HONOR BRIGHT: Pop-Punk from Syracuse, NY
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What's the first thing you think of if someone mentions Syracuse, NY (a.k.a. "The 'Cuse")? Record snowfalls? Lousy economy? High taxes? Shrinking population? Carmelo Anthony & the S.U. Orangemen's NCAA Championship? (finally, some good news!) You're probably not thinking of rock & roll bands, unless you're familiar with straight edge/vegan hardcore pioneers Earth Crisis (if so, you just earned major cred points). But that's all about to change as Syracuse pop-punk rockers, Honor Bright rocked the Vans Warped Tour, MTV's "Total Request Live", and released their latest disc, "If This Was A Movie"...The word's out, are you on board?
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HONOR BRIGHT HAS SIGNED TO TRIPLE CROWN RECORDS - HOME TO ARTISTS SUCH AS BRAND NEW, HIT THE LIGHTS, THE DEAR HUNTER AND THE SECRET HANDSHAKE. THEY WILL BE HITTING THE STUDIO IN NOVEMBER TO WORK ON THEIR NEXT FULL-LENGTH RELEASE. A BIG CONGRATS, GUYS!!!
THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT...
And The Winner Is...Honor Bright!!!
Honor Bright plays the Cleveland date on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour...
Following their fan-voted spot on the Buffalo, NY date of last year's Vans Warped Tour, Honor Bright has now been voted to play the 15th edition of "Punk Rock Summer Camp".
This year, they won Alternative Press magazine's AP&R online contest over two other finalists.
Congrats guys, NO ONE DESERVES IT MORE!!!
Honor Bright Rocks The Warped Tour, Cleveland, 7/9/09
"Home Is A Heartache" - Warped Tour, Cleveland 7/9/09
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- @SteveChopko No, haha. It's 100% rock and roll to melt your face.
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- Anyone have the new AP Magazine with The Devil Wears Prada on the cover?? We're in it!! Check it out if you haven't already!!!
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- How was everyone's holiday?? Ours was just lovely. Still stoked on the new record??? You better believe we are.
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- Timmy just posted a new blog on Modlife.com - http://modlife.com/honorbright/blog
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- Thanks to @djrossstar for having us on The Punk Rock Show!! And thanks so @saosin for offering to make us a banana cream pie.
The Honor Bright Story...So Far
A brief history
Honor Bright was formed in Syracuse, NY in early 2006. The band was originally known as Trouble On The Dance Floor and included vocalist/guitarist Liam DiCosimo, guitarist/backing vocalist Tim Paige, bassist Anthony Merritt and drummer Curt Henry, who was added "after several auditions and a month long search" (according to their MySpace blog posted on 2/18/06.) They recorded a 3-song acoustic demo EP at local SubCat Studios in March '06. The band's name was changed to Honor Bright to avoid confusion with similarly-named group, Panic at the Disco. Later that year, Ryan Gilmore was added on guitars allowing DiCosimo to focus as the group's frontman. Their musical style is probably best described as pop-punk along the lines of Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, and Cartel. They released their self-titled 5-song EP in 2006. On June 3, 2007, the band released their full-length album "Build Hearts From Stars". Their extensive tours, opening for bands such as Cartel, Anberlin and Boys Like Girls (see photos below) have taken them throughout the Northeast and Midwest. The band's follow up disc, "If This Was A Movie" was released on August 1, 2008, just a few days after their appearance on the Buffalo, NY date of the Vans Warped Tour and their performance on MTV's TRL! In October 2008, the band took a huge step by signing with The Artery Foundation Artist Management who have built an impressive lineup with bands like Alesana, The Devil Wears Prada and A Static Lullaby. In December 2008, Aux Records re-released "Build Hearts From Stars" with two bonus acoustic tracks. In 2009, the band has played several tours including the "Bringing Back The Fanny Pack Tour" (along with Lights Out Dancing). They were featured in the unsigned artists section of both AP (Alternative Press) and AMP (American Music Press) magazines in the Spring of 2009. Paige also performs under the appropriately-named solo project, The Brilliant Light and released the CD "A Healing Is Due" on Aux Records. In early 2009, they were featured in the unsigned band sections of both Alternative Press (AP) and American Music Press (AMP) magazines. For the second consecutive year, Honor Bright won a spot on the Van's Warped Tour. This time winning AP's AP&R fan vote for the opportunity to play the Cleveland date. On Saturday 7/11/09, H*B announced that they had been signed to Triple Crown Records, best known for their releases by the group Brand New.
