Fall As Well
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Fall As Well is an American alternative rock
band based out of Biloxi, Mississippi
. The band members include singer/guitarist Jarrod Parker, guitarist Steve Taylor, bassist Mikey Boucher, drummer Jason Robbins, and guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist Lynny Bradshaw.
The band, which was formerly known as "Droppin Trou", performed and recorded extensively as a four piece from the late 90's through the mid 2000's. After recording their profesional debut, FAW added Lynny to help replicate the sounds on the record that landed them a contract with Universal Records
.
With Universal Records they released the top 50 single Lazy Eye. As the song moved up the charts, the band followed with show after show. After what seemed like a long period with no contact from the label, there was concern about recording the rest of the album. Fall As Well and Universal Records nullified their contract, and the band proceeded to sign on with Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down
and his new label, Imprint Records. It was a new start, but it was a great opportunity for FAW to try and break out professionally.
After releasing the recordings as a self titled album for Imprint Records, they released another top 50 single Dead and Growing Older. The band toured heavily in support of the album, opening for 3 Doors Down
, Puddle of Mudd
, Saliva
, the Exies, and many other top-tier bands, but limited resources offered by the label, forced the band off the road. Eventually they were dropped from Imprint Records, a few months before the Indie label went out of business.
During this time, Fall As Well performed at various regional shows, including an incredible performance at CPR Fest 2005 (which, unknown to the band at the time, would be their last show on the Gulf Coast). Utilizing friends they had made in the industry, FAW began recording the follow up of their debut album, in Memphis, TN. It would be mixed and mastered in Seattle by the same man who engineered their debut album, Jeff Ott.
disrupted the band personally and professionally. The five piece had been separated for some time, and several members had lost nearly everything. While trying to recover from the storm, FAW worked on releasing the finished recordings from Memphis . With hopes of attracting a new label, a 3 song E.P was released, featuring "After The Flood", "Barstow", and "Garden".
It was not to be.
On March 3, 2006 a post on the band's official message board, confirmed that the band had broken up. On the same posting, it was mentioned that Robbins, Boucher, and Taylor would carry on with a new band. The band never materialized.
Jarrod Parker has reemerged with a new Arizona based rock band called " Plush Society". Set to record some new music in L.A., the band has plans to present what they feel is a new and fresh perspective on the rock music scene. The band will utilize Westlake Studios, best known for working with acts such as U2, Rage Against the Machine, Michael Jackson, and many others. (postings since by the band members and those close to the band, have stated the lead singer was fired due to multiple reasons).
Lynny Bradshaw now lives in Jackson, Mississippi and is in the band Redneck Trucker.
Steve Taylor now works in Colorado and Wyoming as a welding inspector and plays recreationally.
After working on different musical ventures, J-Bob (drums) & Mikey (bass) went on to join Biloxi metal/hardcore band "Falls From Grace", releasing the record "Pleasure & Pain" and touring regionally. The two have since reconvened with guitarist, Durwood Gilleland (Sevenleft) on an instrumental project they had previously been working on.
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
band based out of Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, in the United States. The 2010 census recorded the population as 44,054. Along with Gulfport, Biloxi is a county seat of Harrison County....
. The band members include singer/guitarist Jarrod Parker, guitarist Steve Taylor, bassist Mikey Boucher, drummer Jason Robbins, and guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist Lynny Bradshaw.
The band, which was formerly known as "Droppin Trou", performed and recorded extensively as a four piece from the late 90's through the mid 2000's. After recording their profesional debut, FAW added Lynny to help replicate the sounds on the record that landed them a contract with Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
.
With Universal Records they released the top 50 single Lazy Eye. As the song moved up the charts, the band followed with show after show. After what seemed like a long period with no contact from the label, there was concern about recording the rest of the album. Fall As Well and Universal Records nullified their contract, and the band proceeded to sign on with Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa formed in 1996. The band consists of Brad Arnold , Matt Roberts , Todd Harrell , Chris Henderson , and Greg Upchurch ....
and his new label, Imprint Records. It was a new start, but it was a great opportunity for FAW to try and break out professionally.
