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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox musical artist
| Name = Alternate Routes
| name = The Alternate Routes
| Type = studio
| image =
| Artist = [[Daryl Davis]]
| Cover =
| caption =
| Released = 2005
| image_size = 250
| background = group_or_band
| Recorded =
| origin = [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]]<br />[[Fairfield University]], [[Fairfield, Connecticut]], United States
| Studio =
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]], [[roots rock]], [[college rock]]
| Genre = [[Blues]]
| years_active = 2002–present
| Length =
| label = Independent
| Label =
| associated_acts =
| Producer = Michael Roach
| website = {{URL|thealternateroutes.com}}
| Reviews =
| current_members = Eric Donnelly<br />Tim Warren<br />Ian Tait<br />Kurt Leon<br />Taryn Chory
| Last album =
| past_members = Mike Sembos<br />Chip Johnson<br />Stephen Chopek<br />Richard Medek<br />David Grant<br />Mike Stavitz
| This album = '''''Alternate Routes'''''<br>(2000)
}}
| Next album = ''[[Greatest Hits (album)|Greatest Hits]]''<br>(2011)
|}}
'''''Alternate Routes''''' is the second studio album by [[Daryl Davis]]. The album features the songs with Jazz, Gospel, Swing, Bossa Nova and Salsa, still maintaining the musical signature that has attracted fans and acclaim worldwide.


'''The Alternate Routes''' are an American [[rock music|rock]] band out of [[Bridgeport, Connecticut]], United States, formed by Tim Warren and Eric Donnelly in 2002 while studying at [[Fairfield University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://media.www.fairfieldmirror.com/media/storage/paper148/news/2007/02/08/Entertainment/Fairfield.Alums.Signed.To.Major.Record.Label-2703598.shtml |title=Archived copy |accessdate=February 10, 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927030406/http://media.www.fairfieldmirror.com/media/storage/paper148/news/2007/02/08/Entertainment/Fairfield.Alums.Signed.To.Major.Record.Label-2703598.shtml |archivedate=September 27, 2007 }}</ref>
==Track listing==
# Pillow Affair
# Salsa in America
# Open Up Your Heart
# Let's Go Make Love
# It Wasn't Raining Till I Met You (Bossa)
# My Fool Around Guy
# Santa Claus Boogie
# The Best Years of Your Life
# What He Did for Me
# Brenda
# Since I Found The Lord
# (Am I) Living in a Fantasy
# It Wasn't Raining Till I Met You (Swing)


As of early 2013, The Alternate Routes were touring and working on a new album to follow up ''Lately''.
==Personnel==

*Daryl Davis - Accordion, Composer, Organ, Piano, Primary Artist, Vocal Arrangement, Vocals
==Career==
*David Chappell - Guitar
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.
*Tom Crawford - Engineer, Sax (Alto)

*Wes Crawford - Drums
In 2006, the band won an [[The Independent Music Awards|Independent Music Award]] for the song "Ordinary."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima_new/jukebox2006.asp# |title=Archived copy |accessdate=March 25, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228112357/http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima_new/jukebox2006.asp |archivedate=February 28, 2009 }}</ref> Later that year, the band signed with [[Vanguard Records]].
*Joe Dyson - Guitar

*Steve Eisen - Trumpet
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]].
*Mike Gage - Cover Design, Design

*Ron Holloway - Saxophone
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 2009, the band recorded a five-song EP, ''The Watershed EP'', at [[Tarquin Studios]] with producer [[Peter Katis]] in their hometown of Bridgeport.
*Seth Kibel - Horn Arrangements

*Bob Margolin - Guitar
In 2010, longtime band member Chip Johnson left the band to pursue his home studio, Alpine Red.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpinered.com# |title=Alpine Red Studios |website=Alpinered.com# |date= |accessdate=2016-06-26}}</ref>
*Wade Matthews - Bass

*Barry Lee Pearson - Liner Notes
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]].
*Michael Roach - Producer

*Tony Sweet - Executive Producer
In the summer of 2011, the Alternate Routes toured with co-headliners [[Scattered Trees]]. The tour introduced the band's new four-piece lineup featuring drummer Richard Medek and longtime guitarist turned bassist Mike Sembos (also of [[The Backyard Committee]]).
*Ray Tilkens - Guitar

*Steve Wayne Waters - Guitar
On December 17, 2013, The Alternate Routes' new single "Nothing More" was featured in its full length during the final scenes of the Christmas episode of NCIS,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ncis-source.org/2013/12/17/the-alternate-routes-song-nothing-more-to-be-featured-on-tonights-ncis/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=December 22, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131222170306/http://ncis-source.org/2013/12/17/the-alternate-routes-song-nothing-more-to-be-featured-on-tonights-ncis/ |archivedate=December 22, 2013 }}</ref> earning them the #92 rank on the iTunes US charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/us/artists/music/the-alternate-routes/songs/nothing-more-feat-lily-costner/ |title='Nothing More (feat. Lily Costner)' by The Alternate Routes (American Songs iTunes Chart) |website=iTunesCharts.net |date=2013-12-18 |accessdate=2016-06-26}}</ref>
*Chris Watling- Sax (Alto)

*Phil Wiggins - Harmonica
The Alternate Routes released their fourth studio album, ''Nothing More'', on September 30, 2013 with record producer Peter Katis.

