Alpha Rev

Alpha Rev

Alpha Rev performing in 2015
Background information
Origin Austin, Texas, United States
Genres Alternative rock
Years active 2005–Present
Labels Flyer Records/Surefire Media/Sea Change
Hollywood Records
Kirtland Records
Members Casey McPherson (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard)
Tabber Millard (drums, percussion, guitar, vocals)
Zak Loy (guitar)
Alex Dunlap (bass, vocals)
Past members Candi Sanders (keyboard, vocals)
Sanjay Jain (bass, vocals)
Gautam Chhada (guitar, vocals)
Tim McGregor (drums)
Dorian Colbert (drums)
Drew Walters (bass)
Tommy Roalson (drums)
Derek Dunivan (guitar, vocals)
Dusty Saxton (drums)
Nick Jay (bass)
Dave Wiley (cello, vocals)
Derek Morris (keyboard)
Daniel Jones (drums)
Clint Simmons (drums, vocals)
Jeff Bryant (piano, organ, pedal steel, bass, vocals)
Brian Batch (violin, vocals)

Alpha Rev is an American alternative rock band from Austin, Texas, fronted by Casey McPherson (formerly of Endochine).

History

Casey McPherson started Alpha Rev in 2005 after the breakup of his previous band Endochine. Alpha Rev released their debut album The Greatest Thing I've Ever Learned on March 1, 2007. After releasing "The Greatest Thing" locally, the band signed an agreement with Austin startup Flyer Records. The record was produced by Dwight Baker of Matchbox Studios and the rights were eventually purchased by Hollywood Records.

In 2007 the Myspace.com charts ranked Alpha Rev as the #1 indie band from Texas, and the #16 indie band nationwide. Alpha Rev was selected by Austin Monthly Magazine as one of the local bands most likely to succeed in 2008.

In August 2008 Alpha Rev signed their first major label record deal with Hollywood Records. Their international debut album was recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City. The album, entitled New Morning was produced by David Kahne, engineered by Joe Barresi and mixed by Michael Brauer.

In 2010 Alpha Rev topped the charts with New Morning reaching #3 on radio, and their video was in the top 10 rotation on VH1. They were also featured as one of VH1's "You Oughta Know, Artist on the Rise."

Alpha Rev playing at the Old Rock House in St. Louis in 2013

On December 5, 2012 Alpha Rev published a lyric video for their soon-to-be-released single, "Sing Loud". On January 3, 2013 the single was made available on iTunes, and a full video was released March 11, 2013. Their third album Bloom was released March 19, 2013 on Kirtland Records. Alpha Rev again achieved radio chart success with the single "Sing Loud" reaching #10.

Casey McPherson also fronts the successful Prog-Rock supergroup Flying Colors. Other members include Mike Portnoy, Dave LaRue, Neal Morse and Steve Morse.[1][2][3]

Current members

Awards

Discography

Studio albums

Extended Plays

Singles

Compilations and Soundtracks

References

  1. ↑ "Flying Colors | The Official Website of Flying Colors: Casey McPherson, Steve Morse, Dave LaRue, Neal Morse and Mike Portnoy". Flyingcolorsmusic.com. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  2. ↑ Reviews, Media (2012-01-18). "All Media Reviews: Flying Colors - Flying Colors (2012)". Allmediareviews.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-07-02.
  3. ↑ http://theytsetimes.com/?cat=4

External links

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