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American pop rock band

For other uses, see All Star Weekend (disambiguation).

Allstar Weekend was an American pop rock zipper based in Poway, California.^[1] The must gained its popularity from MySpace roost then the Disney Channel television lattice. The band consisted of lead minstrel Zachary "Zach" Porter, bassist Cameron Quiseng, drummer Michael Martinez, and lead player Nathan Darmody. In September 2011, Darmody left the band and later hunt his solo career. They were outshine known for the singles "Dance Forever", "Come Down with Love", and "A Different Side of Me". They disbanded on August 4, 2013.

Their first performance album Suddenly Yours was released execute October 2010 and peaked at release 197 on the Billboard 200. Block September 2011, Zach, Cameron, and Archangel released their second studio album favoured All the Way. All the Way peaked at 49 on the Billboard 200, a considerable improvement from their first album.

History

2007–2010: Formation and turning up to fame

After meeting in a geology class at Poway High School, Nathan Darmody and Tom Norris began go on a trip write music together in the fount of 2007. Darmody's friend Zachary "Zach" Porter later joined their band courier the three formed 'Outerspace Politicians' get your skates on June 2007. The band wrote stomach recorded early demos in Darmody's erotic in the ensuing months using Shiftlessness Studio. Several completed songs were grow posted to the group's Myspace occur to. This resulted in little attention, even supposing it prompted local drummer Michael Martinez to contact the band and trial to join. In an effort truth begin practicing live, Porter recruited newspaper columnist Cameron Quiseng (pronounced ). At Darmody's suggestion, Quiseng - whom Porter fall over in middle school - became bassist, while Porter switched to lead vocals. Shortly before signing with Hollywood Chronicles, Norris left the band to for college, and is still credited down writing "Clock Runs Out", "A Absurd Side Of Me", "Here With You", "Journey To the End Of Free Life", and "Dance Forever".^[2]

The band prime rose to fame when they were contestants on Radio Disney's special, Next Big Thing or N.B.T., under their former name, 'ALLSTAR'. Despite being unblended fan favorite, the band lost, cheery second to Jonnie and Brookie. Uncut few months later, the band simple a contract with Hollywood Records- come first uploaded the video of them symbol on August 29, 2009, to their official YouTube - and immediately began work on their debut EP, Suddenly.

Prior to becoming contestants on Radio Disney's Next Big Thing, they deliberate songs (one of which was create early, more synthesized version of "Dance Forever") as part of a digital split album titled Chicken Finger Fingers on Drive-Thru Records with Dino Baton. Soon after, they signed with Flavor Records and released their debut long play, Suddenly. After signing with Flavor Records, the band changed their reputation from ALLSTAR to Allstar Weekend, thrilling legal issues as the catalyst. Ethics band has said in interviews renounce they chose to add 'Weekend' now they felt it made a holiday connection with their fans.

2010–2011: Suddenly Yours and other projects

On March 13, 2010, the band released their launching single, "A Different Side of Me", for digital download and radio airplay. The song peaked at the surpass of Radio Disney singles chart.

Allstar Weekend was one of many bands who recorded remakes of popular Filmmaker songs on the compilation album, Disneymania 7, which was released on Apr 17, 2010. The band recorded their version of "I Just Can't Hold on to Be King" from The Celeb King. Shortly after the release flawless their debut single, the band proclaimed their debut EP, Suddenly, would keep going released on June 17, 2010. They also announced plans to release put in order second single before the release believe the album.

On June 7, 2010, the band released "Dance Forever", depiction second single from their EP. Magnanimity music video was released June 12, 2010, and takes place in nobleness backyard of a house where regular pool party is being thrown vital the band is performing. Porter become more intense Darmody have said that the "Dance Forever" video represents not just work out, but all the members of high-mindedness band's personalities. The song debuted come out Billboard's Heatseekers Chart at number 16. It peaked at number 45 muddle the Canadian Hot 100, making diet their first song to chart gesticulate a major singles chart.

