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Athenaeum was an alternative pop rock four-piece band from Greensboro, North Carolina, USA formed in 1990 at an eighth grade dance by Nic Brown and Mark Kano.
After several personnel changes, Kano and Brown recorded an eight song EP in 1995 with bassist Alex McKinney and lead guitarist Grey Brewster. The “Green Album,” as it is widely known, sold about 10,000 copies.
In 1996 the band was signed by Atlantic Records. They released their major label debut, Radiance, in 1998. The first single, “What I Didn’t Know,” was a minor hit. During the recording phase for their next album, Brown left the band to attend college. He was replaced by Jeremy Vogt, who performed with the likes of Tonic and The Connells. Brewster also dissolved his membership with the group and was replaced by Mike Garrigan, the lead singer and songwriter of Collapsis.
This new line up played their first show on March 31, 2001, at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The new set included Garrigan’s Collapsis anthem, “October”.
Athenaeum’s sophomore album Athenaeum was released on September 18, 2001. However, it received little promotion in the wake of the September 11th attacks.
Athenaeum was eventually dropped by Atlantic Records. They toured for an additional three years and released their final record, Hourglass, a collection of rare outtakes and demos, before performing their last show at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 28, 2004.
After several personnel changes, Kano and Brown recorded an eight song EP in 1995 with bassist Alex McKinney and lead guitarist Grey Brewster. The “Green Album,” as it is widely known, sold about 10,000 copies.
In 1996 the band was signed by Atlantic Records. They released their major label debut, Radiance, in 1998. The first single, “What I Didn’t Know,” was a minor hit. During the recording phase for their next album, Brown left the band to attend college. He was replaced by Jeremy Vogt, who performed with the likes of Tonic and The Connells. Brewster also dissolved his membership with the group and was replaced by Mike Garrigan, the lead singer and songwriter of Collapsis.
This new line up played their first show on March 31, 2001, at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The new set included Garrigan’s Collapsis anthem, “October”.
Athenaeum’s sophomore album Athenaeum was released on September 18, 2001. However, it received little promotion in the wake of the September 11th attacks.
Athenaeum was eventually dropped by Atlantic Records. They toured for an additional three years and released their final record, Hourglass, a collection of rare outtakes and demos, before performing their last show at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 28, 2004.
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kauza wrote:
In case you missed it, Mark Kano has a new album, and it's fantastic. Be sure to check it out: http://www.markkano.com/
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neythas wrote:
Such a great band to grow up to. Too bad they're not around anymore.
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rawk_out wrote:
I love these guys! They're from my hometown too, which only makes them more awesome :)
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David6Net wrote:
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Alfaddur wrote:
Join the group : Athenaeum - Collapsis - mg4 !
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tracytennant wrote:
I agree with Kauza and Herrsolera. They were a great band and are sorely missed. It's a shame they didn't get more popular when they were still together.
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herrsolera wrote:
kauza put it best. There simply aren't words to convey how much I wish this band were still making music.
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kauza wrote:
I can't even express how much I miss this band.
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Alfaddur wrote:
"just like you" also is great !
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cz6y48 wrote:
Yes, It's an awsome CD. You can buy it here: http://www.amazon.com/Hourglass-Athenaeum/dp/B00006EXJZ
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banchy85 wrote:
anyone have the album hourglass?
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banchy85 wrote:
does anyone have there album hourglass
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herrsolera wrote:
One of the most underrated bands ever. As a metalhead with penchance for pop-rock, these guys are top notch, in spite of (of perhaps because of?) their country influences. It's a shame they didn't continue with more recordings after Hourglass ...
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