Runner Runner (band)
Runner Runner | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Huntington Beach, California |
| Genres | Pop rock, power pop |
| Years active | 2008 - present |
| Labels | Capitol, Merovingian, C.E. |
| Members | Ryan Ogren – Vocals Peter Munters – Guitar, keyboards Nick Bailey – Guitar Jon Berry – Bass James Ulrich – Drums |
Runner Runner is an American pop rock band founded in Huntington Beach, California in 2008. They were the first band signed to a joint venture between Capitol Records, Merovingian Music and C.E. Music, a subsidiary of David Letterman's Worldwide Pants, Inc.[1] The band's television debut was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 20, 2010.[2]
History
Runner Runner was founded in Huntington Beach, California by its current members, Ryan Ogren, Peter Munters, Jon Berry, Nick Bailey, and James Ulrich. The five friends came together after their previous projects, Over It, Rufio and Don't Look Down had dissolved. Their name originated from Ryan Ogren and Jon Berry's love of poker. The term 'runner runner' is poker slang, used when a player makes a hand with both the turn and river cards.
They began touring with Secondhand Serenade, The White Tie Affair in June 2010. In August they began their first headlining tour, and would close out the year touring briefly with 2AM Club, and later, Forever The Sickest Kids. Their national television performance was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 20, 2010. They were also featured on the Late Show with David Letterman on September 27, 2010.
Runner Runner’s debut single, "So Obvious", has received moderate radio airplay, and appeared as a bonus "What's Next New Music Preview" on Now That's What I Call Music! 34. The band's second single to go to radio was "Hey Alli" and was a free download as part of iTunes "Single of The Week" program week of street. Two music videos were released for this single. The first featured the band in an intimated studio setting with a raw acoustic performance of "Hey Alli". The second video opted not to feature the band but rather focus on the story behind the song and its lyrical content.[3]
On February 15, 2011 Runner Runner released their self-titled debut album. In an act to educate their fans and the public on the music industry, an open letter titled "A Call to Arms" was posted on Runner Runner's official website and various social profiles.[4]
In June 2011 Runner Runner started a U.S. Tour opening for co-headliners Yellowcard and Good Charlotte.
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [5] |
US Heat [6] | ||
| Runner Runner |
|
185 | 3 |
Extended plays
- Your Greatest Hits (July 2007)
- Breakup Makeup (September 2008)
- Stripped (September 2008)
- The Summer (July 2009)
- Under The Covers (December 2009)
- Acoustic Acoustic (October 2010)
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Pop [7] | |||
| 2010 | "So Obvious" | 32 | Runner Runner |
| "Unstoppable" | — | ||
| "Hey Alli" | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||
References
- ^ Runner Runner :: Band
- ^ Runner Runner debuts on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ – THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
- ^ Runner Runner's Song “HEY ALLI” IS ITUNES SINGLE OF THE WEEK FREE DOWNLOAD – Altsounds.com News
- ^ "A Call To Arms". Runner Runner. Retrieved February 22, 2011.
- ^ "Runner Runner Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- ^ "Runner Runner Album & Song Chart History - Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- ^ "Runner Runner Album & Song Chart History - Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 14, 2010.