to member of the CLUB to participate but it takes like 2 minutes to join. It's going down Tuesday, Sept. 3rd 6pm West - 9 East. All of AOF should be in the chat room answering questions and just having a good time. It'll be a great place to meet other fans. So join now and spread the word!
New shows added in San Luis Obispo, San Diego, Goleta and more - check TOUR DATES!
you guys rule - seriously.
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
UPCOMING DISPLAYS OF THE ROCK...
8/31/02 HOUSE OF BLUES, ANAHEIM, CA w/ SAVE FERRIS
9/7/02 SLO BREW, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA w/ YELLOWCARD
9/9/02 CLUB XANTH, SAN DIEGO, CA w/ STUDENT RICK
9/10/02 LIVING ROOM, GOLETA, CA w/ ULTIMATE FAKE BOOK
NEWS - 8/21/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Saturday's show at the Dance Hall in Tehachapi has been canceled. All the other shows this week are still on so if you were going to the Dance Hall show - try Bako instead on Thursday Night!
see some of you tonight at the Cobalt!
may the rock not stop,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 8/19/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
This week we are off to rock a ton of new and unusual places... we also have some great new shows announced - so read on!
First Up... this Wednesday, August 21 we will be at THE COBALT CAFE in CANOGA PARK! It's an all ages show that starts at 8pm. For info call - 818-348-3789
Then we're off on the Cali Desert Tour!
Thursday, August 22 @ JERRY'S PIZZA in BAKERSFIELD
w/ Diary, Mode #, The Chase, 7pm, 1817 Chester Ave.
Friday, August 23 @ ELEMENTZ in FRESNO
w/ Diary, Mode #, 6 Fingered Man, 7pm, 1145 N. Fulton
Saturday, August 24 @ TAPA'S DANCE STUDIO in TEHACHAPI
w/ Diary, Mode #, Die Hard Youth, 4pm (early show)
Sunday, August 25 @ THE CEDAR CENTER in LANCASTER
w/ Diary, Mode #, Die Hard Youth, 4pm (early show), 44857 Cedar Ave.
for info on all the above shows call (805)635-8175 - leave a message and someone will get back to you! These should be really great intimate shows - we're stoked to see all our friends in Bako and Lancaster and hoping to make some new ones too! In you live in the areas please spread the word and brings some friends! Also let us know of any and all after show parties...
as for the future... check out all these great shows!
UPCOMING AOF SHOWS!
8/21/02 COBALT CAFE, CANOGA PARK, CA
8/22/02 JERRY'S PIZZA, BAKERSFIELD, CA
8/23/02 ELEMENTZ, FRESNO, CA
8/24/02 TAPA'S DANCE STUDIO, TEHACHAPI, CA
8/25/02 CEDAR CENTER, LANCASTER, CA
8/31/02 HOUSE OF BLUES, ANAHEIM, CA
9/3/02 AOF ON LINE CHAT!!!
9/9/02 CLUB CATALYST, SAN DIEGO, CA
9/10/02 THE LIVING ROOM, GOLETA, CA
9/20/02 CHAIN REACTION, ANAHEIM, CA
9/21/02 THE DON, VISALIA, CA
9/28/02 LIBBEY BOWL, OJAI, CA
10/13/02 THE LIVERY, VENTURA, CA
send us an email @ info@armyoffreshmen.com
thanks for your continued support!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 8/7/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
We had a blast at last week’s shows in Paso Robles and LA. The IPO Fest was a really awesome time and we met a lot of great people. We were a little bummed that it was only going to be a 20 min. set but it turned out to a short but full on rocking show! Thanks to the fans who made us sock bracelets and brought us beef jerky - it means more than you know!
This weekend we’re doing two low key over 21 shows - FRIDAY, AUGUST 9th @ The Sherman Oaks Lounge in Sherman Oaks, CA. and SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th @ Bombay’s in Ventura, CA. For info on either of these shows check the tour dates on our site. We apologize for these shows not being all ages but we need to make our van payment so we can keep coming to see you guys and girls in other towns and these shows should help that cause. With that in mind… we are lining up some great shows for the end of summer and fall - so far here’s what we got for ya…
8/21/02 COBALT CAFÉ, CANOGA PARK, CA
8/22/02 JERRY’S PIZZA, BAKERSFIELD, CA
8/23/02 ELEMENTZ, FRESNO, CA
8/24/02 TEHACHAPI DANCE HALL, TEHACHAPI, CA
8/25/02 CEDAR CENTER, LANCASTER, CA
9/20/02 CHAIN REACTION, ANAHEIM, CA
9/21/02 THE DON, VISALIA, CA
10/13/02 THE LIVERY, VENTURA, CA
all the above shows are all ages - info is on our tour dates or you can always email us @ info@armyoffreshmen.com - all mail is personally answered by some one in the band! So ask away!
Make sure to come out to a show and bring some friends!
While checking out the site - be sure to head over to our links section and see all the NEW fan sites and our new AOF interview section too!
Also if you want to help us out - THE A TEAM is now taking members - help spread the word on AOF.
Thank you all for the great summer so far - hope we’ve helped make yours a little better. We’ve made so many new friends and fans - it’s been a really exciting time here at AOF Headquarters.
See Ya Soon! AOF fans stuck outside of CALI - you are not forgotten - we WILL be back. Stay Strong. ; > )
Your boys still bringing the ROCK,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 8/2/2002
Friends of The Freshmen!
THE FAIR WAS AWESOME! Thanks to all who showed up. Despite some uptight security not ready for a rock show - justice prevailed with mass pogos and sing alongs. We had a blast. The Rock, Paper, Scissors fight ruled!
Tonight it's back up to PASO ROBLES - I feel like I live there. We'll be at the Boys and Girls Club and it should be a great time - so if you're Santa Maria and up - be there! Info is at Tour Dates.
Then Saturday, August 3rd we're at the Knitting Factory in LA. A lot of people have asked about this show and the deal is it's a Pop Fest with like 7 bands but they all rock - SMILE, THE ROSENBERGS, SAY ANYTHING and more! Unfortunately... everybody plays a real short set - 20 minutes - we're on at 10pm - if want to find some new awesome bands be there but like I said short sets - info is at tour dates! All ages too!
I love being in this band and I thank everybody who comes out to see us or just spreads the word if they can't make it - THANK YOU.
hauling our assos to Paso once again,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 7/30/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
Our 4 day run at The California Mid State Fair was a great time - we saw a lot of real cowboys, a few of us rode an electric bull and Chris dropped an AOF cd on an unsuspecting Cameron Diaz while she was buying a funnel cake with her boyfriend “the dude from My So Called Life”. It was an eventful week by anyone’s standards. The rock rolls on this week…
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31st The Army of Freshmen kick off The Ventura County Fair at 8pm on the Pepsi Stage! A hometown show complete with rides, livestock and taco cones - do you want to miss this? Didn’t think so. H is Orange is opening the show and it’s of course all ages. Come on down and hang out! Info - (805) 658-7401.
Then FRIDAY, AUGUST 2nd, The Army of Freshmen will be heading back to Paso Robles to rock the Boys and Girls Club. We’re stoked to hang out with our new friends we made at the Fair shows. Also on the bill is New Tomorrow and After Glow. Info - (805) 239-3659. 8pm start.
Want more? SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, The Army of Freshmen are in LA at The Knitting Factory for International Pop Overthrow Fest. AOF will be playing a short 20 min. set @ 10pm. The show is all ages and Smile, The Waking Hours and The Rosenbergs are also on the bill. Info - (323) 463-0204.
Other news…
Did you see Jimmy Eat World picked AOF as one of their fav bands on www.jimmyeatworld.com ? – You need to see it to believe it!
