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“The way that I make is my own, but I know what I’m in for,” sings Tim Warren, front man and co-founder of The Alternate Routes.
Whatever fate has in store for this promising young band, it’s sure to make for a good story…and an even better song. The Alternate Routes have never been afraid to roll the dice during their brief and turbulent journey, always relying upon their heartfelt brand of music to pull them through the ups and downs that come with the territory. It’s a trait evident in their powerful Vanguard Records debut, Good and Reckless and True, a memorable, incredibly confident opening statement from a band that takes nothing for granted.
Warren recalls the initial meeting with his future songwriting partner/lead-guitarist, Eric Donnelly, between classes at Connecticut’s Fairfield University. “Eric and I appreciated the same things about music,” Warren says. “When we started out, we didn’t really fit in anywhere. We played everywhere we could, at bars, clubs, coffee shops …but we always believed in what we were doing. We believed our music was important and we’ve never lost that feeling.”
The duo’s path crossed with that of bassist Chip Johnson during a brief residency in the Boston area. He was a skinny, mild-mannered presence—a kid who could pick up any instrument and make it his own. “I always say that Tim and I had the songs, but we didn’t have a band until we met Chip,” says Donnelly.
Whatever fate has in store for this promising young band, it’s sure to make for a good story…and an even better song. The Alternate Routes have never been afraid to roll the dice during their brief and turbulent journey, always relying upon their heartfelt brand of music to pull them through the ups and downs that come with the territory. It’s a trait evident in their powerful Vanguard Records debut, Good and Reckless and True, a memorable, incredibly confident opening statement from a band that takes nothing for granted.
Warren recalls the initial meeting with his future songwriting partner/lead-guitarist, Eric Donnelly, between classes at Connecticut’s Fairfield University. “Eric and I appreciated the same things about music,” Warren says. “When we started out, we didn’t really fit in anywhere. We played everywhere we could, at bars, clubs, coffee shops …but we always believed in what we were doing. We believed our music was important and we’ve never lost that feeling.”
The duo’s path crossed with that of bassist Chip Johnson during a brief residency in the Boston area. He was a skinny, mild-mannered presence—a kid who could pick up any instrument and make it his own. “I always say that Tim and I had the songs, but we didn’t have a band until we met Chip,” says Donnelly.
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siddyburn wrote:
Stumbled on it while watching Van Wilders Freshman. I wish I could find their album... they got nice songs
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pistonsfan22 wrote:
Very underrated
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danaajanssen wrote:
I just stumbled upon this group and liked them more than Carbon Leaf (for whom they opened). They are great live...Tim has a really strong voice. When listening on-line, I was surprised at the resemblance to David Gray. This was not so much the case live, but they are awesome either way!
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saral064 wrote:
I just heard these guys in AT L when I went to see another band and they opened. I enjoyed the alternate routes much better than the other band i paid to see. i'm officially obsessed with their music. I'm telling all my friends about them!
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leo_zashid wrote:
They will be popular...
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bulldogjm7 wrote:
these guys are pretty good. since they aren't too well known in nc, they have problems getting people to come to their shows, so they played in my friend's backyard and had a really good turnout which would have packed the brewery (a local venue in raleigh). it was awesome
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music3451 wrote:
Can't believe these guys aren't more popular
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lindseygop wrote:
great band - just discovered them the other day
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maybellinechic wrote:
they opened for matt wertz, and i didn't expect much, and they exceeded my expectations. they were amazing! i love their new album, very good :)
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ashweee wrote:
i found these guys randomly on my computer. i love them!
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jerseyjezebel wrote:
This band should definitely be more popular than they are!
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downgoesfrazier wrote:
First time I've listened to these guys. Dig it!
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sjohnson717 wrote:
They posted a new EP on iTunes and Amazon this week. New tunes, excellent!! They continue to just get better and better.
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Perforated wrote:
Checked these guys out at Summerfest yesterday, and I'm hooked. I'm really surprised I've never heard them. Great feel-good music.
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blue_sky_blues wrote:
Don't suppose anybody has the Brooklawn Sessions that they could share? I've been desperately trying to find it for months now but I doubt these guys will be over in the UK any time soon. Good and Reckless and True is amazing though, love it. Such good summer music!
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ChudleyCannons wrote:
i think i like the older generation artwork for the album. there's something about those receipts.
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maedko wrote:
I'm surprised they aren't more popular; they're stuff is amazing! I'd have never heard of them if it weren't for pandora.
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Rawe- wrote:
Dang... Haven't even noticed these guys before... Good thing they were on Late Night, checked it out on wednesday. Gotta listen more to this.
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Darkroombandit wrote:
they are going to be on Conan O' Brian on Monday!! Good for them!
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ChudleyCannons wrote:
Saw them on the videos at walmart yesterday, and it made me happy.
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