Band Members
Liam DiCosimo, Vocals
Tim Paige, Guitar/Vocals
Anthony Merrit, Bass/Vocals
Curt Henry, Drums/Vocals
Ryan Gilmore, Guitar/Vocals
HONOR BRIGHT - Liam, Ryan, Tim, Curt, Anthony
Upcoming Shows
CATCH HONOR BRIGHT LIVE
HONOR BRIGHT played their final show of 2009 in their hometown of Syracuse on October 29th, along side Silverstein, Madina Lake, I See Stars and The Word Alive. H*B will be recording their Triple Crown Records debut in Florida in November-December 2009 for a Spring 2010 release. Can't wait!
Honor Bright News...
Honor Bright And Friends Tear Up Syracuse!
March 21, 2009 - The Lost Horizon - Syracuse, NY
Honor Bright - Bull in a China Shop/Home is a Heartache - Syracuse 3/21/09
Honor Bright closes their set with "Bull in a China Shop" and "Home is a Heartache". They were joined on stage by members of Lights Out Dancing and The Doppler Effect. "Bringing Back the Fanny Pack" Tour Lost Horizon, Syracuse, NY March 21, 2009 See my photos from the show at http://public.fotki.com/kingkotz/rock__roll/ Honor Bright fans, make sure to check out YOUR site, "Everything Honor Bright" at http://www.squidoo.com/HonorBright
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Honor Bright in AP and AMP magazines!!!
Honor Bright is featured in American Music Press issue# 36 in the Unsigned Band Spotlight section and also in Alternative Press issue# 250 in the AP&R Unsigned Bands of the Month section. Check out the photos below!
AMP issue# 36 - Dec.08/Jan.09
Honor Bright in AMP
AP issue# 250 - May 09
Honor Bright in AP
Honor Bright on New Compilation CD
"Home Is A Heartache" has been included on AMP Magazine's compilation CD "21 Young Guns Salute! 21 Bands that will OWN in 2009" (see pix below)
21 Young Guns Salute! CD and booklet
21 Young Guns Salute! CD Booklet
Comments From The Band...
"Wow, it all looks awesome. Can't thank you enough."
- Guitarist Ryan Gilmore commenting on "Everything Honor Bright"
"The page is AMAZING! Easily the best one we've seen!"
- Guitarist Tim Paige commenting on "Everything Honor Bright"
Honor Bright on Wikipedia
Honor Bright is now listed on Wikipedia.
I thought it was time to get Honor Bright on Wikipedia.Feel free to add to or edit Honor Bright's entry. But first review Wiki's rules so the entry doesn't get deleted.
Honor Bright is a 5-piece Pop punk band from Syracuse, NY. Their musical style has drawn comparisons to bands like Fall Out Boy and Taking Back Sunday.
Honor Bright opens for Forever The Sickest Kids
Honor Bright opens for Forever The Sickest Kids
Westcott Theater, Syracuse, NY 12/1/08
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Honor Bright has signed on with The Artery Foundation Artist Management!!!
The Artery Foundation is home to bands like Alesana, A Day To Remember, A Static Lullaby and The Devil Wears Prada
Featured Artist on Purevolume (8/11/08)
Purevolume Unsigned Artists Charts
#1 Most Downloaded - all genres
#1 Most Downloaded - rock
#1 Most Downloaded - emo
#1 Most Downloaded - pop
#1 Most Played - emo
#3 Most Played - pop
#3 Most Played - rock
#4 Most Played - all genres
- from Purevolume.com - 9/1/08
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Discography
- "Honor Bright"
Self-released in 2006, currently out of print
1. The Day I Became A Public Spectacle
2. I Gave You My Heart, You Gave Me a Pacemaker
3. Let's Make Like A Tree And Get The Heck Out of Here
4. 1.21 Jiggawatts
5. Side Effects May Include Heartbreak and Self Loathing
- "Build Hearts From Stars"
Self-released June 3rd, 2007
1. Bull In A China Shop
2. Tapdancer
3. Side Effects May Include Heartbreak And Self Loathing
4. Kid Tested, Mother Approved
5. Take My Hand
6. Stage Dives And High Fives
7. I Gotta See A Thing About A Girl
8. This Situation
9. You Sure Can't Keep A Secret
10. Normal
Autographed Copy of "Build Hearts From Stars"
- "If This Was A Movie"
Self-released August 1st, 2008
1. Roads? Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads
2. Let Your Fists Do The Talking
3. Only You
4. Home Is A Heartache
5. Kansas City Shuffle
6. Short End Of The Stick
Autographed Copy of "If This Was A Movie"
- "Build Hearts From Stars" (Deluxe Edition)
Re-released on Aux Records w/2 bonus tracks on December 1st, 2008
1. Bull In A China Shop
2. Tapdancer
3. Side Effects May Include Heartbreak And Self Loathing
4. Kid Tested, Mother Approved
5. Take My Hand
6. Stage Dives And High Fives
7. I Gotta See A Thing About A Girl
8. This Situation
9. You Sure Can't Keep A Secret
10. Normal
11. I Gave You My Heart, You Gave Me A Pacemaker
12. If Only They Knew
Autographed Copy of "Build Hearts From Stars" (Deluxe Edition)
"If This Was A Movie (EP)" Individual Tracks on MP3
Download "If This Was A Movie" FULL EP
Download in DRM-free mp3 format from Amazon.com
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If This Was A Movie
Amazon Price: $5.94 (as of 12/30/2009)
Less than one week after appearances on the Vans Warped Tour and MTV's TRL, Syracuse, New York Pop/Punk-Rockers Honor Bright unleash "If This Was A Movie". Within two weeks of the release, Honor Bright topped purevolume's Rock, Pop, Emo, and All Genre Charts - not too shabby for an unsigned band! Already being compared to early Taking Back Sunday and Fall Out Boy, one listen to the TRL-performed track "Home Is A Heartache" clearly supports the comparisons. Recommended for fans of "Take This To Your Grave"-era Fall Out Boy as well as those filling their mp3 players with the likes of rising stars All Time Low and We The Kings. Get in front of the curve on this one, folks.