Join THE A TEAM to help spread the word on AOF!
So we’ll be all over the place this week - question is… will we be seeing you? Email info@armyoffreshmen.com for more info!
This has been The Army of Freshmen once again reminding you to heed the law of the carnie - “Where he falls, he shall be buried.”
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 7/25/2002
Greetings from a hotel in Atascadero - just to let you know our times for the FAIR have been changed to 4 and 6 instead of 5 and 7. Hope you can visit us there!
talk to you soon!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 7/23/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
This week The Army of Freshmen invade the CALIFORNIA MID STATE FAIR in Paso Robles. We’ll be there 4 straight days Wednesday, July 24th, Thursday, July 25th, Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. Each day we’ll do two shows - one at 5pm and one at 7pm on the Performing Arts Stage. The Mid State Fair is a HUGE event with lots of other entertainment, so feel free to come out, hang with us and stuff yourself with corn dogs! Not to mention everybody from Carrot Top to Incubus will be there! There’s tons of info @ www.midstatefair.com or you can call 805-239-0655.
In other news…
If Warped Tour wasn’t cool enough… we’re the first photo on www.warpedtour.com under the Ventura show - check it out at www.warpedtour.com/ventura/ventura_photo.html
Also… we’re still in shock but we were picked as one of Jimmy Eat World’s favorite bands on www.jimmyeatworld.com
(Feel free to read that again if like us you can’t believe it) It’s a real honor to have one of the best bands on the planet say they like your band let alone link your site. Head over there take a look at their links and then drop them a line saying The Army of Freshmen sent ya! We feel really honored to be on there. So now you can say you have something in common with Jimmy Eat World - you are both official Friends of the Freshmen!
Lots of new shows soon to be announced, site updates all the time - so keep checking www.armyoffreshmen.com
Your carnies in training,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
PS. Write us anytime @ info@armyoffreshmen.com and keep spreading the good word!
PPS. To our fans outside of Cali – we have not forgotten you - be strong… we will return - the more you spread the word the sooner we’ll be back - thanks as always for your support.
NEWS - 7/18/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
As if Warped couldn't have been cooler it turns out we are on WWW.WARPEDTOUR.COM as the first photo in the Ventura section!
To check it out go to-
http://www.warpedtour.com/ventura/ventura_photo.html
Feel free to post on the Message Board there and tell the world to check out our site!
New shows posted in Paso Robles and Canoga Park - check TOUR DATES for details!
for info on the shows this weekend - scroll down!
up late bringing you the latest,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 7/16/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
WARPED TOUR RULED!!! Words can't describe what an absolutely amazing show it was for us last Friday. Big thanks to everyone who took time out of their day to see us. Extra big thanks to everyone who caught Chris when he dived off the top of the PA! Last but not least thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to get a 1 dollar punk rock haircut - we hope none of you got grounded.
We refuse to rest on our laurels and the good fight moves on this week...
FRIDAY, JULY 19th, AOF returns to the SAN DIEGO area when they play JUST JAVA with our good friends on tour from Chicago, Split Habit. JJ is located in Chula Vista and the all ages show starts @ 7pm. Please drag some friends and make the trip for the start of the AOF attack on San Diego! For info 619-585-0235. Should be a fun intimate show and we'll see if any of the hundreds of people we flyered at the SD Warped show up!
The following night SATURDAY, JULY 20th we return to Bombays in Ventura for an over 21 show with Split Habit. Stop by @ 10pm if you're of age and see us and our friends have a blast on stage! For info - 805-644-4403.
Hey! When's the last time you checked out our links? There's a bunch of new AOF FAN SITES along with 2 AOF YAHOO CLUBS you can join not to mention the AOF MP3.COM site with FREE MP3s! Head to our site and check out our links under the Goodies section!
Email questions and more to info@armyoffreshmen.com
may the rock never stop,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 7/10/2002
NEWS - 7/8/2002
Friends of The Freshmen!
Forget the introductions... let’s get to the rock...
1. Thursday, July 11th @ Chain Reaction in Anaheim w/ Ultimate Fakebook and Limbeck! If you’re not going to day 2 of the LA Warped - you do not want to miss this show. We’re up first - so get there early @ 7pm. This is the power pop show of the summer and we hope to see some of you new AOF fans from the House of Blues show last month! Tix will be avail. @ the door. If you need more info call 714-635-6067.
2. Friday, July 12th WARPED TOUR @ Seaside Park in Ventura! This is our only Warped date this year so you have no other choice but to be there! We’ll be on The Ernie Ball Stage - we won’t know our set time till the day of so look for posters and or come check with us at our tent which will be by the Ernie Ball stage. Here’s a great chance to drag a friend to see AOF. Stop by, hang out and while you’re at it catch some of the best bands on the planet all in the same day.
3. Saturday, July 13th NO GENRE FEST @ Ojai Woman’s Club in Ojai. We’ve gotten a lot of emails asking about this - It’s an all day show with like 20 bands including The Return, Jank 1000, The In Force and more! It starts @ 4 but we’ll be playing around 8 (get there then to be safe). For those who don’t know Ojai is a cool little town and this should be a really fun, intimate show. For more info call 805-984-0586. Tix will be avail. @ the door. Try something new!
In good news...
The past couple of shows have just been amazing - big thanks and welcome to everybody who joined the list at The Core Tour, The House of Blues and Livery shows w/ Sugarcult and Jerry’s Pizza with Rufio! We met some awesome people and had a great time - hope see you all soon!
In bad news...
The AOF concert and picnic on July 28th in Ventura Harbor has been canceled! Turns out the concert series there has had some trouble with whining merchants who think it hurts sales. With the size of the crowd expected to be at the AOF show - the promoter decided it was safest to cancel it now rather than have trouble on the day of the show. So hopefully that’s even one more reason to catch us at Warped or at The Ventura County Fair.
Keep those emails coming - info@armyoffreshmen.com - we answer all mails. Also if you’d like to help the cause join our street team - THE A TEAM!
your homies in the hardcore keyboard power pop punk something genre,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
PS. Thanks always for your support.
NEWS - 6/30/2002
Friends of the Freshmen!
WOW! What an amazing run of shows lately. From the Core Tour in Venice to the hometown show with Sugarcult to the House of Blues in Disneyland to the insanity of the Bakersfield show - we have had a blast! We want to thank everybody who came out to those shows and supported us and also the all the new fans we've made. We hope everybody had just as much fun at those shows as we did. We're in the process of putting in all those new names from the shows so you can be updated on the latest Freshmen news via email.
So what's new... how bout a return to Anaheim!!! We'll be at Chain Reaction on July 11 with ULTIMATE FAKEBOOK and LIMBECK! So for all you OCers who won't be at the Warped Tour that day - BE THERE for one of the best shows of the summer.
Also... we never seem to get down to San Diego - we were at the Warped there last year and that was the last time. Well guess what? We're coming back! The Army of Freshmen will be at JUST JAVA CAFE in Chula Vista on Friday, July 19th with our friends Split Habit from Chicago. Let's start the Freshmen following in SD with a free show at a small venue - spread the word!
We as always appreciate your support - feel free to email us at info@armyoffreshmen.com with any questions or comments - we answer all mail-
your friends from Ventura,
Upcoming Displays of The Rock-
7/11/02 CHAIN REACTION, ANAHEIM, CA
7/12/02 WARPED TOUR, VENTURA, CA
7/19/02 JUST JAVA, CHULA VISTA, CA
7/20/02 BOMBAYS (21+), VENTURA, CA
7/24-27/02 MID STATE FAIR, PASO ROBLES, CA
7/28/02 VENTURA HARBOR, VENTURA, CA
7/31/02 VENTURA COUNTY FAIR, VENTURA, CA
see ya there!
