Honor Society (band)

Honor Society (band)
Honor Society

Honor Society (Jason Rosen, Alexander Noyes, Michael Bruno, and Andrew Lee) at the Gramercy Theater in New York City on June 26, 2011.
Background information
Origin Rockland County, New York and Midland Park, New Jersey
Genres Pop rock
Years active 2006–present
Labels Independent
Associated acts Jonas Brothers
Website honorsocietymusic.com
Members
Michael Bruno
Andrew Lee Schmidt
Jason Rosen
Alexander Noyes

Honor Society is a pop rock band originally based out of New York. The band consists of Michael Bruno (vocals/guitar), Jason Rosen (guitar/keyboard), Andrew Lee (bass), and Alexander Noyes (drums). They were previously signed to Jonas Records in affiliation with Hollywood Records but parted ways in 2011. The band released its debut album Fashionably Late on September 15, 2009. The album debuted at #18 on the Billboard 200.

Contents

Members

History

Honor Society was formed in 2006 and released "The Green Light EP" in the same year (2006). The band released its second EP, "A Tale of Risky Business" in May 2008.[1]

Since the Spring of 2009, Honor Society has been named one of the six breakout bands to watch by Rolling Stone Magazine [2] and identified as a Buzzworthy band by MTV.[3]

Honor Society's debut album, Fashionably Late, was released on September 15, 2009.[4] The band performed as an opening act on the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009[5] and as headliners on the Fashionably Late Tour. The debut album reached #18 on the Billboard 200 in its first week.

In Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Honor Society performed "You Really Got Me" during the opening scene with the film's main characters.

On December 14, 2009, Honor Society rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange.[6]

In January 2010, Honor Society supported Timbaland on six dates on his Shock Value II Tour.

In the Fall of 2010, Honor Society started the #HONORsystem.[7] Releasing several new songs for free downloaded at HonorSocietyMusic.com.

They released their third extended play, "A Tale of Risky Business: Part II" on October 25, 2011. The EP is now available for download on I-TUNES and Amazon. The album debut on the BILLBOARD 200 in the #133 position and #29 on the Independent Album charts.

Tours

Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009

Honor Society's first national tour. They were an opening/supporting act on the Jonas Brothers' Summer 2009 World Tour alongside Jordin Sparks and the Wonder Girls. During the tour, Honor Society also did its own headlining shows called "The Full Moon Crazy Tour."[8] The tour became the 7th highest selling tour in 2009 after Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Madonna, U2 and Miley Cyrus.

Full Moon Crazy Tour

While touring in support of the Jonas Brothers World Tour during the summer of 2009, Honor Society also performed their own shows at smaller venues calling the shows "the official after party of the Jonas world tour." There were 19 shows in total for this tour and the shows were often the same day as a Jonas show.

Fashionably Late Tour

To support the release of its debut album, in September 2009, the band headlined the "Fashionably Late Tour," a 20 city tour through North America. YouTube Sensation Esmee Denters was a supporting and opening act on this tour.

Shock Value II Tour

In January 2010, Honor Society had the opportunity to open six shows on Timbaland's Shock Value II Tour. Special guests included: Justin Timberlake, Drake, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus.

Here Comes Trouble Tour

Honor Society continued touring through the Spring of 2010 on their third headlining tour, the Here Comes Trouble Tour. It was a 32 city tour and featured Ashlyne Huff and Just Kait as the opening acts.

Wherever You Are Tour

After a year off the road, the band returned with their fourth national headlining tour called the "Wherever You Are Tour". It was a 22 city tour and featured Katelyn Tarver as the opening act.

Television

At the beginning of 2010, the band performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live. This episode was later cited as one of the highest rated of the show.

The band performed "Over You" and "See You in the Dark" on "Skate for the Heart" on January 31, 2010, that was aired on NBC.

The band performed the national anthem at the NFL Pro Bowl on January 31, 2010.

Honor Society sang the National Anthem at 6 baseball games in 2010 - San Francisco Giants on April 1, Kansas City Royals on April 7, Milwaukee Brewers on April 9, Detroit Tigers on April 11, Minnesota Twins on April 14 and New York Mets on April 23.

Alexander Noyes was featured on Kevin Jonas' "When I Was 17" episode that aired on MTV. He talked about Kevin and their friendship while in high school.

The band was featured on MTV's 10 on Top at #6 in 2010.

The band appeared on an episode on the third season of MTV's Silent Library.

Discography

Albums

  • 2009: Fashionably Late[4][9]

Extended plays

  • 2006: The Green Light
  1. Break Up Break Down
  2. Tonights The Night
  3. Take You Home
  4. Coldspell
  5. Stumblin'
  6. How Could You
  • 2008: A Tale of Risky Business
  1. The Mystery of the Vanishing Girl (prologue)
  2. See U in the Dark
  3. And For Our Next Trick (interlude)
  4. Why Didn't I?
  5. Risky Business (interlude)
  6. The Takeover
  7. The Haunt (epilogue)
  • 2011: A Tale of Risky Business: Part II
  1. M.I.A. (Prologue)
  2. Living a Lie
  3. Such A Lovely Life (Interlude)
  4. Gentleman After Dark
  5. Central Park (Interlude)
  6. One of a Kind
  7. Speak Easy (Intermission)
  8. What's It Gonna Be
  9. Redundancies (Interlude)
  10. Run for Your Money
  11. This Bed Is an Ocean (Interlude)
  12. Wherever You Are (feat. Aaron Camper)
  13. Find You In the Dark (Epilogue)
  14. Hurricane (Bonus Track)

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
U.S. 100 Digital
2009 "Where Are You Now" Bandslam soundtrack
"Over You" Fashionably Late
"Two Rebels" 101
2010 "Here Comes Trouble"

Soundtracks

Year Song Album
2009 "Where Are You Now" Bandslam
"Magic" Wizards of Waverly Place
"White Christmas" All Wrapped Up Vol.2
"You Really Got Me" Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
2010 "Real Gone" Disneymania 7
"Can't Box Me In" Team USA Olympics 2010 Soundtrack

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