The Higher

The Higher

Infobox Musical artist
Name = The Higher
Background = group_or_band
Landscape =
Origin = Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genre = Power pop
Years Active = 2002-present
Label = Epitaph Records
URL = [http://www.thehigher.com www.thehigher.com]
Current_members = Seth Trotter Robert Ragen Jason "Face" Centeno Doug "Duug Fresh" McCarthy
Past_members = Pat Harter (drummer) Tom Oakes (Guitar / Vocals) James Mattison (Guitar)

The Higher is an American pop rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. They have released two full length albums named On Fire, Histrionics [CD-Universe [http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/artist/Higher/a/Higher.htm] ] and EPs named "Pace Yourself" and "Star is Dead". The current members of the band are Seth Trotter, Doug McCarthy, Reggie Ragen and Jason Centeno. [Epitaph.com [http://epitaph.com/artists/artist/235] ]

Their music video for "Insurance?" from On Fire has received moderate rotation on college-oriented video programming, such as MTVu. The video was shot in Las Vegas and features the band performing and playing casino games with dancers.

They are currently signed with Epitaph Records.

In 2002, performing under their previous name September Star, The Higher defeated other local bands including Local 15, Absent Minded, Jr. Anti Sex League, and Halfway to win video recording time with VH1 in the first annual Las Vegas Bike Rack Battles. They frequently performed at local venues like the Huntridge and Smoothie King.

In late 2007, it was announced that Doug McCarthy, former drum tech for the band Boys Like Girls, would take the place as drummer.

In February 2008, the band announced that founding member; Tom Oakes is out of the band releasing these statements:

Official band statement: "The Higher regrets to inform everyone that due to personal and creative issues, Tom Oakes has decided to take leave from the band. We wish him the best in his future projects. The Higher will continue on and will perform at all dates posted. The Higher wishes to thank all their fans for their understanding, support and love during this time and hopes to see you on tour."

Tom Oakes: "To all of you, I want to thank all of you for what you have done for this band. I am personally shaken about this, but not destroyed. The band is very adamant about continuing on and I have nothing but the most faith in the world that they will not only continue, but succeed. If any of you have any questions, I am available to speak further. thank you all again and look forward to a successful 2008!" [Buzznet.com [http://www.buzznet.com/web/music/journals/entry/1859681/higher-loses-founding-member/] ] .

In April 2008, The Higher completed their first ever UK tour, supporting Elliot Minor for 8 dates alongside openers Furthest Drive Home

It's Only Natural Is due out sometime this year

Headline text

www.myspace.com/thehigherstreetteamaust

Interviews

* [http://lasvegasweekly.com/news/2008/oct/02/and-away/ Up up and away: The Higher completes "the record" they've been aiming for October 2008]
* [http://www.allaboutthemusic.net/higher.int.070208.htm It's All About the Music interview July 2008]

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