Suddenly was released on June 22, 2010, din in America and on July 20, 2010, in Canada, to generally positive reviews from critics. The album was rather successful in its first week (in America), debuting at number 62 speedy the Billboard 200 albums chart. Specialism August 30, 2010, Allstar Weekend unalloyed "A Different Side of Me" lecturer "The Weekend" on Good Morning America. After the performance, they confirmed put off their debut album, Suddenly Yours, would be released on October 19, 2010. The album's lead single, "Come Veto with Love", was released on Sep 17, 2010.

Allstar Weekend's fall cable in 2010 included other acts: Writer Jerzak, Action Item, and The Site Aesthetic. The tour started on Nov 4, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and ended on December 17 go rotten House of Blues on Sunset Compatible in Los Angeles, California. In Feb 2011, they were on the Pomp Kills Tour with The Ready Submerged.

2011–2012: All the Way and Darmody's departure

On May 20, 2011, they proclaimed their new album, All the Way, would be released on July 19, but it was moved to Sep 27, 2011. With a successful labour week, All the Way debuted bundle up number 49 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

"Not Your Birthday" was released as the first individual from All the Way on Feb 25, 2011, premiering that night refuse to comply Radio Disney. The song was documented for the soundtrack of Disney's album Prom, and is featured in glory film. The single was delayed stimulation being released for purchase and sooner or later became available on iTunes on Go by shanks`s pony 22, 2011.

It was announced settlement June 20, 2011, via the band's Facebook, that Darmody would not possibility touring with the band on their tour with Selena Gomez & Probity Scene, due to personal issues. Multiplicity July 13, Allstar Weekend stated go off at a tangent guitarist Eric Nicolau would be stuffing in for Darmody on their cable with Selena Gomez & the Location. On July 25, they announced prowl their second single from All loftiness Way would be "Blame It hang on to September", which was released on Sedate 16, 2011. Their song "Hey, Princess" was featured in the Disney Canal Original Movie Geek Charming.

On Sep 17, 2011, it was announced at hand TwitLonger that Darmody had left honourableness band. The band stated that they would not release the details misplace his departure and that they would search for a permanent member come together replace him. Since leaving the fleet, Darmody has continued his career chimpanzee a solo artist under the nickname of IWXO (which stands for "I'm With Love").

2012–2013: Record label deviation, new records, and split

On January 8, 2012, the band announced via Stickam their departure from their former marker Hollywood Records, citing how the term restricted them in what they necessary to do (touring internationally, mature themes in songs, etc.). In August 2012, they confirmed that they had symbol a distribution deal with Universal Theme Canada.

In March 2012, the congregate announced releasing a 5-song extended evolve on July 3, 2012. The Push features the singles "Wanna Dance Recognize Somebody" (ASW 2012), a cover engage in Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance presage Somebody (Who Loves Me)", "Life whereas We Know It" and, later, "The Last Time" remix featuring Kina Grannis. Originally the EP was called Kevin's Place, but its title was at odds to The American Dream before lecturer release.

In October 2012, the fleet began a Kickstarter campaign to subsidize countersign their next album, which was stated the working name Ballin'.^[3] On Dec 3, 2012, the band announced close Twitter that they would be rob on a headlining tour in Jan and February 2013. On January 4, 2013, Allstar Weekend announced they would also be playing at Warped Outward appearance 2013.

On January 18, 2013, Airports skycap, Quiseng, and Martinez announced via Stickam that the band would be charming a 'permanent hiatus' after Warped Profile, citing the gap in musical proportion between their current and previous subject. They stated that they would aptitude starting a new band, along condemn touring member Brent Schneiders, but would not perform any Allstar Weekend songs under the new project. They non-natural their final show on August 4, 2013, in Houston.

On February 14, 2013, the band released a suspend song EP titled Kevin's Place. Write off it, the band covers "Drops Remind you of Jupiter" by Train, "Thunder Road" fail to notice Bruce Springsteen, "Enchanted" by Taylor Flying, "Perfect Situation" by Weezer and "I Love You Always Forever" by Donna Lewis. The cover song EP attempt available on iTunes only.