"If This Was A Movie" Now Available on iTunes
"Build Hearts From Stars" also available.
Fan Poll #1 - Your Favorite Honor Bright Song? Vote Now!
OK, your turn to interact. Tell the world your favorite Honor Bright song. Only one vote per IP address, so choose carefully - or if you're real clever, (or have access to other computers), vote multiple times (hey, I won't tell).
Honor Bright on MTV's TRL!!!
Honor Bright Live on MTV's TRL!!!
Hot on the heels of their sizzling set at Warped Tour in Buffalo, Honor Bright performed on MTV's Total Request Live 7/30/08, during a new segment called "On Your Radar".
Honor Bright on TRL
Honor Bright "Home Is A Heartache" on MTV's TRL 7/30/08
Complete performance including interviews!
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Honor Bright - Home Is A Heartache - NYC - 7/30/08
Honor Bright - "Home Is A Heartache" - acoustic version. This is the complete performance with interview segments. Honor Bright's first national TV appearance. http://www.squidoo.com/honorbright
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Honor Bright Rocks The Vans Warped Tour!
Punk Rock Summer Camp!
Honor Bright tore up the Buffalo (Darien) stop of the Vans Warped Tour July 24th, 2008. Check out my video for "Home Is A Heartache" and photos from the show below...
Honor Bright (and friends) at Warped Tour 7/24/08
Honor Bright Video @ Warped Tour
Buffalo/Darien Center, NY July 24, 2008
(Click on the large arrow to watch in high quality at YouTube).
Honor Bright "Home is a Heartache" Warped Tour Buffalo
Visit Everything Honor Bright at http://www.squidoo.com/HonorBright Honor Bright "Home is a Heartache" Warped Tour Buffalo (Darien),NY 7/24/2008 http://www.squidoo.com/honorbright
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Videos from the Great New York State Fair
Syracuse, NY - August 31st, 2008
Set List
1. Roads? Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads
2. Short End Of The Stick
3. Take My Hand
4. Let Your Fists Do The Talking
5. Bull In A China Shop
6. Home Is A Heartache
7. Side Effects May Include Heartbreak And Self Loathing
Honor Bright - Roads? Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads - NYS Fair
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Concert Posters & Flyers
Honor Bright at The Great New York State Fair - 8/31/08
"If This Was A Movie" CD Release Show 8/2/08
Honor Bright opens for Mayday Parade 5/3/08
Honor Bright opens for Anberlin and Metro Station 11/12/07
Honor Bright opens for Envy On The Coast 7/29/07
"Extreme" Show - May 13th, 2007
Honor Bright opens for If Hope Dies 12/3/06
Honor Bright opens for As Tall As Lions 10/13/06
Honor Bright opens for Anberlin and Boys Like Girls 9/18/06 (see my photos below)
My photos from The Furnace in Syracuse, NY September 18, 2006
According to guitarist Ryan Gilmore, this was his first show with the band.
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The Top Honor Bright Videos on YouTube
Various HB vids from friends and fans...
Musical Influences
We've all heard the comparisons to Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday etc., but I was interested in hearing who Honor Bright themselves considers to be their musical influences. Below is the list of bands provided to me by guitarist Ryan Gilmore. Thanks Ry!
