We The Kings

We the Kings is a powerpop band formed in 2003 from Bradenton, Florida. We The Kings currently signed to record label S-Curve Records.[3] We the Kings released a self-titled full-length album in 2007, which peaked at #151 on the Billboard 200. Their second full-length album, Smile Kid, was released in December 2009 and have since completed a variety of tours. We the Kings also sports their own miniature series of webisodes, called The King's Carriage, detailing life on their tour bus. Their frontman Travis Clark has speculated on his blog that their next album could be an acoustic album. The name of the band, We the Kings, is derived from the boys' middle school name: King Middle School.


Members :
Travis Clark
Hunter Thomsen
Drew Thomsen
Danny Duncan

Origin : Bradenton, Florida
Genres : Emo pop,Alternative rock, Powerpop
Years active : 2003-Present
Labels : S-Curve


History
We the Kings formed in 2003 when they all went to King Middle School. After years of practicing they were signed to S-Curve Records in New York. We the Kings have been featured on many well-known television and radio shows to date in their career. On May 3, 2008, they appeared on CBS's The Early Show to perform "Check Yes Juliet" and "Skyway Avenue." Around this time they were also featured on MTV's Spring Break '08. Finally, the band performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 27, 2008 and performed the single "Check Yes Juliet". They also hosted Radio Disney on August 20, 2008. "Check Yes Juliet" (acoustic) by We the Kings live on Radio Disney." Youtube. 20 Aug. 2008. 29 Aug. 2008 They also appeared on Friday Night Premiere on MTV. The Song "Check Yes Juliet" Is Included In Lego Rock Band In summer 2008, We the Kings were featured in Alternative Press Magazine. The band landed a three page article. They were also featured on the cover of Substream Music Press magazine, issue 10, along with the band Alesana. They have appeared in Kerrang! (Issue 1227), where the band landed themselves yet another page. Their most recent appearance is in the UK magazine Black Velvet(issue 61). The interview is based on the bands tweeting They have also appeared in Alternative Press numerous times. They appeared as guests on the second season of MTV Silent Library on February 8, 2010.
In November 2009, drummer Danny Duncan and bassist Drew Thomsen were interviewed on their tour bus by LiveStarringYou.com. When asked about his post-music plans, Danny said he wanted to "Open a pizzeria that specializes in making guacamole on the spot."
On December 8, 2009 they released their second full-length album entitled, Smile Kid, featuring 2 singles: "We'll Be a Dream" featuring Demi Lovato, and "Heaven Can Wait."
Tours
For part of the fall of 2007, they played a tour called Tourzilla with headliner Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, and The Audition. They toured in support of Cobra Starship in early 2008 along with Metro Station and The Cab. We the Kings performed all dates of the Warped Tour 2008.
We the Kings played on their first headlining tour "Long Hair Don't Care" with Valencia, The Cab, Sing It Loud, and Charlotte Sometimes during late March and throughout April. In May and June, We the Kings supported Cute Is What We Aim For and Boys Like Girls on their UK tour.
On August 30, 2008 they were a part of The Rays Summer Concert Series, playing on the field after a Tampa Bay Rays game. They also toured the UK after the completion of the Warped Tour.
In February 2009, they headlined a tour called "The Secret Valentine Tour" with The Maine, The Cab, There for Tomorrow, and VersaEmerge.
Also in mid 2008, they toured the UK supporting The Academy Is... along with The Maine.
We the Kings played in the 2009 Bamboozle Roadshow Tour. It kicked off on April 3 at Hoodwinked in California, touring the month of April across the states, and finished May 2 at The Bamboozle in East Rutherford, NJ. Bands also playing the Bamboozle Road Show tour included Forever The Sickest Kids, The Cab, NeverShoutNever!, and Mercy Mercedes.
On July 8, 2009, they began their tour as support for All Time Low along with Cartel and Days Difference. They will also be performing at Warped Tour 2009. The band was on tour in Fall 2009, supporting All Time Low on the Glamour Kills Tour with Hey Monday and The Friday Night Boys
In early 2010, the band headlined the Hot Topic Presents: Take Action Tour. They went on the Take Action Tour in early 2010 with There For Tomorrow, A Rocket To The Moon, Mayday Parade, Stereo Skyline, and Call the Cops.
We the Kings also played with New Found Glory at Fitchburg State College's spring concert that is held at the Recreation Center every year.
In March 2010, We the Kings supported You Me at Six on their UK headline tour along with Forever the Sickest Kids. The band has also played in Warped Tour 2010. They will be on the tour from June 26 to August 2. After Warped Tour, the band plan on a world tour in 2011.
In June 2010, We the Kings performed in "Kiss The Summer Hello" in Buffalo, New York at the Coca-Cola Stadium. They Performed with Cartel, Jaicko, Mayday Parade, New Boyz, Shontelle and Spose. They performed "Secret Valentine" along with a few others, and closed with one of their most popular songs "Check Yes, Juliet".
Travis and his band members have also confirmed, via twitter, that they are working on their next album and it should be out in early summer 2011.


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