You, Me, and Everyone We Know

Infobox musical artist
Name = You, Me, and Everyone We Know


Img_capt =
Background = group_or_band
Alias = YM&EWK
Origin = Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genre = Indie rock, power pop, rock
Years_active = 2006—present
Label =
Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.myspace.com/youmeandeveryoneweknow myspace.com/ youmeandeveryoneweknow]
Current_members = Ben Liebsch Ryan Sherrill Noel Milford Mike O'Rourke Rico Vigil Aaron Stern
Past_members = Dan Lee Paul Martinez

You, Me, and Everyone We Know is a rock band from Washington, D.C.,cite web|url=http://altpress.com/apr/51.htm|last=Karan|first=Tim|title=You, Me, And Everyone We Know|work=Alternative Press|accessdate=2008-09-11] fronted by singer-songwriter Ben Liebsch. They released their debut EP "Party for the Grown and Sexy" in 2006. Their second EP is slated for release on November 18, 2008.

History

The band formed in 2006 consisting of lead singer Ben Liebsch, guitarists Ryan Sherrill and Noel Milford, bassist Dan Lee, and drummer Paul Martinez. Before You, Me, and Everyone We Know, Martinez and Sherrill were in a well-known D.C. band. They chose their name after the 2005 film "Me and You and Everyone We Know".cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/artists/showlink.php?do=showdetails&l=3162|title=You, Me, and Everyone We Know|work=AbsolutePunk.net|accessdate=2008-09-11] That same year, You, Me, and Everyone We Know released their debut EP, "Party for the Grown and Sexy". The album received mostly positive reviews, with "The Daily Chorus" calling the work "a beacon that proves there are still bands that really enjoy the music they create" and gave the album an 8/10. "Die Shellsuit, Die!" gave the album a 9/10 and called the band "one of the funniest, most cheery, cheekily upbeat, smile inducing, rock-out-tastic fun poppy melodic pop-punk bands out there right now. Ever."cite web|url=http://www.thedailychorus.com/rev.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1205948880&archive=&start_from=&ucat=6&|last=Taintor|first=David|title=You Me And Everyone We Know - "Party for the Grown and Sexy"|work=The Daily Chorus|date=2008-03-19|accessdate=2008-09-11] cite web|url=http://www.dieshellsuit.co.uk/article_detail.asp?rID=1149|last=Davison|first=James|title=You Me And Everyone We Know - "Party for the Grown and Sexy"|work=Die Shellsuit, Die!|accessdate=2008-09-11]

After releasing their debut EP, You, Me, and Everyone We Know was noticed by Drive-Thru Records' co-founders Richard Reines and Stefanie Reines, who offered to manage the band. While supporting the record, the band toured with acts including I Am the Avalanche, Piebald, Phantom Planet, Four Year Strong, and Plane and Pilot. However, in 2007, Dan Lee was replaced by bassist Mike O'Rourke.cite web|url=http://icorey.com/ymewk.html|last=Beres|first=Corey|title=An Oral History of You, Me, and Everyone We Know|work=icorey.com|date=2008-09-11|accessdate=2008-09-11]

You, Me, and Everyone We Know toured with The Color Fred, The Pink Spiders, and Paper Rival beginning October 26, 2007. Before the tour, they announced that work was beginning on recording a full-length album. In January 2008, Rico Vigil joined the band to play keyboard. Also in January, the band confirmed an upcoming full-length album. However, as of September 2008, no full-length album has been released. On January 28, 2008, the band re-released "Party for the Grown and Sexy" via Rushmore Records with two extra tracks, "Livin' th' Dream" and "Dirty Laundry," along with new artwork. The new version was made available online to download for free.

Drummer Aaron Stern replaced Paul Martinez in June 2008. Before Stern joined, You, Me, and Everyone We Know, without a drummer, was forced to play a few acoustic sets before finding guest drummers to fill in (including Steve Miller of Just Surrender). Shortly thereafter, the band played two dates of Warped Tour 2008, July 1 and 2. They began a tour with The Dear Hunter, Lydia, and Eye Alaska in August 2008. Before a week was up, the band's van ignited and much of their possessions were destroyed. However, their instruments survived and You, Me, and Everyone We Know continued the tour.cite web|url=http://www.warpedtour.com/warpedtour/bands.asp|title=Bands|publisher=Warped Tour|accessdate=2008-09-11]

Prior to a tour with Sing it Loud and Take Cover (during September and October 2008), the band announced their upcoming, sophomore EP "So Young, So Insane" in September 2008. You, Me, and Everyone We Know stated that it will be released November 18, 2008, and that the band will work with Joshua Cain of Motion City Soundtrack to record the album. The band also announced a nationwide tour with Karate High School and I Set My Friends On Fire during November and December 2008.

tyle

The band's influences include Joe Cocker, Andrew W.K., and Skylar Croom. You, Me, and Everyone We Know is frequently compared to Say Anything and has been compared to others such as The Format and Panic at the Disco. Of the band's lyrics and music, Liebsch has said, "A lot of the stuff is a mix of what sits in the back of your head," and, "Most of the songs are more cautionary tales then anything else. In the end we're trying to write exciting music that's catchy and throws you for a loop at the same time."

Personnel

* Ben Liebsch: vocals (2006–present)
* Ryan Sherrill: guitar, vocals (2006–present)
* Noel Milford: guitar, vocals (2006–present)
* Mike O'Rourke: bass, vocals (2007–present)
* Rico Vigil: keyboard (2008–present)
* Aaron Stern: drums (2008–present)cite album-notes|bandname=You, Me, and Everyone We Know|title=Party for the Grown and Sexy|publisher=Rushmore Records|publisherid=B0010936-02 RR#5|year=2008]

Former members

* Dan Lee: bass (2006–2007)
* Paul Martinez: drums (2006–2008)

Discography

* "Party for the Grown and Sexy" 2006: Independent; 2008: Rushmore Records
* "So Young, So Insane" 2008: Independent

References

External links

* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=59703803 MySpace profile]
* [http://www.absolutepunk.net/youmeandeveryoneweknow AbsolutePunk.net profile]
* [http://altpress.com/apr/51.htm "AP&R": "You, Me, And Everyone We Know"]
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/28/arts/music/28warp.html?_r=2&ref=arts&oref=slogin&oref=slogin "New York Times": "Dependent, Independent, Metalcore, Emo: It’s All Punk to Them"]