NEWS - 6/20/2002
Friends of the Freshmen,
Another cruel blow in the battle of the Warped Tour was served to The Army of Freshmen today when we were offered 2 more dates on the tour! Sounds great right? As fate would have it though they were in Calgary, Canada & St. Louis, Missouri. Due to financial reasons (as in no gas money) we had to turn down the offer. URGH!!! So instead of reacting to this bad news by shooting up my neighborhood’s stop signs with a bb gun, I have opted to write this news update about the great shows this weekend…
This Saturday, June 22 The Army of Freshmen will be at THE CORE TOUR in Venice Beach, CA. What’s the Core Tour you ask? It’s a FREE Extreme Sports and Music Festival on the beach! AOF will be playing at 4pm and we want to see you make a trek out to the ocean. I mean it’s free for crying out loud plus they’ll be a ton of other great stuff to see there! Who doesn’t like to watch people fall on skateboards. Should be a great time - we were at one of last’s year’s Core Tours and it was a blast. Check out www.coretour.com for more details.
Then this Sunday, June 23 the first of 2 shows with our homies Sugarcult will go down. The first one’s at The Livery Theater in Ventura, CA. The show starts at 7pm and also features Audio Karate. The Livery is small, Sugarcult is big and it’s our hometown so… this show will sell out at the door - you can do two things, 1. Buy your ticket in advance at www.blackbirdworldempire.com or 2. show up early (5pm) and buy one before doors open. We can’t tell how much fun it’s going to be at such a small venue. We want to see all AOF fans up front singing along. So get your tix!
To close out the bad ass weekend this Monday, June 24 we take over THE HOUSE OF BLUES in Anaheim (Disneyland baby!) with Sugarcult, Audio Karate, Mind Driver and Death on Wednesday! AOF is first at 7pm! Doors are at 6pm so PLEASE show up early and allow time for traffic and parking. This show will also sell out at the door so 1. Get tix @ www.ticketmaster.com or get there early. Of course get up front and sing along! This is AOF’s 2nd time at an HOB and we are stoked. Put together the great bands and great sound and this show will rock! If you’re in OC - don’t miss it!
Now a few other things…
1st. THE A TEAM (our new street team) is growing by leaps and bounds - if you’re on it be sure to come up to the merch booth at any of the above shows for… well… something entirely too cool. If you’re not on THE A TEAM - you should take this time to join.
2nd. Be sure to download our new song “MTV” at www.mp3.com/aof and spread the word about the FREE mp3s to all your friends who are too cheap to buy the cd! : > )
3rd. Our Merch section is totally updated with photos and paypal! So why don’t you start the summer out with a snazzy new AOF T SHIRT to wear - be sure to see our new buttons too!
Big thanks to all for your support – feel free to email us at info@armyoffreshmen.com with any questions about the band, upcoming shows or just quality dating advice.
fighting the good fight,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 6/13/2002
Friends of the Freshmen,
First the shows this weekend.. The first is this Saturday, June 15th and it's an over 21er @ Bombays in Ventura, CA. We'll be on at 11pm - if you're legal stop by and say hi.
Next up is this Sunday, June 16th @ The Living Room in Goleta, CA. We just found out that this is an early show - AOF is first and will be on at 6pm! So if you're coming out - be there early or you will miss us and that would quite frankly suck! We'll be there with our friends YELLOWCARD, DON'T LOOK DOWN and BRIGHT LIFE.
We're also happy to announce that our new street team THE A TEAM is up and running and accepting members - if you think you're A TEAM material check it out and sign up - the first
mission is about to go out and you don't want to miss it!
As for the long wait regarding Warped Tour well it turns out AOF is confirmed for at least one date - JULY 12th in our hometown of VENTURA - we are stoked to play on Warped for the third year in a row. Although we miss our fans in the Mid West and East Coast (What Up Kansas, Indy, Philly, Jersey, New York!) and would love to have done Warped in those cities - don't worry... WE MAKE THIS SOLEMN PROMISE - WE WILL BE BACK.
Thanks to all who downloaded our new song "MTV" at www.mp3.com/aof last week - feel free to check it out if you haven't already and share the mp3s with a friend.
Here's the current tour dates so far for this summer - more coming as always - get tix in advance for the Sugarcult shows in VENTURA and ANAHEIM - they will sell out!
6/15/02 BOMBAYS (over 21), VENTURA, CA
6/16/02 LIVING ROOM, GOLETA, CA w/ YELLOWCARD (early show)
6/22/02 CORE TOUR VENICE BEACH, CA FREE SPORTS&MUSIC FEST
6/23/02 LIVERY THEATER, VENTURA CA w/ SUGARCULT
6/24/02 HOUSE OF BLUES, ANAHEIM, CA w/ SUGARCULT (early show)
6/27/02 JERRY'S PIZZA, BAKERSFEILD, CA w/ RUFIO
7/12/02 WARPED TOUR, VENTURA, CA w/ EVERYONE
7/24/02 MID STATE FAIR, PASO ROBLES, CA
7/25/02 MID STATE FAIR, PASO ROBLES, CA
7/26/02 MID STATE FAIR, PASO ROBLES, CA
7/27/02 MID STATE FAIR, PASO ROBLES, CA
7/28/02 VENTURA HARBOR, VENTURA, CA FREE AOF PICNIC and CONCERT
7/31/02 VENTURA COUNTY FAIR, VENTURA, CA
more TBA!
Thanks for your continued support - email us @ info@armyoffreshmen.com
your homies in the rock that won't stop,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 6/6/2002
Friends of The Freshmen!
The Army of Freshmen now have a site on MP3.COM! To celebrate we are releasing four mp3s there including the song “MTV” which is not available on our record! That’s right – a brand new AOF song!
Go to www.mp3.com/aof and download them now! While you’re at it you can forward this mail to friends so they can finally hear that band you’ve been saying so many nice things about - you have been saying nice things right? : > )
As for shows we’ve got some great ones coming up this month -
5/15/02 BOMBAYS in VENTURA (over 21)
5/16/02 THE LIVING ROOM in GOLETA w/ YELLOWCARD
5/22/02 THE CORE TOUR in VENICE BEACH – FREE FEST!
5/23/02 THE LIVERY THEATER in VENTURA w/ SUGARCULT
5/24/02 THE HOUSE OF BLUES in ANAHEIM w/ SUGARCULT
5/27/02 JERRY’S PIZZA in BAKERSFIELD w/ RUFIO
Keep checking the site as more shows are being announced every week and keep those AOF messages at the message board on www.warpedtour.com going and maybe you’ll see us on a date or two : > )
In other news… Do you live in Ventura County and have a place or know of a place where THE ARMY OF FRESHMEN could practice? Basements, garages, work shops, etc… - we’re looking for a new home. Pretty much anywhere where neighbors wouldn’t complain! If you can help email chris@armyoffreshmen.com
Also… the new Bomb Squad (AOF STREET TEAM) is coming - more on that next week!
Thanks as always for your continued support and feel free to drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com we answer all mail personally.
Your MP3.coming boys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
For more check out the new www.armyoffreshmen.com
NEWS - 5/30/2002
Hey!
We'll be taking the next two weeks off to work on some new songs. We've got some great jams in the works - ask for "Reversal of Fortune" next time you see us. Great shows are being lined up for the summer too - we already have dates with Sugarcult in Ventura 6/23 and Anaheim 6/24. (We recommend advance tickets for both those shows - ticketmaster.com for the HOB show and blackbirdworldempire.com for the Ventura show.) We'll also be back to rock Bakersfield with Rufio 6/27 (the show in Bako last week RULED - great people there, thanks to all you came out!). Last but not least we'll be at THE CORE TOUR in Venice Beach on 6/22. The Core Tour is a FREE extreme sports fest on the beach - do not miss it!
