Liars Academy
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Liars Academy were an Indie Rock group from Baltimore Maryland active from 2002 until 2005. They released all of their albums on Equal Vision Records.
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[edit] History
Liars Academy was formed by ex-Cross My Heart guitarist/songwriting Ryan Shelkett and Strike Anywhere guitarist Matt Smith. They recruited drum veteran Evan Tanner to play drums and began playing shows in 2001. Due to Smith's prior commitments to Strike Anywhere, and Liars Academy's busy tour schedule, he was unable to be a full-time member of the band. At this point Chris Camden was recruited to play bass on tour, but he worked out so well then when they were home, Matt moved to second guitar. Eventually Strike Anywhere's success continued to grow, and Matt was forced to take an even less active roll in the band, only participating in some of the writing and recording. At this point Fred Fritz was recruited to fill Matt's void on second guitar. The Final chapter was when Evan left to pursue his bar tending career, and Eric Fauver replaced him on drums.
[edit] Stolen Equipment
While stopping at home in the middle of one of their many tours, their van was broken into and nearly all of their equipment was stolen. The van was parked in front of their house in the nice Roland Park, Baltimore neighborhood. Some of the stolen equipment included: Gibson Les Paul guitar, Gibson SG Guitar, two Marshall Guitar Heads, a complete drum set with cymbals, a Rhodes piano.
[edit] Members
- Ryan Shelkett- Vocals, Guitar
- Matt Smith - Bass, then Guitar
- Fred Fritz - Guitar
- Chris Camden - Bass
- Evan Tanner - Drums
- Eric Fauver - Drums
[edit] Midnight Revival
A slightly modified version of Liars Academy reformed under the name Midnight Revival to play a few shows in 2006. The group consisted of Ryan Shellket, Fred Fritz, and Eric Fauver with a new bass player.
[edit] Reunion
In the fall of 2006 the band stated they were reforming to play at least one show at The Ottobar in Baltimore, MD. The band has made no statements as to the longevity of this reunion. The lineup for the show is Ryan Shelkett on Guitars and Vocals, Fred Fritz on Guitar and Vocals, Chris Camden on Bass and Vocals, and Eric Fauver on Drums.
[edit] Discography
[edit] EPs
- Trading My Life - CD EP Equal Vision Records 2002
[edit] LPs
- No News is Good News - LP/CD Equal Vision Records 2001
- Demons - CD Equal Vision Records 2004
