Artist description A rockin' four-piece from the Pasadena area. Influenced by emo, indie rock, funk and punk. They're so crazy, they don't even know whats going on.

Music Style Indie Rock Emo

Musical Influences Weezer, TJT, AFI, Victor Wooten, Saves The Day, Further Seems Forever, Open Hand, ZAO

Similar Artists Saves The Day, Further Seems Forever, JEW

Artist History Up in Arms is the living, breathing dream of four friends who want nothing more than to create music. Forming in the winter of 2001, they have done everything they can to make this dream a reality. Up in Arms is all about rock. They love music and love to perform it. "We want the audience to feel what we feel," explains Joel, "whether it's seeing us live or listening to our records. We write songs that people can relate because we're normal people. We write songs we would listen to in our own cd players." What kind of songs are those you ask? Most describe it as a fusion of emo, indie rock and punk. Some call it emo. Some pop punk. Some just call it rock. Whatever it may be, it is definately something different. A combination of chunky riffs, huge breakdowns and super tight harmonies is what defines the music of Up in Arms. The boys are all about playing live. They have played just about every huge venue in Southern California, including The Palace, The Whiskey A Go-Go, The Roxy Theatre, The El Rey Theatre and The Showcase Theatre just to name a few. They have opened for bands like Ozma, Slow Coming Day and Limitpoint. Their live show has been described as "highly energetic and electrifying." Up in Arms strives for a "do-it-yourself" work ethic. Their first full length record, "Here's To You" was recorded and produced completely by the band, selling 50 copies in within three shows of it's release in December 2001. In early 2003 UIA was approached by Rob Trisler of Orangepeal Records and was asked to sign a record deal with his label Milktree Records. They decided it was time to take it to the next level and signed with Milktree in April 2003. Up in Arms will be going into the studio in May to record their new EP entitled The End of November. It will be a reflection of the blood, sweat and tears that were shed in order to make it this far. Up in Arms is dedicated to take this dream as far as it can possibly go.

Group Members Joel Harrison - Vocals/Guitar Dane Thomas - Vocals/Guitar Paul Harrison - Bass/Vocals Chris Lomedico - Drums

Instruments 2 Guitars, Bass and Drums

Albums Here's To You(2001)The End of November (2003)

Additional Info Check our website for up coming shows!

Location Pasadena, CA - USA

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