New Bomb Squad is on the way - keep posted here for the latest!
your underdog rockers,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 5/25/2002
Friends of The Freshmen!
A new era has dawned. Is there finally peace in the Middle East? No, not quite. Did George Lucas find a decent actor to play Anakin Skywalker. Hell no! Did AOF find out if they’ll be on the Warped Tour? No, not yet. Then what is it you ask?
Our site has a new look!
That’s right. We know. We know. Don’t let those tears of joy fall into your laptop. Dan and Owen have labored long and hard to bring a new look to the site. You'll find all the great site features you have come to love - news updates like this one, tour dates, ventings (essays by different band members), band member’s email and AOL IM names, lyrics, the story behind the lyrics (!), the story behind AOF’s early demos (which is like a history of the band), links to all the AOF fan sites and now not 1 but 2 AOF Yahoo Groups where you can go to meet other fans!
Email dan@armyoffreshmen.com and owen@armyoffreshmen.com with your thoughts, hopes and dreams for the little site with the big heart and the unpaid graphic designers.
Ok. Shows! Tonight the rock descends upon Bakersfield, CA. with a fury rarely seen. We will be back at Jerry’s Pizza today - Saturday, May 25. It’s all ages and the show starts @ 8pm and also on the bill is old school punk legends The Dickies and new school pop punkers Never Heard Of It along with some local bands. (AOF and The Dickies - seems weird but oh well!) Our last show there rocked so we hope to top it - if you’re in Bako or if you’re up for a drive - we’ll see ya there! Check the tour dates for more info.
Speaking of tour dates - we got added to not one but two great shows with Sugarcult in June! The first is Sunday, June 23rd @ The Livery Theater in Ventura and the second is Monday, June 24th @ The HOUSE OF BLUES in Anaheim. These shows will sell out so buy tickets in advance - go to blackbirdworldempire.com for the Ventura show or got to ticketmaster for the Anaheim one. We need AOF fans in the house for these - so get your tix now!
Thanks to all who posted a message at www.warpedtour.com - keep it up and maybe we’ll see some results!
your friends in Ventura with a new site,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 5/21/2002
Yo, yo, yo...
Sorry to all who were messed up over the cancelation of the LA City College show. Sometimes the wacky world of rock doesn't always work out they way one would hope. It was great to play out in Palm Desert though and HI to our new fans out there!
This weekend we head in land again to make our triumphant return to Jerry's Pizza in Bakersfield! The show is this Saturday Night and also on the bill is old school punk legends The Dickies (pretty weird). It's all ages and starts at 8pm. Hope to see some of you Lancaster peeps make the drive.
We have some killer June shows we're getting ready to announce - so keep posted here - alas still no final verdict on Warped - as Tom Petty said, "the waiting is the hardest part".
your double chinning when photo taking friends in Ventura,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. Go out and buy our friends, Something Corporate's new CD - take a look at the band thank you list - we're on it (!) but... they spelt our name wrong. Ouch! Still cool though!
NEWS - 5/17/2002
Last minute news!
We will NOT be at The LA City College show on Saturday afternoon! We will instead be at The Grand Opening of Discount Music in Palm Desert, CA. It's big free fest they're having so if you're out in that area or know someone who is - please come out! We'll be on in the afternoon - call 760-341-3171 for info! Our apologies to anyone who was planning to com out to that. We'll be back in LA next month - so keep posted!
good news on the way - check back soon!
your homies getting ready to drive to Atascadero,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 5/15/2002
Hey True Believers!
After a week off - we'll be back on the attack this weekend with not one not two but three shows - here's the details...
SHOW 1. Friday, May 17th @ Atascadero Rec Center in Atascadero, CA (by San Luis Obispo). Show starts @ 8pm. AOF at 9pm. All Ages. We just got on this benefit for a local school - so we want to see all you SLOers there. For info and directions call 805-462-4212.
SHOW 2. Saturday, May 18th @ LA City College. FREE early afternoon show - 1pm. Join AOF on a sunny LA afternoon. Also on the bill is onesidezero. For directions and info call 310-403-1696.
SHOW 3. Same day later that night - we'll be at our home away from home - Bombay's in Ventura. AOF @ 10pm. Bombay's is unfortunately over 21 - so if you can't make it - send your parents!
Need more AOF love? Of course you do. Join the YAHOO ARMY OF FRESHMEN Group! You can find it by going to LINKS on our site. It's been updated a lot lately - new pics and links - so be sure to check it out and post a message - you'll meet a lot of good people there. Also if you can believe it - another AOF YAHOO club has sprung up - check that out to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/armyoffreshmen/
Wanna read two great Army of Freshmen interviews? Head to www.popzineonline.com and www.soundriot.com
Wanna help before the street team gets going? Head to www.warpedtour.com and post a message about how you want to see Army of Freshmen there!
Thanks to everybody who wrote us last week - it means alot. As always The Army of Freshmen answer all emails so drop us a line @ info@armyoffreshmen.com
your brothers from another mother,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
COMING SOON... NEW AOF STREET TEAM and NEW AOF SITE!
NEWS - 5/7/2002
Hey Homies!
Greetings from AOF headquarters. Nice to have a weekend off for the first time in two months but there is no rest for those who rock so we'll be back at it this Wednesday, May 8th for a free college show at UC Riverside - it's private (but it isn't) so if you live in the area come on out. We'll be playing outside at 6 pm and they'll be free food!
Also we just confirmed a show in Atascadero, CA. on the 17th - Atascasdero is right above San Luis Obispo so we want to see all you cool kids who were at the Sugarcult show there! It's benefit for a local music program and we'll be playing with two other local bands. The follwing day Saturday the 18th we'll be doing a FREE LA show at LA City College at 1pm - so of course you should come out and kick in the sun with us! That night we'll be rocking the old heads at Bombays so if you are over 21 - be there.
Meanwhile if you're craving for more AOF in your life check out www.popzineonline.com where you can find a brand new Army of Freshmen interview - be warned - they ask a lot of wacky questions-so it's not your average interview. Also be sure to get a good look at the banner on the main page - it's AOF's own Mike Rini along with a line of kids - it's so cool - I put on my desk top.
As for all those questions about AOF on the Warped Tour this summer - we'll be honest - we still don't know and YES it's pissing us off as much as you - say a prayer, bomb a message board - hopefully something will work. As soon as we get a YES or NO - we'll let you know!
your brothers in rock,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. New bomb squad coming soon!
NEWS - 4/29/2002
Ok. This past weekend's shows were some of the best we EVER played. The shows with Sugarcult in SLO and Lancaster were just amazing. You couldn't ask for a better crowd. They were totally energetic and postive and it was a real honor to be there. I mean it's not every day Aaron can stage with his guitar on and not get dropped. It was a friggin blast. A bonus for me was getting totally swarmed in the pit almost about to be mushed to death and this amazing looking girl picked me up and pushed back onto stage. It was like a Lifetime movie "In The Pit - A Love Story". Ok - I'm rambling... what else? Oh yeah - we've said it before but Sugarcult and Fairview are awesome bands and people - it was great to get to hang with them again. Big hellos to all the cool people we got to meet at the shows - I'll play in those two towns till my face falls - hopefully we'll be back soon! The two shows with Yellowcard were cool too - good to see those guys again and all our local hardcore homies - props as always but after SLO and Lancaster - it's hard to live up to that!
So what's up next? Well be taking a long deserved weekend off after our busiest April yet but we're in the process of booking a few shows in May - check the tour dates - we'll be doing a FREE afternoon weekend show in LA on the 18th along with a FREE afternoon college show in Riverside on the 8th - plus a show I'm really stoked about our return to Bakersfield on the 24th!
