V Factory
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V Factory is an American Pop/R&B/Urban guy group. The V stands for roman numeral 5.
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[edit] History
The group began to coalesce in September 2006 when Tommy Page — a Warner Bros. Records’ vice president of A&R who worked with High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale on her debut album — accompanied Tisdale to rehearsals for the first HSM tour. “I watched Ashley perform with a group of teen dancers who were cast by director Kenny Ortega,” Page says. “Ashley and I were both knocked out by Jared Murillo who seemed to own the stage. I thought, ‘Wow, if I could find four other guys who could sing and move like that, we could form an amazing group.’” (Page knows a little something about pop groups, having spent ten years as an artist. He scored a No. 1 hit with “I’ll Be Your Everything” in 1990 and toured with chart-topping pop phenomenon New Kids on the Block for four years.) “For me,” Page says, “Jared was the template that set the bar.”
Tipped off by young Hollywood’s premiere vocal coach Eric Vetro, Page was introduced to Asher Book. Page was also struck by Asher’s upbeat personality and easygoing way with people. “I knew immediately that he was the one to anchor the group,” Page says.
After holding auditions, they added the gregarious, fun-loving, Wesley Quinn, the street-smart Nick Teti, known by his nickname Nicky T, and the wise Nathaniel Flatt.
They signed a record deal later that year and are currently under the management of Bill Pearlman.[1]
[edit] Members
Jared Murillo (born August 6, 1988) from Mapleton , UT. You may know Jared from his appearances as a featured dancer in High School Musical, its nationwide tour, and High School Musical 2, for which he also earned an Assistant Choreographer credit by creating the dance number for “I Don’t Dance.” He has also been the national, world swing champion and the Youth latin ballroom national champion with dance partner to Lacey Schwimmer.
Asher Book (born September 18, 1988) from Arlington , VA. Asher got his big break at an open casting call for the theatrical production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. He also stared as Oliver and Conrad Birdie. He has starred in "Come Away Home," "Pop Rocks," and has guest starred on Zoey 101 and Medium (TV series).
Wesley Quinn (born January 16, 1990) from Greenville , SC. Wesley was bitten with the performing bug at age 6 after attending his younger sister’s dance recital. He was a background dancer for Ashley Tisdale with fellow member, Jared Murillio.
Nick Teti (aka Nicky T.)(born July 22, 1983) from Philadelphia , PA. Nicky T got his start doing musical theater in high school then taught himself to dance while in college. Nicky T is described by the others as the most hard-working member of the group. He is also a member of the Quest Dance Crew. Nick was in the music video for Brooke Hogan's "About Us" featuring Paul Wall.
Nathaniel Flatt (born September 18, 1981) from Cookeville , TN . Nathaniel got his start acting in local plays and eventually found his way into musical theater. Not long after moving to L.A. , he landed a major campaign with Target, as well as numerous print ads, music videos, and commercials for Sony, Heinz, and The Disney Channel. Nathaniel was also a top 50 finalist on Grease: You're the One that I Want! but was cut during "Grease Academy."
[edit] These Are The Days EP
On April 29, 2008, These Are The Days was released on iTunes. It includes "Round and Round," "She Bad" (featuring E-40), and "These Are The Days." It is also available for purchase at any of their shows.
[edit] Bandemonium 2008
V Factory is currently on the Bandemonium Tour along side Menudo and NLT. The tour runs from May 1, 2008 to May 26, 2008.[2]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2008: These Are The Days EP
