| Tip the Van | |
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Members of Tip the Van performing on the 2010 Warped Tour. Left to right: Stephanie Allen, Simone Oliva, and Nicole Oliva. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Marlborough, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | Ska punk, reggae |
| Years active | 2002–2011 |
| Labels | Asbestos |
| Associated acts | Big D and the Kids Table |
| Website | tipthevan.com |
| Members | |
| Nicole Oliva Simone Oliva Stephanie Allen Brian Dunnigan Bryan Howard Bryan Briggs |
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| Past members | |
| Justin Kripps Anthony Del Vecchio Matthew Levesque |
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Tip the Van was an American rock/ska formed in Marlborough, Connecticut in 2002. The lineup consists of Nicole Oliva (vocals), Simone Oliva (vocals), Stephanie Allen (trombone/keyboard), Brian Dunnigan (lead guitar), Bryan Howard (bass), and Bryan Briggs (drums). After nine years, three EP's, one full-length album, and several national tours, the band announced its indefinite hiatus in 2011.[1]
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Tip The Van was formed in 2002 by sisters Nicole and Simone Oliva while in high school. The band began as a ska band featuring a large horn section. In 2004, trombonist, Stephanie Allen, joined the lineup and was featured on the band's first EP, Circles. Shortly after the release of the EP, the original lineup dissolved and for a time, various members of other local bands would step in on a temporary basis to perform live with the band.
In 2005, Tip The Van was invited to join the Vans Warped Tour as a part of the ShiraGirl Stage and played alongside Paramore, Damone, ShiraGirl and other female-fronted bands. After releasing their first full-length studio album, Something Wicked, Tip The Van was asked to join the Warped Tour once again.
In April 2011, Tip The Van announced that the band was officially on an indefinite hiatus, citing the desire to pursue individual projects and endeavors as motivation.