FALLING THROUGH APRIL: new tour dates
Charlotte, NC based Alt Rock Band FALLING THROUGH APRIL has announced dates for their Fall WORLDS AWAY TOUR with special guests HAZEN!
Launching September 22 at The Battlefield Bar in Chalmette, LA, the tour winds through the US, wrapping up October 15 at The Juke Joint in Ocean Springs, MS.
Tour Dates:
09/22 @ The Battlefield Bar – Chalmette, LA
09/22 @ Acadia Bar & Grill – Houston, TX
09/24 @ The Kraken Lounge – Brownsville, TX
09/25 @ The Deadhorse – San Angelo, TX
09/27 @ Come and Take It Live Austin, TX
09/28 @ Growl Records – Arlington, TX
09/29 @ Barleycorn’s – Wichita, KS
09/30 @ Beach House Bar & Grill -Omaha Regency, NE
10/01 @ Diamond Billiards & Music Club St. – Peters, MO
10/02 @ Canopy Club – Urbana, IL
10/04 @ Cheers Pub South – Bend, IN
10/06 @ The Vortex – Akron, OH
10/07 @ Debonair Music Hall – Teaneck, NJ
10/08 @ Zen West – Baltimore, MD
10/09 @ Mom’s Kitchen & Scandals – Virginia Beach, VA
10/11 @ The Station – Carrboro, NC
10/12 @ Milestone – Charlotte, NC
10/13 @ AJ’s Glasgow, KY
10/14 @ Level Up Arcade and Billiards – East Ridge, TN
10/15 @ The Juke Joint – Ocean Springs, MS
The band’s most recent music video, “Paralyzed,” showcases the high energy intensity of their live performance, hitting #56 on the Billboard Hot Singles Chart!
Even though they are originally from disparate parts of the country, Charlotte, NC based Alt Rockers Falling Through April have come together to form a cohesive unit in a city that is rich in music history and has a thriving independent rock scene. Their energy is abundant in their live shows and in the music.
Falling Through April released first single and video “Desperate Measures” in September of 2017 and have gained significant visibility: Google Play Music’s Modern Rock radio channel and iDobi radio were early supporters and are playing the song. The video premiered on Alternative Press and debuted @ #13 on the Youtube Alternative Hotlist playlist. The video is featured on the Footlocker In-Store network in 1,835 stores in 23 countries as well as several other major brand retail outlets. “Desperate Measures” is playing in over 3800 Health Clubs worldwide, and has been added to syndicated shows like MusicMix USA and Sidewalks TV, among others.
The band’s founders (Jim Siani, Dave Piontek, Dan Candia) have weathered the full gamut of hurdles as a startup since forming in 2011, ranging from exploding transmissions and ghosting vocalists to nearby celebratory gun fire landing Taylor in the hospital. When charismatic front woman Mikaela Salazar stepped into their lives in 2016, the road blocks were removed, and everyone found something to be excited about.
The 4 founders found each other while playing in different bands that were a part of the Charlotte indie rock scene. The band members came to music naturally, as they all had musicians in their family: Dan came from a long line of international musicians, and his dad always played guitar when he was growing up. Dave started in music early, and in his early teens he became enamored of the Electric Bass and that became his instrument of choice. Jim knew by the age of 13 that he wanted to be a professional musician, inspired by acts like Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, and his favorite band Weezer. Taylor grew up watching his Dad play drums, so you could say they are in his family DNA. Mikaela grew up in a house that was never silent, and the desire to be involved in music was second nature. She was inspired to become a singer by strong female musical role models like Alanis Morissette and Gwen Stefani.
The band has 2 previous independent releases: The Take Flight album in 2012 and the Risks and Rewards Ep in 2015.
In early 2017 FTA packed up and drove to Nashville, TN for a several month’s long recording binge with producer and friend Jon King (Augustana, Darling Parade). The result is their new album Zodiac, a powerful alt-rock collection that melds influences ranging from Incubus to Halsey.
The band has amassed a significant touring resume, having opened for Theory of a Deadman^, The Pretty Reckless ^, Pop Evil , Adelitas Way * ^, Breaking Benjamin ^ and more. They have also performed at major festivals including the Vans Warped Tour, SXSW, Florida Music Festival, Sonorous Music Festival, Dewey Beach Music Conference and Celebrate Fairfax.
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Their touring has garnered them endorsements from PRS and Reverend Guitars, among others.
FTA’s goal is to have their music reach as many people as possible around the world and for their music to inspire and encourage listeners.
