Boyce Avenue Sign with Universal Republic
March 11, 2010 by Editor
Filed under Music News
(NEW YORK, NY) – Boyce Avenue, the Florida-based trio consisting of brothers Alejandro (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Fabian (guitar, vocals), and Daniel Manzano (bass, percussion, vocals) release their self-produced major label debut entitled All We Have Left on May 11, 2010, through Universal Republic Records. Singer/guitarist Alejandro Manzano comments, “It’s been a long-time goal of ours to release a full-length debut album worldwide, with all of our music on it the way we’ve always wanted the world to hear it. We feel this album is the kind of release our fans deserve. We couldn’t be happier to be a part of the Universal Republic family at this time.”
The album’s first single, “Every Breath,” will be released digitally on March 16, 2010. The band recently shot a video for the song in Los Angeles with acclaimed director Zach Merck (Blue October, Safetysuit) and was a collaborative effort that grew from a concept written by the band.
Boyce Avenue recently returned from their second tour of the Philippines and are currently on their second headline tour of Europe, playing to sold-out and near capacity crowds in Germany and Austria. Shows in Switzerland, France, and the UK are forthcoming, with indications of more sold-out shows to come.
Today the band announces the first leg of its upcoming US headline tour, kicking off in Vienna, VA on May 19th. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 12th.
The upcoming tour will be the band’s second headline tour of the US. Bassist Daniel Manzano notes, “Last summer, we did our first US headline tour, and it was a really eye-opening experience. We always knew our fans online were die-hard, but it was still really touching and inspiring to see them come out and support us in such strong numbers. For us, that connection with fans at a live show is irreplaceable.” Guitarist Fabian Manzano adds, “We’ve had amazing fortune in being able to tour internationally this early in our career, but we also really can’t wait to go back out and play for all of our fans here in the States. Our first ever full-blown tour was in the United States, and we think things will be even more fun and exciting this summer when we head back out to see everyone and play some songs from the new album.”
Boyce Avenue shot to immediate underground fame after acoustic versions of their live performances of original songs and covers surfaced on YouTube a little over two years ago. Their homemade videos of songs such as Justin Timberlake’s “Love Stoned”, Rihanna’s “Umbrella”, and Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida”, among many others, quickly became viral sensations. And today, Boyce Avenue’s original and cover videos have collectively garnered over 165,000,000 views, making their channel one of the most watched destinations on the site worldwide.
Boyce Avenue European Tour Dates:
March 12 – Zurich, Switzerland – Abart
March 13 – Paris, France – Maroquiniere
March 16 – Cardiff, UK – University – Solus
March 17 – Liverpool, UK – O2 Academy
March 18 – Glasgow, UK – The Garage
March 19 – Newcastle, UK – O2 Academy
March 21 – Belfast, UK – Spring & Airbrake
March 22 – Dublin, Ireland – Academy
March 23 – Oxford, UK – O2 Academy
March 24 – Portsmouth, UK – Wedgwood Rooms
March 26 – London, UK – ULU
Boyce Avenue US Tour Dates:
May 19 – Vienna, VA – Jammin Java
May 20 – Philadelphia, PA – North Star Bar
May 21 – Boston, MA – Café 939 (The Red Room)
May 22 – Boston, MA – Café 939 (The Red Room)
May 25 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
May 27 – Pittsburgh, PA – Garfield Artworks
May 28 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig
May 29 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
All We Have Left (track listing)
Daylight
More Things To Say
Broken Angel
Every Breath
Find Me
When The Lights Die
Change Your Mind
Not Enough
Dare To Believe
Hear Me Now
Briane
On My Way
Tonight