"Nothing More" was featured in the closing ceremonies of the 2014 Winter Olympics on NBC. The band also performed "Nothing More" on ''[[The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson]]'' in March 2014.

==Members==
===Present===
* Tim Warren - lead vocals, [[Steel-string acoustic guitar|acoustic]] and electric [[guitar]]s
* Eric Donnelly - electric guitars, backing vocals
* Ian Tait - bass guitar
* Kurt Leon - drums (2007–2008, then rejoined the band in 2012)
*Taryn Chory- Vocals

===Previous===
* Mike Sembos - bass guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar (2005-2013)
* Chip Johnson - bass, keys, backing vocals, drums (2003–2010)
* Stephen Chopek - drums (2005–2007)
* David Grant - drums (late 2008)
* Mike Stavitz - drums (2008–2010)
* Richard Medek - drums (2010-2011)

==Discography==
===Albums===
* ''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)
* ''Nothing More'' (2014)
* ''It's That Time'' EP (2014)
* ''Live In Pawling'' (2017)

===Singles===
* "Time Is a Runaway" (2007)
* "The Future's Nothing New" (2009)
* "Ain't No Secret" (2009)
* "Carry Me Home" (2011)
* "Nothing More" (2013)
* "Somewhere In America" (2016)
* "Safe Haven" (2017)
* "Stronger" (2017)

==Notes==
{{Reflist}}

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

{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Rock music groups from Connecticut]]
[[Category:Fairfield University alumni]]
[[Category:Independent Music Awards winners]]

Revision as of 23:08, 27 April 2018

The Alternate Routes
OriginBridgeport, Connecticut
Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
GenresRock, roots rock, college rock
Years active2002–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersEric Donnelly
Tim Warren
Ian Tait
Kurt Leon
Taryn Chory
Past membersMike Sembos
Chip Johnson
Stephen Chopek
Richard Medek
David Grant
Mike Stavitz
Websitethealternateroutes.com

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

As of early 2013, The Alternate Routes were touring and working on a new album to follow up 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 2009, 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 toured with co-headliners Scattered Trees. The tour introduced the band's new four-piece lineup featuring drummer Richard Medek and longtime guitarist turned bassist Mike Sembos (also of The Backyard Committee).

On December 17, 2013, The Alternate Routes' new single "Nothing More" was featured in its full length during the final scenes of the Christmas episode of NCIS,[4] earning them the #92 rank on the iTunes US charts.[5]

The Alternate Routes released their fourth studio album, Nothing More, on September 30, 2013 with record producer Peter Katis.

"Nothing More" was featured in the closing ceremonies of the 2014 Winter Olympics on NBC. The band also performed "Nothing More" on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson in March 2014.

Members

Present

  • Tim Warren - lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
  • Eric Donnelly - electric guitars, backing vocals
  • Ian Tait - bass guitar
  • Kurt Leon - drums (2007–2008, then rejoined the band in 2012)
  • Taryn Chory- Vocals

Previous

  • Mike Sembos - bass guitar, backing vocals, electric guitar (2005-2013)
  • Chip Johnson - bass, keys, backing vocals, drums (2003–2010)
  • Stephen Chopek - drums (2005–2007)
  • David Grant - drums (late 2008)
  • Mike Stavitz - drums (2008–2010)
  • Richard Medek - drums (2010-2011)

Discography

Albums

  • 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)
  • Nothing More (2014)
  • It's That Time EP (2014)
  • Live In Pawling (2017)

Singles

  • "Time Is a Runaway" (2007)
  • "The Future's Nothing New" (2009)
  • "Ain't No Secret" (2009)
  • "Carry Me Home" (2011)
  • "Nothing More" (2013)
  • "Somewhere In America" (2016)
  • "Safe Haven" (2017)
  • "Stronger" (2017)

Notes

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved February 10, 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 28, 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Alpine Red Studios". Alpinered.com#. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "'Nothing More (feat. Lily Costner)' by The Alternate Routes (American Songs iTunes Chart)". iTunesCharts.net. 2013-12-18. Retrieved 2016-06-26.
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