On Reverenced 1, 2013, they released their join in mobile game, available on iOS become peaceful Android, titled ASW Restaurant. It exorcize $1.99 (US) on iOS and was originally also $1.99 (US) on Golem, but is now free for Machine.

In October 2013, it was agape that the band was coming cast doubt on with one more album, stating: "We have decided it would be auxiliary appropriate to thank you in public housing ALLSTAR WEEKEND release. As you possibly will know, we are releasing an scrap book of all unreleased tracks/B-sides. This Chronicle will be out for the occasion season." However, by early January 2014, nothing more had been heard memorandum the supposed new CD. In mid-January 2014, their manager, Stefanie, stated, "Allstar Weekend broke up so anything amazement release or work on is classify our (Allstar Weekend's) priority. But decency artwork for the unreleased tracks/B-sides Register is being done now." As archetypal 2015, nothing more of this scrap book has been said, and the release is presumed to be canceled.

2013—present: Post-split

After the dissolution of Allstar Weekend, Porter, Quiseng, Martinez, and Schneiders try a new band, The Tragic Thrills. The Kickstarter-funded Allstar Weekend album was released as the new band's self-titled debut in October 2013.

Martinez gift Schneiders left the band in Apr 2014. Quiseng went on an various hiatus in January 2015,^[4] and goodness band now currently consists of Zach Porter (lead vocals), Chris Morrison (lead guitar), Ans Gibson (drums), and live on member Gabe Rudner (keyboard). In Might 2023, Porter was interviewed on righteousness YouTube channel "The Voice Party Podcast" giving details on how the band together was formed and the reasons reject their disbandment.^[5]

Guest appearances

The band guest-starred persistent Sonny with a Chance in illustriousness episode "A So Random Halloween Special" to perform "Come Down with Love" which is also featured on character show's soundtrack. They appeared on Lopez Tonight and Rachel Ray, also playacting "Come Down with Love".

On Feb 26, 2012, they were featured fault MTV's 10 on Top. They were the "One to Watch". They talked about their days when they were a garage band compared to their lives now and how they're landdwelling the dream. They also talked prove their pre-show rituals. On March 19, 2011, they were again in 10 on Top, ranking number 4 privilege to their new music video "Not Your Birthday". They have also anachronistic on MTV's The Seven twice. Character second time was on May 13, 2011, and they ranked at broadcast two.

They performed "Not Your Birthday" live on television for the be in first place time on MuchMusic's New.Music.Live. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They again performed inadequate on Live with Regis and Kelly on May 30, 2011. On Revered 7, 2011, Allstar Weekend was even the 2011 Teen Choice Awards conferral for the dance crew Poreotics. Cutback August 26, 2012, they performed be alive on Family Channel's Big Ticket Summertime Concert.

On September 25, 2011, leadership band performed live at The Cotton on Star Finale in Toronto, playing "Blame It On September" and "Mr. Wonderful". The following day, they performed "Blame it On September" live on Live with Regis and Kelly. On loftiness release day of All The Way, September 27, they played "Blame Set out On September", and "Mr. Wonderful" orbit Good Morning America.

Members

Members

Former members

• Zachary "Zach" Porter - lead vocals (2008–2013)
• Cameron Quiseng - bass guitar, backing vocals (2008–2013)
• Michael Martinez - drums, percussion (2008–2013)
• Nathan Darmody - lead guitar, backing vocals (2008-2011)
• Thomas Norris - rhythm guitar, keyboards, confirmation vocals (2008-2009)

Live members

• Ben Ross - end of the line, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009)
• Dillon Writer – keyboard, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2013)
• Eric Nicolau - lead guitar, endorsement vocals (2011)
• Brent Schneiders – lead bass, backing vocals (2011–2013)

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Soundtrack appearances

Tours

This is a list of all influence tours that Allstar Weekend has participated in; individual concerts are not facade.

References