Ballyhoo!
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 Ballyhoo! in concert |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Aberdeen, Maryland, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, reggae fusion, pop rock, punk rock |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | LAW Records, Surfdog Records, Right Coast Records |
| Website | www.ballyhoorocks.com |
| Members | Howi Spangler Donald Spangler Scott Vandrey J.R. Gregory |
Ballyhoo! is a rock, pop, punk, reggae band from Aberdeen, Maryland. They have managed to sell over 10,000 copies of their two self-released CDs and more than 200,000 digital tracks.[1]
Ballyhoo! played the House of Marley Stage on the Warped Tour 2012. They have opened up for bands 311, Dirty Heads, and Slightly Stoopid on previous tours. They played over 166 shows in 2012.
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History [edit]
Their self-released album Do It For The Money! contained their songs “Cali Girl” and “Cerveza.” The follow-up, Cheers!, was produced by Scotch Ralston (311). The album also features mix work by 311 drummer, Chad Sexton.[2]
Ballyhoo! released a single, "Front Porch," in October of 2010. [3]
Their album Daydreams is their first under Pepper's LAW Records and was released in September of 2011. The 12-track album was recorded and produced at Sound Lounge studios in Orlando, Florida by Greg Shields and Mike Stebe.[4]
Their music has appeared in numerous surf/skate videos and compilation albums including “Forever Free: A Tribute to Sublime,” which featured a cover of “40 Oz. to Freedom.” Ballyhoo! songs also appear in the feature films “Green Flash” and “Road Trip: Beer Pong.”
They were listed on MTV’s Top 100 Bands to Watch by the Artist on the Verge Project.[5]
Tours and Other Works [edit]
Tour highlights include: 311 Pow Wow Festival 2011, 311 Caribbean Cruise 2012 & 2013, The Bamboozle 2012, and the entire Vans Warped Tour 2012.
Discography [edit]
- 365-Day Weekend, Hooligan Records (2000)
- The Green EP, Hooligan Records (2004)
- Do It for the Money!, Hooligan Records (2006)
- Cheers!, Surfdog Records (2009)
- Daydreams, LAW Records (2011)
- Pineapple Grenade, Right Coast Records (2013)
Lineup [edit]
- Howi Spangler - Lead Vocals/Guitar
- Scott Vandrey - Keyboards/Programming/Vocal Harmonies
- Donald Spangler - Drums
- J.R. Gregory - Bass
