Philmont (band)
Philmont | |
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Origin | pop punk |
Years active | 2005–2012 |
Labels | ForeFront |
Past members | Scott Taube Josiah Prince Josh Guion Matthew Arcaini Abe Hege Todd Davis Jeremi Hough Justin Sams Ethan Ricks Charlee Bombay |
Philmont was an American
, was released on August 25, 2009. They released two independent EPs before breaking up in August 2012.History
Philmont was formed by Scott Taube, Josiah Prince, Abe Hege, and Matthew Arcaini in the summer of 2005.[2] They recorded their independent debut EP Take Cover in December of that year.[3] One year later, Philmont traveled to Eudora, Kansas, to record their Photosynthetic EP at Black Lodge Studios with Ed Rose.[4] Matthew Arcaini, who left the band after Take Cover, produced a track on the Photosynthetic EP as well. The band has also recorded some demos in 2005.[citation needed]
Philmont released Photosynthetic independently on March 6, 2007, at
After signing with Forefront, the band spent several months writing songs in preparation for recording their first full-length album. They spent April and May 2008 recording twelve songs in Nashville, Tennessee, with producer Rob Hawkins.[7] The five-song Oh Snap EP was digitally released on August 19, 2008,[8] and physically released on April 21, 2009. Their first single "I Can't Stand to Fall" was released to CHR and Christian Rock Radio in July 2008.[9]
Philmont released their debut full-length Attention on August 25, 2009.[10]
In September 2008, a music video for EP song "The Difference" was released to
Philmont toured internationally in support of Attention with many bands including Family Force 5, Fireflight, Pillar, This Beautiful Republic, Eleventyseven, Addison Road, Wavorly, and Capital Lights. Philmont added Josh Guion as a touring bassist in late 2009, moving Justin to rhythm guitar and Scott to vocals only.
In a post on the official Philmont blog, March 3, 2010, Todd Davis announced his departure from the band, describing the events of his final show with his bandmates. After Todd's departure, Philmont recruited Nashville drummer Scott Sellers as a brief fill-in before announcing permanent drummer Jeremi Hough, as well as the promotion of Josh Guion to band member.
On August 11, 2010, the band put out a new single, "You Will Remain", on iTunes independently, after their departure from Forefront Records. Philmont started an online fundraiser through Kickstarter in September to help finish The Transition EP, as mixing and mastering still needed completion and the band lacked funding. People who donated through the website received various Philmont rewards based on how much they donated. The Transition EP was released on October 19.[11]
On March 11, 2011, they released the music video for "Closer".[citation needed]
On July 28, 2011, Jeremi Hough left the band to get married.[citation needed] On October 5, 2011, the lead singer of Philmont said on a blog that they would release videos of some new demos.[citation needed] On November 12, 2011, Philmont said that they finished vocals for a demo titled "Good Morning Sunrise". In a blog on December 14, 2011, Justin Sams wrote that he was leaving the band to become an art designer and tattoo artist.[citation needed]
Philmont released an acoustic EP, Rearranged and Unplugged, on February 8, 2012.[citation needed] On May 29, 2012, founding member Josiah Prince announced he was leaving the band.[citation needed] On July 13, 2012, the band announced that they were going to break up. The lead singer said in a blog that he, his wife and Josh would be working on a new project.[citation needed] Philmont's last concert was August 31, 2012, at Lifelight Festival in Worthing, South Dakota.[citation needed]
Members
Former members
- Scott Taube - lead vocals (2005–12)
- Josiah Prince - lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2005–12) Now in Disciple
- Josh Guion - rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (2010–12)
- Justin Sams - rhythm guitar, background vocals, bass (2007–11)
- Abe Hege - drums, bass (2005–07)
- Matthew Arcaini - bass guitar (2005–06)
- Todd Davis - drums (2007–10)
- Jeremi Hough - drums (2010–11)
- Ethan Ricks - bass (2007)
- Charlee Bombay - bass (2006)
Discography
Albums
- Take Cover EP (2006) - independent
- Photosynthetic EP (2007) - independent
- Oh Snap EP (2008) - Forefront Records
- Attention (2009) - Forefront Records
- The Transition EP (2010) - independent
- Rearranged and Unplugged (2012) - independent
Singles
- "I Can't Stand to Fall" - Peaked at No. 5 on Christian Rock Radio
- "The Difference" - Peaked at No. 3 on Christian Rock Radio (also placed on the X 2009 Christian Rock Hits compilation)
- "Where to Start" - Peaked at No. 3 on Christian Rock Radio
- "Back Down"
- "You Will Remain"
- "Closer"
References
- ^ "CMSpin Article". CMSpin Article. April 4, 2008. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ "The Appalachian". Theapp.appstate.edu. September 27, 2007. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ "CCM Buzz". CCM Buzz. April 15, 2008. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ iChannel Bio
- ^ "Photosynthetic EP on New Release Tuesday". Newreleasetuesday.com. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ Edwards, Deneesha (June 5, 2008). "The Lexington Dispatch". The-dispatch.com. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ a b http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/news/North_Carolina_Punks/31229/p1/ Cross Rhythms Article
- ^ ""Oh Snap" EP". Last.fm. February 11, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ "2010 September « The Official Blog for the Band Philmont". Philmont.wordpress.com. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ "Philmont, "Attention" Review". Jesusfreakhideout.com. August 25, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2011.
- ^ Flowers, Tyler (October 10, 2010). "Philmont: "The Transition EP" by Philmont — Kickstarter". Kickstarter.com. Retrieved November 5, 2011.