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Rockville, Maryland (1996 – present)
The members of O.A.R. first came together in Rockville, Maryland in the basement of drummer Chris Culos’ childhood home in 1996. As a young group of musicians, they were the prototype of the modern, self-starting band—taking charge of their fate by working the internet and building an identifiable sound. The band’s music, a rock/reggae fusion, consisted of songs that were fully accessible, yet teasingly elusive. Attracting fans all across the country, the band members toured relentlessly, pushing their album sales through boundless dedication and word-of-mouth appeal, never waiting for the industry to catch up. O.A.R. owes much of their success to piracy and Napster, the mp3 sharing engine. Around 2000, O.A.R.’s popularity greatly increased among college students because their song “Crazy Game of Poker” was a huge hit on Napster.
By the time the band had reached their 10 year anniversary together, they had sold over 1.2 million albums and performed in front of over 1 million people. Their studio record, Stories of a Stranger, produced radio favorites “Love and Memories” and “Heard the World” as well as mtvU’s Most Downloaded Video of 2006, “Lay Down.” The band followed up the successful release with a live double disc CD and DVD set, Live From Madison Square Garden, recorded during the band’s second sold-out performance at the prestigious arena.
Early in 2008, the band members holed themselves up in a studio in Los Angeles to work on their next project, All Sides. The album, released on July 15th, is certain to be yet another milestone in O.A.R.’s storied career.
By the time the band had reached their 10 year anniversary together, they had sold over 1.2 million albums and performed in front of over 1 million people. Their studio record, Stories of a Stranger, produced radio favorites “Love and Memories” and “Heard the World” as well as mtvU’s Most Downloaded Video of 2006, “Lay Down.” The band followed up the successful release with a live double disc CD and DVD set, Live From Madison Square Garden, recorded during the band’s second sold-out performance at the prestigious arena.
Early in 2008, the band members holed themselves up in a studio in Los Angeles to work on their next project, All Sides. The album, released on July 15th, is certain to be yet another milestone in O.A.R.’s storied career.
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In Between Now and Then
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The Wanderer
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Risen
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Abesamis wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZDHZnvJZFc
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mackypaige wrote:
If you guys are fans of John Mayer, you should click on this link. You can win passes for his show at the Beacon Theater and be a FUSE reporter for the day! It's to hlp promote his new album, Battle Studies. http://fuse.tv/ontv/shows/john-mayer/contest.html
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sarahabdel wrote:
can't wait to see u guys in atlantic city!! and next month im seein slightly stoopid there too, hell ya!
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Stafshar wrote:
I fucking love them.
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KarolLdvk wrote:
Love Is Worth The Fall - awesome song!!!
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
awesome live
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mikebelto wrote:
Hey, check out brand new Avett Brothers out 9/29! They are great and their concerts are phenom! Check out the new music at http://bit.ly/1WZOe
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Stibz wrote:
Can't you guys come to Europe? Like, the Netherlands or something? First rounds on me!
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FrankFeranna wrote:
Anybody remember the tour they did with Howie Day? Great tour..... Howie is great too. http://www.myspace.com/howieday
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crwatkins wrote:
Oh, I remember when these guys used to be good. I was one of about 10 people that pushed the hell out of these guys at my college back around 2000. We would hijack the CD player and put in one of our burnt copies The Wanderer on and everyone would just start grooving. It's a shame they decided to start recording crap music since then... doesn't even sound like the same band.
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djjazzpants wrote:
HOORAY for the anti dmb makes me happy haha
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readthepavement wrote:
Dave Matthews Band sucks.
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TomBridges wrote:
august 15, MSG!!!
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rapturedude wrote:
make my ears smile
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cronin4392 wrote:
FUCKIN' PUSSAYS!
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vangelicmonk wrote:
yeah, I'm not a huge Dave Matthew's fan either. They are a bit overplayed IMHO. I get burnt out on bands like Dave Matthews, the Eagles etc. Played in too many bars around too many pool tables.
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
wanderer > all
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Shieldsy2007 wrote:
"How many times must I break til i shatter?"
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djjazzpants wrote:
urgh to all this dave matthews bland boasting. I know I am in the minoirity on this but I am a huge O.A.R. fan and i dislike dave matthews band so very very much, I'd say hate but that is probably going too far.
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BiiteMeEdward wrote:
O.A.R. ist eine hammer Band!!!!! Mein Lieblingssong von denen ist “Love is worth the fall” Ich liebe den Song!!!
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