Evans Blue is back and better than ever with frontman Dan Chandler securely in place. The St. Louis singer was selected after an extensive nationwide search, and he makes his debut on band’s third album evans|blue. According to guitarist Parker Lauzon, “The transition was virtually flawless; Chandler is an easy guy to get along with, and he keeps a very open mind when it comes to songwriting, which is refreshing.” Chandler adds, “I think you just click with some people, and in this case it really feels like there’s a mutual respect between everyone in the group. It feels like I have known these guys longer than I have.”
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Like the band’s first two albums, evans|blue was produced by Trevor Kustiak, but there is something noticeably different – aside from the new voice – as if an evolution has taken place within the sound. The new album stays true to Evans Blue’s core fans with signature dark and heavy riffs, but it is simultaneously uplifting. Chandler cites “confusing kindness for weakness,” “love and losing it,” and “finding comfort in difficult times” as some of the recurring themes on the album, but he is quick to note that “the beauty of music is that we all interpret songs or relate to them in our own personal way.”
Evans Blue wraps the final leg of their Erase My Scars 2010 Tour with Taddy Porter and Rains in early December, but they plan to get right back out on the road in early 2011. When asked what the fans can expect from the live show, Chandler replied, “Definitely expect to see ENERGY! I’ve always been a fan of seeing bands connect and have fun on stage.” ”
Meanwhile, Sounds+Sights and F.O.F. Label Group/EMI have teamed up to launch the new single “Erase My Scars” at radio, and the video for “Erase My Scars” (directed by Adrian Picardi of Northern Five Entertainment) has just been released. The song and video are dedicated to Chandler’s nephew Chase Franklin, who died at the age of 8 from a rare form of brain cancer. The band has founded the Keeping Chase Foundation (www.keepingchase.com) in his honor, and they will raise and donate money to help other people in need who are battling cancer, beginning with a portion of the proceeds from digital sales of “Erase My Scars.” evans|blue is in stores throughout North America and on iTunes now.
Look for the brand new Evans Blue single "Say It" coming at the top of the year...start requesting it now on SiriusXM Octane or your favorite local or internet station! Evans Blue is poised and ready to show the world that the third one really is the charm and aligning with a passionate army of fans to help spread the word.