Also in the works is THE BOMB SQUAD. Now let's face it the old Army of Freshmen street team is a mess - so we're going to start all over - look for details soon. Yes that does mean you'll have to sign up again (NOT YET!) but at least we can rid of those slackers and really get things moving! We have much spreading of the word to do this summer!
thanks again to everybody who came out this weekend - hope to see you again!
your pumped on SLO and Lancaster homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike otherwise known as THE ARMY OF FRESHMEN!
NEWS - 4/26/2002
Everybody ready for the shows this weekend?
See below for info and don't forget there are 2 shows Sunday at The Livery and you should get your tickets now in advance - go to venturamusicscene.com or call 805-794-4714. Big bands - small room - don't miss it!
stoked to see everybody - bring a friend or ten!
ready to rock,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 4/23/2002
Greetings!
Well it was an interesting weekend of shows for us - remind us never to play a pre 4:20 festival again - let's just say the stoner frat scene didn't quite know what to make of the old Army of Freshmen - the fact we weren't screaming "who's got the herb?" every 5 seconds probably didn't help us much but we didn't want to fake it. If you could see past the clouds of weed - we really played a great show! It's all good though - seeing all our friends at Bombays on Saturday and playing to a small but awesome crowd at Chain Reaction on Sunday was worth it! Met some great new bands (props to Face The Fact) and great people too - Mind Driver merch girls we apologize for the guest list mix up.
Ok... onto the week we've been wating for! This Friday, Saturday and Sunday are three shows that you don't want to miss. Now I know what you're thinking - Chris - you always say that - well this time I mean it. We are playing w/ some AWESOME bands. Here's the details...
FRIDAY, APRIL 26th @ TRINITY HALL in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA.
w/ SUGARCULT, YELLOWCARD and FAIRVIEW
SATURDAY, APRIL 27th @ THE CEDAR CENTER in LANCASTER, CA.
w/ SUGARCULT and FARIVIEW
SUNDAY, APRIL 28th @ THE LIVERY THEATER in VENTURA, CA.
w/ YELLOWCARD and THE LAST MILE
How cool are those shows? Now a heads up on the Ventura date - the Livery is an awesome but small venue therefore there will be 2 shows - a 4pm and a 7pm. That means all you youngsters who can't go out on school nights can make the afternoon one! But... these shows will sell out and we reccomend you don't take your chances at the door - GET THEM IN ADVANCE. It's simple you go to venturamusicscene.com or blackbirdproductions.com or call 805-794-4714 for tickets. Hell go to both shows - you never know what to expect. In fact we're hooking up any fan who comes to both shows with a special gift - just bring both tickets stubs to our merch booth and we'll hook you up!
If you need more info on the shows - check our tour dates section and come hang out at the shows - they're gonna be amazing!
your ready for this weekend boys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. Send us email... go to the contact section to get your favorite AOF member's email address and feel free to ask him personal questions about what The Army of Freshmen's van really smells like!
PPS. My tour log slack continues - I promise - I will get to it... 9insert theme music to "An Amercian Tale" here.
NEWS - 4/17/2002
Hey Hey!
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our show at The Troubadour Monday Night. It was an awesome turn out and it was really cool to see so many AOF shirts. We really appreciate you guys and girls coming to LA on a Monday Night - we owe you one. : > ) We think the night should produce some great things for us and we will keep you posted on the developments.
While we're saying thanks - props to all the great people who came out and saw us over the past two weeks throughout the Mid West - we met SO many amazing people and got to see alot of old friends again. We had a great time! Be sure to check our TOUR LOG section of the website over the next few weeks - we will be posting stories from the tour! YOu don't want to miss these adventures - more happened in two weeks then the past two months!
Now onto the future - we've got a big weekend of AOF shows lined up...
FIRDAY NIGHT 4/19/02 - we return to Tempe, Arizona for an all ages show at Boston's with Slightly Stoopid!
SATURDAY NIGHT 4/20/02 - home in Ventura, CA. for a over 21 show at Bombays!
SUNDAY NIGHT 4/21/02 - we are STOKED to be back at Chain Reaction in Anaheim - we want to see our small but awesome OC following in the house! : > )
for info on all those shows - hit the TOUR DATES section on www.armyoffreshmen.com
Last but least the super big YELLOWCARD/ARMY OF FRESHMEN show @ The Livery Theater is now on sale! This show will sell out in advance and promises to be awesome - both bands could sell this small venue out twice so don't miss it! You can get tickets now by calling - 805-794-4714 or by going to www.venturamusicscene.com
that's all for now folks - drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com and we WILL write you back!
your back home homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 4/14/2002
GREETINGS FROM GOOD OLD VENTURA!
Yes The Army of Freshmen have returned home in one piece after what was an amazing two week tour of the Mid West. We played some great shows with some great bands (Split Habit, Asking Autumn, Whippersnapper, Saving Face, Jerk Alert, JV Allstars, Sugarland Run to name a few!), made a lot of new friends and slept in a lot of basements - a good time for all indeed. Besides a slight cold/allergy/altitude atttack suffered by certain frontman all is well in AOF land.
As for the tour log which was neglected - have no fear all the trials and tribualtions of the past two weeks will be documented in full - every week we will add a new story - so go to tour dates on Monday for the first editon - A MAN NAMED PO-OP (a tale of car accidents, private movies and bad nick names.) It's a story you don't want to miss! As for the future...
Well this MONDAY, APRIL 15 is the long awaited FREE BMI SHOWCASE we've been begging you to go to for the past couple weeks and it's not to late for YOU to get into it for FREE! Just email chris@armyoffreshmen.com by Monday morning and we will put you and whoever you need (that's right unlimited) on the guest list. The Troub is in Hollywood and is all ages. Now ok - it's a school night but AOF plays first - doors 7:30 AOF @ 8pm. Come on... a FREE AOF show? Do you really want to miss it? Of course you don't - so email us now! The show will rock - AOF is coming off two weeks on the road to rock the collective socks of the music industry - BE THERE!
hit tour dates for the great Cali shows coming up this month and don't forget we return to Arizona on Friday... lots of news in the coming weeks - keep checking back...
see you Monday - your suffering from severe back pain due to the van we just got out of homeboys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 4/12/2002
Hi from Colorado. Our Mid West tour is almost over and we're getting ready to head back to Cali for the BIG Troubadour show - remember we can get you in for free! Just email chris@armyoffreshmen.com The show is this coming Monday, April 15th - doors 7:45 and AOF @ 8:00 - WE NEED YOU THERE!
drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com with any questions or comments - we write back!
playing with a girl's He Man collection in Colorado,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 4/9/2002
Hey!
You on the Troub list yet? Time is running out and we want YOU there - email chris@armyoffreshmen.com to get into the LA show for free!
still on the road,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 4/5/2002
Hey everybody!
Bad news - the Sugarcult/AOF show in Reno has been canceled. The promoter skipped town. Bastard! So either we get home a day early or there's a chance we may do a show in San Francisco - we will keep you posted - Kansas looks grimmer and grimmer. Chicago was cool! Rockford tonight!
seeing snow flakes in April,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Mike, Oné
Are you on the guest list for the FREE LA show? - Email chris@armyoffreshmen.com to get on!
NEWS - 4/4/2002
Hey! Still no Kansas show... urgh... but tickets for the Yellowcard/AOF show in Ventura on April 28th are on pre sale by going to blackbirdworldempire.com or calling 805-794-4714. This will sell out - get them now! See ya tonight in Chicago!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Mike, Oné
NEWS - 4/3/2002
Show tonight in Indianapolis! Still no date in Kansas - we'll keep you posted! Email chris@armyoffreshmen.com to get on the guest list for the LA show! Check out the tour log!
your homies in Indy,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 3/31/2002
What’s Up! We are leaving TODAY to go on a two-week tour of the Mid West! Hell Yeah! Back on the road again! We also have some GREAT California shows lined up with bands like Sugarcult and Yellowcard when we get back too. At the bottom of this update will be a full run down of all our April shows. A couple quick notes before we give you the dates though...
