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In 2007, the band re-released ''Good and Reckless and True'' on Vanguard, and released a limited-edition acoustic album. This album, available only at shows, was affectionately titled ''The Brooklawn Sessions'', referring to the house where Tim and then bass player Chip Johnson lived and recorded the album. On April 10, 2007, the Alternate Routes performed their single "Time is a Runaway" on [[Late Night With Conan O'Brien]].
In 2007, the band re-released ''Good and Reckless and True'' on Vanguard, and released a limited-edition acoustic album. This album, available only at shows, was affectionately titled ''The Brooklawn Sessions'', referring to the house where Tim and then bass player Chip Johnson lived and recorded the album. On April 10, 2007, the Alternate Routes performed their single "Time is a Runaway" on [[Late Night With Conan O'Brien]].


In 2008, the band recorded their follow up LP, ''Sucker's Dream'', again with Jay Joyce in Nashville. While waiting for its release in February of '09, the band recorded a five song EP, ''The Watershed EP'', at [[Tarquin Studios]] with producer [[Peter Katis]] in their hometown of Bridgeport.
In 2008, the band recorded their follow-up LP, ''Sucker's Dream'', again with Jay Joyce in Nashville. While waiting for its release in February of '09, the band recorded a five song EP, ''The Watershed EP'', at [[Tarquin Studios]] with producer [[Peter Katis]] in their hometown of Bridgeport.


In 2010, longtime band member Chip Johnson left the band to pursue his home studio, Alpine Red<ref>[http://www.alpinered.com/main/contact.html# Alpine Red Studio]</ref>.
In 2010, longtime band member Chip Johnson left the band to pursue his home studio, Alpine Red.<ref>[http://www.alpinered.com/main/contact.html# Alpine Red Studio]</ref>


The Alternate Routes parted ways with Vanguard Records in 2010 and shortly headed back to Nashville to begin work on their third studio album, ''Lately''. ''Lately'' was produced by Teddy Morgan at Barrio East in Nashville over the course of 6 weeks. The album features drummer Richard Medek and multi-instrumentalist Carl Broemel of [[My Morning Jacket]].
The Alternate Routes parted ways with Vanguard Records in 2010 and shortly headed back to Nashville to begin work on their third studio album, ''Lately''. ''Lately'' was produced by Teddy Morgan at Barrio East in Nashville over the course of 6 weeks. The album features drummer Richard Medek and multi-instrumentalist Carl Broemel of [[My Morning Jacket]].


In the summer of 2011, the Alternate Routes will be touring nationally with co-headliners [[Scattered Trees]]. The tour introduces the band's new four-piece lineup featuring drummer Richard Medek and longtime guitarist turned bassist Mike Sembos.
In the summer of 2011, the Alternate Routes will be touring nationally with co-headliners [[Scattered Trees]]. The tour introduces the band's new four-piece lineup featuring drummer Richard Medek and longtime guitarist turned bassist Mike Sembos.



==Members==
==Members==


* Tim Warren - lead vocals, [[Steel-string acoustic guitar|acoustic]] and electric [[guitar|guitars]]
* Tim Warren - lead vocals, [[Steel-string acoustic guitar|acoustic]] and electric [[guitar]]s
* Eric Donnelly - electric guitars, backing vocals
* Eric Donnelly - electric guitars, backing vocals
* Mike Sembos - [[bass guitar|bass]], backing vocals, electric guitars, keys
* Mike Sembos - [[bass guitar|bass]], backing vocals, electric guitars, keys
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* David Grant - drums (late 2008)
* David Grant - drums (late 2008)
* Mike Stavitz - drums (2008–2010)
* Mike Stavitz - drums (2008–2010)



==Discography==
==Discography==
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* "Ain't No Secret" (2009)
* "Ain't No Secret" (2009)
* "Carry Me Home" (2011)
* "Carry Me Home" (2011)



==Notes==
==Notes==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}



==External links==
==External links==
*[http://thealternateroutes.com/ Official website]
*[http://thealternateroutes.com/ Official website]
*[http://www.archive.org/details/TheAlternateRoutes The Alternate Routes collection] at the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive
*[http://www.archive.org/details/TheAlternateRoutes The Alternate Routes collection] at the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive



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Revision as of 14:11, 19 July 2011

The Alternate Routes

The Alternate Routes are an American rock band out of Bridgeport, Connecticut formed by Tim Warren and Eric Donnelly in 2002 while studying at Fairfield University.[1]

The Alternate Routes are currently touring nationally in support of their third studio album, Lately.

Career

In 2005, the band recorded their debut album, Good and Reckless and True, with producer Jay Joyce in Nashville, TN. The next few years were spent touring and honing their live sound.

In 2006, the band won an Independent Music Award for the song "Ordinary."[2] Later that year, the band signed with Vanguard Records.

In 2007, the band re-released Good and Reckless and True on Vanguard, and released a limited-edition acoustic album. This album, available only at shows, was affectionately titled The Brooklawn Sessions, referring to the house where Tim and then bass player Chip Johnson lived and recorded the album. On April 10, 2007, the Alternate Routes performed their single "Time is a Runaway" on Late Night With Conan O'Brien.

In 2008, the band recorded their follow-up LP, Sucker's Dream, again with Jay Joyce in Nashville. While waiting for its release in February of '09, the band recorded a five song EP, The Watershed EP, at Tarquin Studios with producer Peter Katis in their hometown of Bridgeport.

In 2010, longtime band member Chip Johnson left the band to pursue his home studio, Alpine Red.[3]

The Alternate Routes parted ways with Vanguard Records in 2010 and shortly headed back to Nashville to begin work on their third studio album, Lately. Lately was produced by Teddy Morgan at Barrio East in Nashville over the course of 6 weeks. The album features drummer Richard Medek and multi-instrumentalist Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket.

In the summer of 2011, the Alternate Routes will be touring nationally with co-headliners Scattered Trees. The tour introduces the band's new four-piece lineup featuring drummer Richard Medek and longtime guitarist turned bassist Mike Sembos.

Members

  • Tim Warren - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
  • Eric Donnelly - electric guitars, backing vocals
  • Mike Sembos - bass, backing vocals, electric guitars, keys
  • Richard Medek - drums

Previous Members

  • Chip Johnson - bass, keys, backing vocals, drums (2003–2010)
  • Stephen Chopek - drums (2005–2007)
  • Kurt Leon - drums (late 2007–summer 2008)
  • David Grant - drums (late 2008)
  • Mike Stavitz - drums (2008–2010)

Discography

  • This is When EP (2003)
  • Over Your Shoulder EP (2004)
  • Good and Reckless and True (2005)
  • Good and Reckless and True (2007, re-released on Vanguard Records)
  • The Watershed EP (2008)
  • Sucker's Dream (2009)
  • Live... in Seattle (2010)
  • Lately (2010)

Singles

  • "Time Is A Runaway" (2007)
  • "The Future's Nothing New" (2009)
  • "Ain't No Secret" (2009)
  • "Carry Me Home" (2011)

Notes

  1. ^ Alexandra Stewart, "Fairfield Alums Signed to Major Record Label," Fairfield Mirror, February 8, 2007.
  2. ^ Independent Music Award: Pop/Rock Category
  3. ^ Alpine Red Studio
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