Message from Mike!
Friends of the Freshmen!
As most of you probably already know, our drummer, Mike, was not with us on our last tour overseas or at our recent local shows.
We are sad to officially announce that he is no longer in Army of Freshmen and his replacement for the past tour, our friend, James Schlachter or Jimmy, as most of you know him, will officially be taking his place. We’re currently hard at work with Jimmy writing the new record.
Jimmy, however, will have big shoes to fill as Mike was a member of Army of Freshmen for almost 7 years. In that time we traveled the world together and shared some of this band’s greatest moments on and off stage. Since he moved away from Ventura this past October there’s not a day we haven’t missed him.
He’s like a brother to all of us and it goes without saying we love him, wish him the best and we will keep you posted on his new musical endeavors as he will always be part of the Army of Freshmen family. We’d like to turn the floor over to the man himself, our brother and one hell of a drummer… Mike Milligan.
Dear Friends & Fans,
It is with great sadness that I announce today that I will no longer be playing drums with Army of Freshmen.
The past few months have brought about many amazing changes in my life, and with these changes came a few new opportunities. Unfortunately, these opportunities conflict with me being able to be a part of the band at this time.
Over the past 7 years Chris, Aaron, Owen, Kai, Dan and I have gotten to travel all over the world and do what we all love most, play music. I am proud of the music we made together and I cherish every moment of our adventures together. The 6 of us are best friends and will always be a family. I wish them nothing but the best in the future.
To our fans, there isn’t anything I can say that will ever express the way I feel toward you. You have always been there for us in every way, and I know you will continue to support the band in every way. That’s what makes you the best. I hope that you will all stay in touch @_MikeMilligan on Twitter.
I am truly privileged to have met and befriended so many of you.
Sincerely,
Millie
Army of Freshmen to play short set at benefit show this Friday, Jan. 20
Over the holidays, our close friend, not to mention the lead singer of our side project cover band, BIG BAND, Aaron Johnson, lost his younger sister, Julia Rivas in a tragic car accident. We’ll be one of many Ventura based artists who will be playing a short 15 minute set this Friday at Bombay Bar and Grill in Ventura to help raise funds to cover funeral expenses for her family. Friends like New Liberty, 8stops7, Carlism, Rey Fresco and many more will be performing. Music will go from 8 pm to 2am and we’ll be on at 9 pm. We urge anyone in the area to stop by Bombays as all proceeds at the door will be donated. There is also memorial fund set up as well at www.juliarivasmemorialfund.bbnow.org
Goes without saying but tragedies do make you realize how short and fragile life is. With that said… love you all and please be safe out there.
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Friends of the Freshmen!
We are back home from the UK Tour. It was an absolute blast despite the weather and a few injuries. For updates/pictures/interviews and all the latest on Owen’s accident… please follow us on
www.facebook.com/armyoffreshmenofficial
and
www.twitter.com/armyoffreshmen
While we do our best to update this official site, we do post much more frequently on facebook and twitter. Blame it on those damn cell phones!
Year End Wrap Up On The Way!
10 Tips For Surving the Music Biz- Guest Column By Chris in Female First
We’re just a day away from hopping on the big jet plane but to get ready for the tour- check out this guest column Chris wrote for the UK Celeb Website, Female First. It’s 10 Tips to Survive in the Music Biz. Bands, Musicians and people who date should read!
http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/music/features/Artist+Advice+Army+of+Freshmen-17140.html
Army of Freshmen United Kingdom Tour Starts Next Week!
Friends of the Freshmen!
We are officially one week out from the big UK tour. Things kick off with two headline warm up shows in Bristol on Monday, November 28 and then the next night Tuesday, November 29 at Club Revolution in Peterborough. Tickets are on sale now for both shows and will be available at the door.
Then the party official kicks into high gear with the Get Nice Or Die Trying Tour with Zebrahead and Attack Attack. We’ll be playing 11 shows throughout the UK and hitting some cities we haven’t been in quite awhile. Check the tour dates for cities and ticket information and be sure to follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/armyoffreshmenofficial and twitter www.twitter.com/armyoffreshmen for daily updates leading up to the tour and during! We update those sites more than here so if you want the latest- make sure you’re there!
Now back to getting ready for tour!
your boys bought to bring the noise,
Army of Freshmen
Army of Freshmen - Zebrahead United Kingdom Tour!
Friends of the Freshmen!
We are happy to announce we’ll be joining our homies, ZEBRAHEAD on their United Kingdom Tour this December!Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. This will be the PARTY of the year and we are beyond excited! Check out the dates and let us know when we’ll see you!
11/30 Folkestone - Quarterhouse
12/1 Norwich - Waterfront
12/2 Nottingham - Rescue Rooms
12/3 Leeds - Cockpit
12/4 Glasgow - Arches
12/5 Manchester - Club Academy
12/6 Birmingham - Academy 2
12/7 London - Islington Academy
12/8 Sheffield - Corporation
12/9 Newcastle - Academy
12/10 Swindon - Furnace
This Saturday Night- BIG BAND- the 10 man cover band featuring Army of Freshmen is doing their once a year show- this time headlining Spencer Makenzie’s End of Summer Block Party! It’s an awesome, two day, all ages, outdoor event in downtown Ventura. This is an event not to be missed! For more info visit www.spencermakenzies.com and we’ll see you Saturday Night when BIG BAND takes the stage to play the BIGGEST songs of all time!
Army of Freshmen return to the stage on Saturday, August 20 for two sets of AOF goodness outdoors at the gorgeous Olivas Adobe Park in Ventura!
Chris to play in Celebrity Softball Game This Weekend!
Obviously they have a different definition of celebrity then we do but… Chris has been invited to play in a celebrity softball game this Sunday, July 31 in Santa Paula, CA. at the Citrus Classic Balloon Festival. Scheduled to appear are baseball greats like Tommy Lasorda, Robin Yount, Greg Gagne, Maury Wills and Hollywooders like JK Simmons (Juno) and Mark Harmon (CSI). Lots of rumors of big names swinging by too… we’ll take some pictures of Chris striking out and be sure to post on Monday. If you’re in the area… come on out!