We can’t seem to find a show in Kansas! We are looking to book Monday April 8 and or Tuesday April 9 anywhere in the state. We’re up to do a house party at this point - so if you can help at all in finding us a show. Email chris@armyoffreshmen.com ASAP – we’ll be checking it from the road.
We are in need of showers and or lodgings in a couple different towns - if you can help in Indianapolis, Chicago, Rockford, Kansas and Denver email chris@armyoffreshmen.com ASAP. Yes - you too can have The Army of Freshmen raiding your fridge. We don’t need beds - just a floor and a shower. : > )
As soon as we get back from tour we are doing a FREE show at The Troubadour in LA. We NEED you there. It’s a Monday night which we know sucks but we play right at 8 and we can get you and whoever you need on the guest list. This is one of the industry showcase things where we need AOF fans in support. If you’ve ever wanted to help us out - this is the night we need it. Email chris@armyoffreshmen.com to get on the list! Bring a friend - bring ten - we’ll get ALL of them in for FREE!
The hometown show at The Livery in Ventura on April 28th will now be with our friends Yellowcard. This show WILL SELL OUT and tickets we be on sale in advance at www.venturamusicscene.com get them NOW - The Livery is awesome but small - this show will be amazing.
The Tour Log - well I’ll take full responsibility for that - I SUCK. That and we spent like all our time cramped in our crummy van. I will TRY to do a better job with this two week run so keep checking there!
As for this summer - hope this answers all those mails - we are still waiting on whether or not we will be on the Warped Tour - we want on that thing with all our heart and we are trying but it’s out of our control - if you’re the religious type say a prayer for us. Everybody else keep spreading the word! Warped or not - we WILL be doing some type of tour this summer.
As always - thank you so much for your support - your emails, letters, ims - you guys just rule and we feel really honored to have such great fans/friends - ok - here’s the shows - we want to see everybody there! Drop us an email at info@armyoffreshmen.com and we’ll get back to ya!
Your Heading West Homeboys of Rock,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike – THE ARMY OF FRESHMEN
4/3/02 Festivillia, Indianapolis, IN
8pm w/ Fuller, Hero of the Year (317) 635-8464
4/4/02 Fireside Bowl, Chicago, IL
8pm w/ Split Habit (773) 486-2700
4/5/02 The Divine Cup, Rockford, IL
8pm w/ Split Habit (815) 965-6247
4/6/02 Club 770, Madison, WI
9pm w/ Saving Face (608) 332-0509
4/7/02 The Conquest, Dyersville, IA
5pm w/ Jerk Alert (563) 875-6415
4/9/02 Kansas
to be announced – check the site!
4/10/02 Joyo Theater, Lincoln, NE
6pm w/ JV Allstars (402) 464-2261
4/11/02 The Raven, Denver, CO
7pm w/ Whippersnapper (720) 434-8550
4/12/02 Suite 13, Lindon, UT
8pm w/ Ritalin, Sugarland Run (801) 785-7313
4/13/02 New Oasis, Reno, NV
8pm w/ Sugarcult, Fairview (775) 359-4020
4/15/02 The Troubadour, Hollywood, CA
8pm BMI FREE SHOWCASE!! (310) 276-6168
4/19/02 Boston’s, Tempe, AZ
8pm w/ Slightly Stoopid (480) 831-0822
4/21/02 Chain Reaction, Anaheim, CA
8pm w/ Exit Only, My Superhero (714) 635-6067
4/26/02 Trinity Hall, San Luis Obispo, CA
8pm w/ Sugarcult, Yellowcard (805) 987-2026
4/27/02 Cedar Center, Lancaster, CA
8pm w/ Sugarcult, Fairview (661) 635-8175
4/28/02 The Livery Theater, Ventura, CA
7pm w/ Yellowcard, Last Mile (805) 794-4714
5/8/02 UC Riverside, Riverside, CA
5pm (909) 787-1012
NEWS - 3/18/2002
Hey!
The in store in Santa Maria this weekend was great! Good turn out, met some cool kids and despite a cruddy PA system - it was quite the rocking night! Thanks to Ben, Launch Pad and Wherehouse for hooking it up!
This Saturday Night we're at good old Bombays in Ventura for some over 21 rock (send your parents!) and then we'll be off for a MID WEST TOUR the first two weeks of April. Speaking of that tour - KANSAS!!! We need your help. We SO want to visit but we are having a hard time finding a show there - if you can help or can reccomend a room feel free to email chris@armyoffreshmen.com - if you did before with a reccomendation - do it again! We're running out of time and we really want to get back there. Also if you see a city you live in on the tour dates - help us out! Send your email and we'll send you some posters to hang up.
In other news head over to soundriot.com - it's a killer music site that has an ARMY OF FRESHMEN interview up. There's also some groovy AOF pics in the media section too! Stop by and check out the interview - they also have a great selection of band interviews from back issues.
As for you Cali kids - did you see the great shows coming when we get back from tour in April - LA, SLO, LANCASTER, VENTURA with SUGARCULT no less - be there!
you know where to find us - drop us a line @ info@armyoffreshmen.com
till the next news,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 3/13/2002
We are now back from our Southwest tour! We got to meet some great people and play on some great shows in Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Thanks to everybody who came out to the shows and helped us in anyway.
We didn’t have much computer access on the road but we did keep a tour log on paper. We’ll be putting up the belated entries over the next few days - so be sure to check out the TOUR LOG section.
Now onto new shows - This Saturday, March 16th we will be doing a free in store show at Wherehouse Music in Santa Maria, CA. The show starts at 7pm and Launch Pad will be opening up. For more info and directions call 805-928-7071. We want to see all you SLOers in the house!
Army of Freshmen WILL be doing a two week Mid West Tour in April. Below is a list of tour dates for the next month. New shows are being added all the time so be sure to check the tour dates at www.armyoffreshmen.com for updated info. If you can help book a show in Kansas or Colorado - we want to hear from you email chris@armyoffreshmen.com
3/16/02 Santa Maria, CA – Wherehouse Music
3/23/02 Ventura, CA – Bombay’s (over 21 only)
1/3/02 Indianapolis, IN – Festivillia
1/4/02 Chicago, IL – Fireside Bowl
1/5/02 Rockford, IL – Divine Cup
1/6/02 Madison, WI - Club 770
4/7/02 Iowa – tba
4/9/02 Kansas – tba
4/10/02 Lincoln, NE – Joyo Theater
4/12/02 Colorado – tba
4/13/02 Lindon, Utah – Suite 13
4/15/02 Hollywood, CA – The Troubadour
4/21/02 Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
4/28/02 Ventura, CA – Livery Theater
For more info on the above shows - hit TOUR DATES.
Drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com we answer all mail and we would love to hear from you!
Keep spreading the word and thank you for all your support! We’re working on a new email program so hopefully we can our email list out to you every week!
your back from tour homeboys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 3/6/2002
AOF is on the road right now touring in the South West - check out the schedule in tour dates and stories from the road in the tour log section!
When we get back we'll post the mid west dates for April!
see ya on the road!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 2/25/2002
Yo! Yo! Yo!
