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===Past Members=== |
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* Nathan Darmody – [[lead guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] |
* Nathan Darmody – [[lead guitar]], [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] |
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* Tom Norris - [[keyboard]], [[guitar]] |
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===Live members=== |
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* Dillon Anderson – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals |
* Dillon Anderson – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals |
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Revision as of 03:54, 17 September 2011
Allstar Weekend | |
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 Allstar Weekend Live | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Poway, California, United States |
| Genres | Pop rock, teen pop |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Hollywood |
| Website | http://www.allstarweekendrocks.com |
Allstar Weekend is a pop rock band based in Poway, California.[1] The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel television network. The band originally consisted of lead singer Zach Porter, lead guitarist Nathan Darmody, bassist Cameron Quiseng, and drummer Michael Martinez but as of September 16, 2011 Darmody is no longer in the band.
In June 2010, they began their first headlining tour, Suddenly Summer Tour, around the US and Canada. Their debut EP, Suddenly, was released on June 21, 2010 in the US and peaked at number 62 on the Billboard 200 and July 20, 2010 in Canada. Their debut full-length album Suddenly Yours was released on October 19, 2010. In the fall of 2010 they embarked on The Suddenly Yours Tour, promoting Suddenly Yours.
History
Formation
Zach Porter, Nathan Darmody, and Cameron Quiseng attended high school together at Poway High School, and Michael Martinez was a mutual friend of all of the boys before they started the band. Nathan and Cameron attended primary, middle, and high school together. Michael Martinez attended a rival high school but was still good friends with the other three members of the band. He met them when he contacted them from Myspace asking if they needed a drummer, and showing them several YouTube clips of him on the drums. Allstar Weekend is not their original band name. Zach Porter chose the name Outerspace Politicians, which was then changed to ALLSTAR. When this name became a problem, they changed their name to Allstar Weekend. According to various interviews, they chose the word "Weekend" to be added to the end because weekends are often relished by many people, and this idea helps to connect with the audience.
Rise to fame
The band first rose to fame when they were contestants on Radio Disney's special, Next Big Thing or N.B.T.,[2] under their former name, ALLSTAR. Despite being a fan favorite, the band lost, coming second to Jonnie and Brookie. However, a few months later, the band signed a contract with Hollywood Records and immediately began work on their debut album.
Prior to becoming contestants on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing, they contributed songs (one of which was an early, more synthesized version of "Dance Forever") as part of a digital split album titled Chicken Finger Fingers on Drive-Thru Records with Dino Club. Soon after, they signed with Hollywood Records and released their debut extended play, Suddenly.
Suddenly Yours and other projects
On March, 17, 2010, the band released their debut single, "A Different Side of Me", for digital download and radio airplay. The music video contains the four members of the band discovering a castle and while exploring the corridors of the castle, each member explores their own destinies. They then go their separate ways, while they reveal everything from a princess, to a witch, to an epic sword battle. The song became a major Disney hit, peaking at the top of Radio Disney singles chart.
Allstar Weekend was one of many bands who recorded remakes of popular Disney songs on the compilation album, Disneymania 7, which was released on April 17, 2010. The band recorded their version of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" from The Lion King. Shortly after the release of their debut single, the band announced their debut EP, Suddenly, would be released on June 17, 2010. They also announced plans to release a second single before the release of the album.
On June 7, 2010 the band released "Dance Forever", the second single from their EP. The music video was released June 12, 2010 and takes place in the backyard of a house where a pool party is being thrown and the band is performing. Featuring future Gibby, Lead vocalist Zachary Porter and guitarist Nathan Darmody have said that the "Dance Forever" video represents not just one, but all the members of the band's personalities. The song debuted on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart at number 16. It peaked at number 45 on the Canadian Hot 100, making it their first song to chart on a major singles chart.
Suddenly was released on June 22, 2010 to generally positive reviews from critics. The album was somewhat successful in its first week, debuting at number 62 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. On August 30, 2010, Allstar Weekend performed "A Different Side of Me" and "The Weekend" on Good Morning America. After the performance, they confirmed that their debut album, Suddenly Yours, would be released on October 19, 2010. The album's lead single, "Come Down with Love", released on September 19, 2010.
On September 4, 2010, they confirmed via UStream that they would be guest-starring on the Disney Channel series Sonny with a Chance in order to promote the album. The episode aired on October 17, 2010, two days before the album's release date.