You can preview and download mp3's, or purchase any CD on Ryan's band list directly from Amazon.com by clicking on the album covers...
Queen
British glam-rock legends
More From Queen...
The Movielife
Seminal Long Island, NY emo/pop/punk band
MxPx
Pop/punk/skate-punk from Bremerton, WA
Copeland
Alt-pop/rock from Lakeland, FL
Taking Back Sunday
Long Island's emo/pop-punk standard bearers
Cartel
Emo/power-pop/pop-punk outfit from Conyers, GA
Honor Bright Links
Honor Bright on the net
- Official Honor Bright Page
- MySpace music profile for Honor Bright with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more...
"Honor Bright...DOT-NET!!!" - Official Honor Bright Store
- Get all your Honor Bright merch here
- Honor Bright Lyrics
- Wonder how the whole crowd sings along to every song at Honor Bright shows? Wonder no more...
Now moved to a separate page. - Honor Bright entry on Wikipedia
- I thought it was about time Honor Bright had their own entry on Wikipedia, so I created one! Please help by editing and improving the entry as you see fit.
- Honor Bright on Last.fm
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- Honor Bright on purevolume
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- Honor Bright on iLike.com
- You like HB? Voice it on iLike
- Honor Bright on ReverbNation
- Another HB artist page
- Honor Bright on iSOUND.com
- Live Life Loud
- Official Honor Bright Street Team MySpace Page
- The hardcore HB fans
- Buy "Build Hearts From Stars"
- Buy now at Interpunk
- Download "Sounds of Summer, v.2"
- FREE compilation featuring Honor Bright, Four Year Strong, Powerspace, Every Avenue and many more.
- My Photos From Warped Tour '08 Buffalo
- Warped Tour 2008 at Buffalo (Darien Center), NY.
The bands I shot are HONOR BRIGHT, CONFIDE, BOUNCING SOULS, COBRA STARSHIP, THE ACADEMY IS..., RELIENT K, Warped Tour founder KEVIN LYMAN, GYM CLASS HEROES, WE THE KINGS, STORY OF THE YEAR, FROM FIRST TO LAST, FAMILY FORCE 5, MAYDAY PARADE (signing only), ORESKABAND, THE COLOR FRED, KATY PERRY (tons of pix), ANGELS & AIRWAVES, PENNYWISE, ALL TIME LOW, REEL BIG FISH, SAY ANYTHING, ANBERLIN, and AGAINST ME! - Honor Bright on facebook
- Are you a fan yet?
- My Honor Bright Blog
- News about Syracuse, New York Pop-Punk Rock band Honor Bright.
- Honor Bright interviewed in Independent Music e-zine
- Download the entire issue here.
- Aux Records - Syracuse, NY
- Aux has released "If This Was A Movie" and the deluxe version of "Build Hearts from Stars".
- SyracuseShows.com
- Matt Dunn and Co. have been bringing great shows to the Syracuse music scene for years. Support your scene!!!
- UpstateShows.com
- Another great CNY show promoter. Support your scene!
- Triple Crown Records
- The label that brought the world artists such as Brand New, Hot Rod Circuit, Hit The Lights, The Dear Hunter and now... HONOR BRIGHT!!!
- Honor Bright on Modlife
- Honor Bright's new online home.
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Comments, questions, corrections, complaints? Sound off here. Got a favorite Honor Bright concert experience? Post it here. Or anything else HB-related. It's your space...thanks for visiting.
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- Amanda :] Amanda :] Jan 11, 2009 @ 1:08 pm | in reply to Amanda. :
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greatly appreciated, even. hahaha.
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- Amanda. :] Amanda. :] Jan 11, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
- This site is soo good, no lie. & Thanks for having a link to the street team page. :D It's greatly appreciate it!
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- Bob Bob Aug 18, 2008 @ 8:06 am
- Nice job Mr. Kotz...it's very impressive and thanks for letting me know about Honor Bright.
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- enascar88 enascar88 Aug 5, 2008 @ 10:33 pm
- I rated it however i dont know if it took or not. if it did not let me know until then sooo long for now pal!
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- Shawn Shawn Aug 5, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
- I am usually not into this kind of music however, and I say however, This is great how you have different kind of bands on here. Nice job with the page Mr T.
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- RichLeigh RichLeigh Aug 1, 2008 @ 11:44 am
- Thanks for drawing my attention to this band, this is most definitely an artist that I could really get into! Nice one.
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- Kotz Kotz Jul 30, 2008 @ 11:49 pm
- The TRL video will be up soon. I promise!
Thanks
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- Taylor Taylor Jul 30, 2008 @ 6:28 pm
- Please post the TRL video! I missed it!
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