The Troubadour show last night kicked ass! Thanks mucho to the AOF fans who got tickets in advance and made it in to the sold out show. Christi of the merch, Nina, Jessica, Jackie, Candice, Jessie, Sandra and more were in the house to see what I think was one of our best shows ever. To top it off we made a lot of new fans (HI to you!) and had a GREAT time with the exception of guest list drama and having our producer stuck outside. Brilliant night though. We met one of the members of The Hippos for crying out loud! Thanks to Something Corporate for the hook up and everybody at the Troub. Can't wait to back to the LA/OC area soon! Now onto...
THE SOUTH WEST TEST! That's right AOF is off on a mini tour of the south west starting this Friday! We'll be in Vegas, Tempe, Albuquerque, Dallas, Houston and more - so head over to the tour dates and check it out! By all means if you live out there - you NEED to be there and please spread the word. The shows should be small but fun and we want to see you there! If all goes well we'll be doing a MID WEST TEST in April - keep your fingers crossed!
Also... last night - we handed out copies of our new single MTV. This for now is only available at shows - so be sure to grab one! Later this month will have them available via mail - we'll let you know when.
thanks for your continued support and email us @ info@armyoffreshmen.com - we answer it all!
your friends,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 2/19/2002
Thank you so much to the awesome crowd that showed up to our video shoot on Sunday! It was by far the best concert of the year and the energy the crowd brought was the reason why. Thanks to everybody for being so cool and rocking out hard for 6 straight takes of us lip synching. Our director was stoked on it and we can't thank him enough - DON BURTON ROCKS! Once the video is edited we'll have it available at shows - we'll keep you posted! The night was just perfect especially when we got that 12 year old his first kiss on stage and then had him crowd surfing to top it off. For those of you who missed it - man did you ever miss a good one! Don't make it a habit.
So this Saturday Night is the WAY big KROQ sponsored show with SOMETHING CORPORATE at The Troubadour and we are stoked to announce that it is SOLD OUT! That's right no more tickets what so ever! So if any of you were lucky enough to score tickets - we will see you there. AOF plays first so get there @ 8pm! This show is going to be huge and it'd be nice to have an AOF fan or two there amongst all the SC fans.
For all you old folks we'll be at Bombays in Ventura for an over show on Friday Night to test the Troub set. Stop by if you can.
Now... finally for tour news. Well... it's not all good. Once again for reasons beyond our control fate has conspired to keep AOF away for the fans on the east coast. What was originally planned to be a full US tour is now two small tours. "The Southwest Test" in March and "The Midwest Test" in April. Confirmed dates are up in the tour dates section for Nevada (3/1), Arizona (3/2), New Mexico (3/3) and Texas (3/8)! So if you live in any of those states start planning those road trips!
Now on a personal note to our frustated but loyal fans on the east coast (especially Philly, Jersey and New York). We are bummed and mad that we can't come out to see you next month. It boils down to a lot of things but I'll be honest and say money is a big one. So if we get a big record deal - don't call us sell outs! It'll only mean we can actually tour on the east coast more! Before you start hopping off bridges though - know this - we fully intend to see you this summer. That I can promise. Please be patient and don't forget about us! The more you spread the word the better chance we have of coming to see you. When we do - it's gonna be sick - so hang in there! (Plus if we don't make out there my mom will disown me so you can thank her next you see us!)
That's it for now - THANKS to everybody who rocked out hard on Sunday - it was a night we won't soon forget. I love how are shows feel like a big family - we are really lucky to have you. It was just a great night and such a positive experience. : > ) I'll shut up already - I'm starting to blush.
Email us @ info@armyoffreshmen.com - we want to hear from you!
your appreciative band dudes,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. Don't miss an AOF concert - pass it on! : > )
NEWS - 2/15/2002
re: VIDEO SHOOT SHOW 2/17/02 in VENTURA and AOF "ON THE RADIO" 2/16/02 AVAILABLE LIVE ON THE NET)
Hey y'all!
Sorry for the slack in updates but Aaron and I were down in Louisiana tripping the live fantastic at Mardi Gras! We're back now and there is much to talk about so let's get down to the details...
This weekend is our VIDEO SHOOT show! That's right it'll be this Sunday, Feb. 17th at The Livery Theatre in Ventura. It's an all ages show that starts promptly at 7:00 pm. Also on the bill is the rocking pop punk band Mind Driver from Orange County. The Livery is located on 34 N. Palm St. which is smack dab in downtown Ventura. It's a small venue so get there early - it will be packed! Now for this video thang - during the show we will be shooting some footage for our first ever video for the song "MTV". So we need you there rocking out! It's gonna be a low budget video but we want our fans in it. So matter where you live make the trek and be in the video! For you youngsters - keep in mind it's an early show and will be over before 10pm. So you've got no excuses to miss it! If you need more info you can call 805-394-4714. It's way worth the drive cause it'll also be a full AOF headlining show.
Since we're doing a video for a song not on our record we've gotten a lot of requests for the lyrics - so for you hardcores - here they are - feel free to memorize the chorus and sing along at the show! They changed quite a bit in the studio so if you think you knew um - take a close look!
MTV
every time my parents were gone
they’d hire this baby sitter named Dawn
I’d stay up late, watch MTV
it opened up a whole new world to me
she always used to say that ever Friday
like the whole high school would go (let’s go)
over to the school’s gymnasium to bask in the rocknroll
there were mullets, hessians, skaters, jocks
new wave band geek brains
they’d all get together, dance forever
cause the music made them the same
save the last dance for me
before I pull the plug would you set me free
my life sucks it’s not the one I see on MTV, yeah
I grew up, Dawn got knocked up, MTV got huge
by the time it was my turn to rock and roll
I realized we were used
cause the fable on the cable made it able for the label
turn the table on the music scene (what?)
when you’re just 13 what the hell’s that mean
how are you supposed to know
mullets, hessians, skaters, jocks
punk rock kids with chains
they couldn’t stay together and dance forever
money made the music change
save the last dance for me
before I pull the plug would you set me free
my life sucks it’s not the one I see on MTV, yeah
it was the old rock and roll versus the new remote control
and a holy war was waged
but the billions of civilians forgot who were the villains
and the underdog died on stage
I want my MTV, yeah, yeah, but don’t it want me
save the last dance for me
before I fall apart would you set me free
I still know the way that we could
save the last dance for me
before I pull the plug would you set me free
The Real World sucks it’s not the one I see on MTV
the one I see on MTV, yeah!
Print out and repeat out loud ten million times! : > )
Also... this Saturday Night Chris and Owen will be guest hosting the radio show The Rock Revolution (95.9 in the Ventura/Santa Barbara area). Now if you don't live there - don't worry! You can go to the show's website - www.therockrevolution.com and listen on line! The show airs 10pm Pacific Time so do the math if you live elsewhere! They'll be on hosting for the full two hours and it should be a good time.
Also - if you live in Ventura County - grab a copy of the Ventura County Star today (2/15/02) and check out the AOF article in the Time Out section!
So that's that - we'll see you at the show - bring a friend or ten and as always - Thanks for your continued support!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. Tour is coming!!! Stay tuned.
NEWS - 2/6/2002
Man! The dates in Feb. have changed again but... for the better! We just got added to the KROQ sponsored SOMETHING CORPORATE show on Saturday, February 23rd @ The Troubadour in Hollywood! I can't think of a better last show before tour. Listen... this show will sell out so get your tickets now from Ticketmaster! We want the front of the crowd full with AOF supporters singing along! This is our first time playing a KROQ sponsored show let alone with our friends Something Corporate who are blowing up on radio with "If You C Jordan". More on this show later - let's get to this week!
This Thursday Night (2/7/02) The Army of Freshmen are playing on another great show this time with our friends NO MOTIV at Savannah's in Lancaster, CA. The show starts early 6 pm - so you plan on coming get there early!!! It's out first time in Lancaster - so if you live out there in the desert come hang out!