After releasing the recordings as a self titled album for Imprint Records, they released another top 50 single Dead and Growing Older. The band toured heavily in support of the album, opening for 3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down
3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa formed in 1996. The band consists of Brad Arnold , Matt Roberts , Todd Harrell , Chris Henderson , and Greg Upchurch ....
, Puddle of Mudd
Puddle of Mudd
Puddle Of Mudd is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri, USA. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of #1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies...
, Saliva
Saliva
Saliva , referred to in various contexts as spit, spittle, drivel, drool, or slobber, is the watery substance produced in the mouths of humans and most other animals. Saliva is a component of oral fluid. In mammals, saliva is produced in and secreted from the three pairs of major salivary glands,...
, the Exies, and many other top-tier bands, but limited resources offered by the label, forced the band off the road. Eventually they were dropped from Imprint Records, a few months before the Indie label went out of business.
During this time, Fall As Well performed at various regional shows, including an incredible performance at CPR Fest 2005 (which, unknown to the band at the time, would be their last show on the Gulf Coast). Utilizing friends they had made in the industry, FAW began recording the follow up of their debut album, in Memphis, TN. It would be mixed and mastered in Seattle by the same man who engineered their debut album, Jeff Ott.
Discography
- 5 different demos under the name "Droppin' Trou" recorded on the Gulf Coast - featuring 2 different singers (previous singer Mike Halet) and 3 different drummers (previous drummers Brandon Jones and Rob Padron); all were sold at local shows
- 1 cd under the name "Droppin Trou" recorded in Seattle at London Bridge studio and The Ottopsy Room for use in attracting a label. The record was co-produced by the band along with Todd Harrell and Chris Henderson of 3 Doors Down. However it was eventually sold under "Fall As Well".
- 1 self-titled release as Fall As Well from Imprint Records, that was in reality a reissue of the Seattle demo (this is why Lazy Eye is different on the single than it is on the retail disc). This version had also been mixed and mastered by Geoff Ott.
- 1 single for "Lazy Eye" recorded in New Orleans for Universal Records, but never released for purchase in stores. It was available for downloads though and part of a Universal Records rock compilation album.
- 1 single for "Dead and Growing Older" which was released under Imprint Records. This single broke the Top 50 American Active Rock and the World Modern Rock Top 30 charts.
- 1 live Set from Voo Doo Fest in New Orleans that was never released due to the lead singer being out of it during the show - video footage was available of "The Burning" from that disastrous set on Voo Doo Fest's website.
- 1 demo in production, but never finished that was recorded in Memphis, TN. Its purpose was to find a new label that was interested, since Imprint was going out of business. It featured the next single "After the Flood", along with "Barstow", and "The Garden".
- 1 live recording of a crushing set at CPR Fest 2005, that commenced with "Lazy Eye" in a rain storm. It also highlights new songs, "The Culling", "Barstow", and "Summertime Tremors".
Break Up
Hurricane KatrinaHurricane Katrina
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disrupted the band personally and professionally. The five piece had been separated for some time, and several members had lost nearly everything. While trying to recover from the storm, FAW worked on releasing the finished recordings from Memphis . With hopes of attracting a new label, a 3 song E.P was released, featuring "After The Flood", "Barstow", and "Garden".
It was not to be.
On March 3, 2006 a post on the band's official message board, confirmed that the band had broken up. On the same posting, it was mentioned that Robbins, Boucher, and Taylor would carry on with a new band. The band never materialized.
Jarrod Parker has reemerged with a new Arizona based rock band called " Plush Society". Set to record some new music in L.A., the band has plans to present what they feel is a new and fresh perspective on the rock music scene. The band will utilize Westlake Studios, best known for working with acts such as U2, Rage Against the Machine, Michael Jackson, and many others. (postings since by the band members and those close to the band, have stated the lead singer was fired due to multiple reasons).
Lynny Bradshaw now lives in Jackson, Mississippi and is in the band Redneck Trucker.
Steve Taylor now works in Colorado and Wyoming as a welding inspector and plays recreationally.
After working on different musical ventures, J-Bob (drums) & Mikey (bass) went on to join Biloxi metal/hardcore band "Falls From Grace", releasing the record "Pleasure & Pain" and touring regionally. The two have since reconvened with guitarist, Durwood Gilleland (Sevenleft) on an instrumental project they had previously been working on.