Tip the Van was an American rock

Rock music

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/ska

Ska

Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...

 formed in Marlborough

Marlborough, Connecticut

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, Connecticut

Connecticut

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 in 2002. The lineup consists of Nicole Oliva (vocals), Simone Oliva (vocals), Stephanie Allen (trombone/keyboard), Brian Dunnigan (lead guitar), Bryan Howard (bass), and Bryan Briggs (drums). After nine years, three EP's, one full-length album, and several national tours, the band announced its indefinite hiatus in 2011.

Band history

Tip The Van was formed in 2002 by sisters Nicole and Simone Oliva while in high school. The band began as a ska

Ska

Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...

 band featuring a large horn section. In 2004, trombonist, Stephanie Allen, joined the lineup and was featured on the band's first EP, Circles. Shortly after the release of the EP, the original lineup dissolved and for a time, various members of other local bands would step in on a temporary basis to perform live with the band.

In 2005, Tip The Van was invited to join the Vans

Vans

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 Warped Tour

Warped Tour

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 as a part of the ShiraGirl Stage and played alongside Paramore

Paramore

Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...

, Damone

Damone

Not to be confused with singer Vic Damone.Damone is an American rock band with distinct elements from power pop in their sound. The band originated in Waltham, a city located just west of Boston, Massachusetts, and comprises Noelle , Mike Woods , Vazquez and Dustin Hengst .-In popular culture:The...

, ShiraGirl and other female-fronted bands. After releasing their first full-length studio album, Something Wicked, Tip The Van was asked to join the Warped Tour once again.

In April 2011, Tip The Van announced that the band was officially on an indefinite hiatus, citing the desire to pursue individual projects and endeavors as motivation.

Membership

Current members

• Nicole Oliva - Vocals
• Simone Oliva - Vocals/Guitar
  Guitar
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• Stephanie Allen - Trombone
  Trombone
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  /Synthesizer
  Synthesizer
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• Brian Dunnigan - Guitar
• Bryan Howard - Bass guitar
  Bass guitar
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• Bryan Briggs - Drums

Notable previous members

• Justin Kripps - Bass (2003–2007)
• Anthony Del Vecchio - Trumpet (2004–2007)
• Matthew Levesque - Drums (2005–2007)
• Jamie Rogers - Guitar (2002–2004)
• Peter Mueller - Tenor Sax (2002–2004)

Discography

• Circles (2004)
• Manners Matter (2005)
• Something Wicked (2006)
• Passion, Love & Pride (2009)