In early 2005, A Hero From A Thousand Paces hit the local South Jersey/Philly scene after self-recording their first EP. Instantly, attracting fans and creating a local buzz, especially with Mark Fray being the singer of now-defunct jersey band Riding Bikes. The band showcased a softer sounding pop/rock style. Mellow guitars, soothing bass, simple drums, creatively placed keyboards and being very vocally driven, Hero made a name for themselves by the summer of ‘05 by gaining a spot on Philadelphia’s “Hellfest” summer tour.
In mid-2006, Hero took some time off in conjunction with signing to Jersey label 1x1 Music (One Dead Three Wounded, Melissa Cross, The Divining.) Numerous line up changes followed through all anticipating their debut release “Mistakes.” On April 3, 2007 “Mistakes” was released in stores everywhere!
Discography:
2005 EP*
- A Hand Written Apology To St. Cecilia
- Your Stained Slideshow
- Doctor Doctor
- She’ll Pay For Me in Singles
- Philadelphia
*Recorded at Clay Creek in Delaware late 2004-2005
Mistakes (2007)
- Bold And Beautiful
- With Closed Fists
- The Aftermath
- Semantics
- Doctor Doctor
- She’ll Pay For Me in Singles
- It’s Not Over
- A Hand Written Apology
- Philadelphia
- Close Your Eyes
- The Stained Slideshow
- A Good Thing
A Hero From A Thousand Paces is:
Mark Fray: Vocals Smee: Guitar Sprout: Guitar Matt Bates: Bass Chris Donegan: Drums Ryan Beatty: Keyboards
Former members:
Jose Lopez: Guitar Chris Smith: Guitar Stewart Vaughn: Guitar Chris Shalhoub: Bass Matt Ooi: Keyboards
Source: http://www.last.fm/music/A+Hero+from+a+Thousand+Paces/+wiki