Ok. Video and tour info... we don't know what the hell is up with the video yet but we do know we are doing an all ages hometown show in Ventura on the 17th at The Livery Theater (downtown). It'll be early since it's a Sunday and should be jammed - so come on out! If you live in Ventura County and want to hang out some flyers - email your address to chris@armyoffreshmen.com and we can send you some.
Tour. Well... we do have some dates finally but we're not putting them up yet - be patient. We don't want to put anything on the site that isn't confirmed. As always if you can book an all ages show in your area or know someone who can - we want to hear from you! Once we start announcing dates - we need your help it is the "POOR TOUR 2002" after all. Everything from flyering to housing to food - we'll let you know soon.
So we have some great shows coming up in Feb. and then the "POOR TOUR 2002" in March and April - what more can you ask for? Don't answer that (!)
keep them emails coming - it's good to hear from you!
your homies,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. Oh yeah - here's a weird one - if you live in Ventura County and let's say your dad or mom happens to own a workshop or buisiness or garage that you can make lots of noise in and they'd let 6 guys pratice there - we want to hear from you! E mail chris@armyoffreshmen.com. Thanks!
NEWS - 1/29/2002
Hey Everybody!
Just got back from the studio where we mixed our new song “MTV” and we’re all really stoked on it. Next up is getting it mastered and then setting up the details for the video shoot which we will post here this week.
In other news - there’s been some changes to the tour dates in February - a couple shows were canceled (Living Room, Alehouse, Cal Poly, Sonoma) and a few were added including a Feb. 23rd date with Yellowcard and Finch in Santa Barbara! That show should be awesome and will be our last one till we go on tour in March and April!
As for that national tour - YES! It’s still happening! Where are we playing? I have no idea yet! It’s being put together by a few people but I’m told we should have most of the March dates by this weekend. We don’t really want to post any shows till they are totally confirmed. It’ll be a very low budget tour at really small venues but that should make it even cooler! We’re hoping to do at least 30 dates around the country. All the shows will be all ages! Right now I can till you this - it starts Friday March 1st in Las Vegas and ends April 28th in Ventura, CA. Once we start nailing down the dates - we’ll be asking for help in promoting the shows if you live close by - so keep checking back! We may even be propositioning for a place to stay? So if you always wanted a band to eat your food and play your video games - let us know and of course if you book shows email chris@armyoffreshmen.com
Our next show will be February 7th in Lancaster, CA. @ Savannah’s with No Motiv and Fairview! It’s our first time in Lancaster and with two great bands nonetheless - if you’re in the area – be there! For you locals - you DON’T want to miss the show at The Livery Theatre on the 17th - it’s early Sunday Night show at a really cool venue and all ages nonetheless!
So that’s what’s up? Any questions - drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com We write back!
Can’t wait to get back on the road!
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 1/22/2002
Ok. Chain Reaction in Anaheim rocked! It was our first time there and we were blown away by how cool the people were. We got a great response from Mind Driver’s fans and we are stoked to come back to the room - looks like at the end of our national tour in April. We also did an interview for Sound Riot - we’ll let you know when that’s out. Bottom line - Chain Reaction rules.
As for that tour - it is still in the planning stages but we’re hoping to have some dates for you in the next week or two. We’re really excited to get back out there and see everyone. If you can help book an all ages show in your area email chris@armyoffreshmen.com
Right now we are back @ Orange Whip studios in Santa Barbara (where The Ataris and Nerf Herder record) doing a new song for Blue Hand Records “MTV” – so far it’s sounding like the best thing we’ve ever done. We should finish it up this week so it can be ready for the video for in February. So as you can see a lot is going on - we will keep you posted as it happens!
This Saturday, Jan. 26th we’ll be doing a local bar show (I know, I know) at Bombay’s in Ventura with US Crush - so if you’re in the area and you’re old - stop by! The show at The Living Room in Goleta has been canceled so our next all ages show is Feb. 7th in Lancaster, CA. with NO MOTIV and FAIRVIEW! Then the big show Feb. 17th in Ventura for the video!
Drop us a line at info@armyoffreshmen.com we’d love to hear from you!
your recording till midnight fools,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, One’, Mike
NEWS - 1/17/2002
Hey!
BIG thanks to everybody who came out to the Troubadour show this past Tuesday! We had a great turn out and it was awesome to see so many familar faces (props to the fine people of Bakersfield for making the trek). I know I say it way too much but it means a lot. We know what a pain in the ass it is to drive around in LA and find parking let alone the fact it's a school night but you did - and for that we here at Army of Freshmen head quarters salute you!
So this Sunday (Jan. 20) is our first time ever @ CHAIN REACTION in ANAHEIM, CA. - we've been trying to get in there forever and we are stoked. Let alone it's the Mind Driver video shoot! Mind Driver is a great band we happened to meet at the show on Tuesday - so if you're in or around the Orange County area - BE THERE! We're on third but it's safe to get there at 8 - never can be too safe at shows. Contact info is on the tour dates page.
In other news right before we played in LA Tuesday - the Olympic torch passed the club! We tried to get our driver Tafffy J to tackle the torch bearer but common sense prevailed. Bummer too - it would of made great footage for the video cam. Oh well... maybe in another four years!
your brothers from another mother,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 1/13/2002
Ready for Tuesday? You better be cause it's the first AOF show of 2002!
This Tuesday, January 15th an ALL AGES show @ The Troubadour in Hollywood. We'll be playing with US Crush, Mind Driver and B9.
We open the show at 8pm sharp - so get there early. Also there's still time to get on the discount ticket list (only 5 bucks!) at the door - email chris@armyoffreshmen.com if you want on the list!
The Troubadour is located on 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. The club's number is 310-276-6186.
In other news - big thanks to everybody who emailed regarding a room to play on our NATIONAL TOUR in March and April. We are working hard on getting it together and will keep you posted as it develops. If you know a good all ages room in your area or even better - you can book a show in your area - email chris@armyoffreshmen.com - he will be happy to hear from you.
Also - The venue for the first ever AOF video shoot is booked along with our first show ever at Chain Reaction in Anaheim but before we give you details on that -first things first - get yo bootay to the Troub on Tuesday!
see ya then!
your running out of gas in the ghetto home boys,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
NEWS - 1/8/2002
GREETINGS and WELCOME to 2002!
Well it must be a new year cause the website's finally been updated! I know. I know... don't let those tears of joy drop onto your keyboard.
So what's new? A bunch of new tour dates are up and our brand new bio is up too along with some other small stuff. Coming soon is a new ventings (the 2001 Jefes) and new pics! So stay tuned for that. What's new with AOF... well lot's of cool stuff. Shall we begin?
1. We are going back into the studio to record the song "MTV" in late January with Jay Ferguson (Jay produced our record) and even cooler - we are doing a video for the song in February! Once we have more details on both we will let you know but both things are very good news! Yes this means a video shoot you can be in - info coming.
2. We will be doing a few shows on the RX BANDITS tour in February - as soon as we know when and where we'll add them to the tour dates and... don't hold your breath but there is talk (at this point it's just talk) of a national AOF tour in March and April - how much would that rule!?! As details occur - you will know!
3. For all of you in the So. Cal. we need you to be at The Troubadour in Hollywood on Tuesday, January 15th - it's our first time there and we need mass support. If you live near there drop us a line and we'll let you know how you can help!
So this year is going to kick ass and we want you to be a part of it - join the bomb squad - we promise to run that better - and start spreading the good word! Also my new year's resolution is to update this news all the time - so keep coming here for the latest on AOF.
your boys for 2002,
Chris, Aaron, Owen, Dan, Oné, Mike
PS. Thank you all for your support last year. It was the best year so far for this band and we sincerely appreciate your interest in us. Means everything. Thank you so much.