The Alternate Routes

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Bridgeport CT, United States (2002 – present)

“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. Since 2002, 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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  • aguzaguz

    All hail, The Alternate Routes. Hail!

    5 Nov 2012 Reply

  • theczar

    Saw these guys open for Toad the Wet Sprocket, and now i'm hooked. Great stuff

    15 May 2012 Reply

  • ViPeRx007

    I've listened to these guys for three straight days while at work. Good music makes for a good day and The Alternate Routes definitely deliver.

    12 Jan 2012 Reply

  • muzikgates

    <3<3<3.. one of the best live bands I've seen (2)

    20 Aug 2011 Reply

  • liam7777

    The new album is great - Rocking Chair is a classic!

    5 Dec 2010 Reply

  • KaylaSoul

    <3 all

    26 Oct 2010 Reply

  • nowyoucanlaugh

    I'm just waiting for these guys to blow up - they've got so much potential. Check out some coverage here: http://malleusincus.com/2010/08/16/oh-connecticut/

    25 Aug 2010 Reply

  • liam7777

    This band knows how to rock - one of the best live bands I've seen. Great songwriting, great musicians, GREAT BAND!

    21 Jul 2010 Reply

  • I_Love_Chocolat

    "Time is a Runaway" <3

    27 Jun 2010 Reply

  • hialliscool

    Ahhh, so good. <3

    29 May 2010 Reply

  • zuluglobe

    thank you very much for "Future is nothing new". terrific.

    6 May 2010 Reply

  • siddyburn

    Stumbled on it while watching Van Wilders Freshman. I wish I could find their album... they got nice songs

    21 Nov 2009 Reply

  • danaajanssen

    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!

    16 Jul 2009 Reply

  • saral064

    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!

    14 Jul 2009 Reply

  • leo_zashid

    They will be popular...

    4 Jul 2009 Reply

  • bulldogjm7

    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

    29 Jun 2009 Reply

  • music3451

    Can't believe these guys aren't more popular

    16 May 2009 Reply

  • lindseygop

    great band - just discovered them the other day

    10 Mar 2009 Reply

  • maybellinechic

    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 :)

    10 Mar 2009 Reply

  • ashweee

    i found these guys randomly on my computer. i love them!

    5 Oct 2008 Reply
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