Allstar Weekend's fall tour in 2010 included other acts: Action Item, The Scene Aesthetic, and Stephen Jerzak. The tour started November 4, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada and ended in December 17 at The House of Blues on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. In February 2011, they are on the Glamour Kills Tour with The Ready Set.
All the Way–present
On May 20, 2011, they announced their new album, All the Way, would be released on July 19, but it was moved to September 27 2011. On July 25, 2011 they announced that their second single from All the Way would be "Blame It on September" and it will be released on August 16, 2011.
It was announced on June 20 via the band's Facebook that Nathan Darmody would not be touring with the band on their tour with Selena Gomez due to personal issues. On July 13, Allstar Weekend stated that a guitarist named Eric Nicolau would be filling in for Nathan Darmody on their tour with Selena Gomez & the Scene.
On September 16, it was announced via Twitter that Nathan Darmody had left the band.[3]
Guest appearances
The band guest starred on Sonny with a Chance in the episode "A So Random Halloween Special". They performed "Come Down with Love" which is also featured on the show's soundtrack.
They have appeared on Lopez Tonight and Rachel Ray, also performing "Come Down with Love".
On February 26, 2011, they were featured on MTV's 10 on Top. They were the "One to Watch". They talked about their days when they were a garage band compared to their lives now and how they're living the dream. They also talked about pre-show rituals. On March 19, 2011, they were again in 10 on Top, ranking number 4 due to their new music video "Not Your Birthday". The song is featured in Disney's feature film Prom. They have also been on MTV's The Seven twice. The second time was on May 13, 2011 and they ranked in at number two.
The very first time they performed "Not Your Birthday" live on television was on MuchMusic's New.Music.Live. in Toronto, Canada. They again performed it on Live with Regis and Kelly on May 30, 2011.
On August 7, Allstar Weekend was seen on 2011's Teen Choice Awards presenting for the dance crew Poreotics.
On September 27, Allstar Weekend will perform live at The Next Star Finale in Toronto.
Members
Current Members
- Zach Porter – lead vocals, guitar
- Cameron Quiseng – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Michael Martinez – drums, backing vocals
Past Members
- Nathan Darmody – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Tom Norris - keyboard, guitar
Live members
- Dillon Anderson – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
Discography
Extended plays
- Suddenly (June 21, 2010)
Studio albums
- Suddenly Yours (October 19, 2010)
- All the Way (September 27, 2011)
Singles
- "A Different Side of Me" (March 2, 2010)
- "Dance Forever" (June 7, 2010)
- "Come Down with Love" (September 17, 2010)
- "Not Your Birthday" (March 22, 2011)
- "Blame It on September" (August 16, 2011)
Soundtracks
- Disneymania 7 (2010)
- The Last Song (2010)
- Sonny with a Chance (2010)
- Prom (2011)
Tours
This is a list of tours that Allstar Weekend have participated on, or will be participating on; individual concerts are not included.
| Tour name | Participating bands | Continent | Participating from–to |
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| The Don't Forget Your CalculaTOUR | School Boy Humor, Days Difference, Allstar Weekend |  North America
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October, 2009 |
| Verizon Experience the Magic Tour (Acoustic) | Allstar Weekend, Emily Osment | North America
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February–March, 2010 |
| Suddenly Tour | Allstar Weekend, Days Difference, Action Item |  North America
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Summer 2010 |
| Suddenly Yours Tour | Allstar Weekend, The Scene Aesthetic, Stephen Jerzak, Action Item | North America
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November–December, 2010 |
| Military Tour | Allstar Weekend |     Europe
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January 2011 |
| The Glamour Kills Tour | The Ready Set, Allstar Weekend, The Downtown Fiction, We Are the In Crowd, You, Me, and Everyone We Know | North America
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February 23–April 9, 2011 |
| Canadian Tour | Allstar Weekend, Action Item, Done with Dolls | North America
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May 14–29, 2011 |
| We Own the Night Tour | Allstar Weekend, Selena Gomez & the Scene, Christina Grimmie | North America
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July 28–September 10, 2011 |
References
- ^ Sendra, Tim. "Allstar Weekend". Allmusic. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ "Allstar Weekend readies second album". Mlive.com. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ "Allstar Weekend take to twitter, facebook to announce member leaving".