Artist Bio:
BACK IN THE SUMMER OF ’96 The whole-kernel Iowa air reeked of punk rock and farm animals as two brothers desperately pursued The Great American Dream: to become rock ‘n rollers. Guitar and bass in hand, Justin and Kayle Greiman chose one out of the two drummers in the state of Iowa at that time, their best friend, Brett Schoneman. Thus Philmore was formed.
THE EARLY TOURS Frat parties, church gigs, and empty clubs had a much greater effect on the individual members of the band than on their slowly escalating popularity. The years on the road shaped them and instilled a work ethic and appreciation of success that would carry them through the tough times. Along the way they recorded two albums: Philmore, Five Minute Walk Records/EMI (June 2000) and The Bare Truth About Philmore, XS Records/Compendia (September 2002). Songs from the latter were soon featured on MTV’s “The Real World” and “Road Rules.”
SEAN ENTERS THE SCENE In January of 2003, Sean Donnelly auditioned and within a week commenced touring in replacement of original drummer Brett. Sean was a perfect fit and joined the band shortly thereafter. After a couple of months on the road it became evident that this was a very different band altogether. Time would be needed to rediscover who they were and where they were going.
ANOTHER FRIDAY NIGHT, AND ALL THE HIGHWAY LIGHTS FLICKER ON The three make their lonely drives home after another of their almost daily all-night writing sessions. The last year of writing has been both inspiring and painstaking. Much time has been invested to mesh the three members’ styles, but the band’s diligent collaboration is finally breeding their own style of rock ‘n roll. The time spent at home writing has proven to be priceless, as the band has synthesized into a dynamic musical force.
**Drummer Sean Donnelly left the band in 2005 and Philmore is currently a duo.
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