Tickertape Parade was a band from

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that gained quick success on the indie scene.

History

Tickertape Parade was formed in June 2002 after Aaron Wendt recorded a few demos, and then recruited his friend Jesse Everhart to play guitar. retrieved 03-15-12 The band would thereafter be completed when Sean McCall joined on drums and Topher on bass and Dan Hargest, formerly of

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, would join to fill in gaps by playing keys, guitar, and singing backup vocals.Wurst, Erika
''Pomp on Parade?'', The State Press, Jan. 30, 2003
retrieved 03-15-12 By the beginning of 2003, Tickertape parade found itself playing to crowds of 500 or more, opening for acts such as

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, and touring with

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and

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. In 2003, things were looking very positive for Tickertape Parade. That year, the band released an EP titled ''You're Causing a Scene'', on

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which attracted positive reviews. At Adequacy.net, although the reviewer felt that the album lacked in originality, he stated "that these fellas appear to have grander ambitions than the average melodic rock or emo troupe," and that they were truly on the verge of something special. Matt Shimmer at Indieville.com also positively reviewed this record and expressly recommended it to emo lovers. By the end of the year, Tickertape Parade was named Phoenix's Best local band by The Phoenix New Times. Tickertape Parade gained the addition of Scot McCracken with Lakeside Entertainment as management and Mike McCoy (Fallout Boy, Gym Class Heroes) from Serling Rooks Ferrera McCoy Law Group. Tickertape Parade showcased for a few major record labels, however, could not ink a deal. After 2003, the band released a self-titled LP, featuring Nate Ruess from The Format, on Jim Adkin's (of

) short-lived label,

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.Stinkweeds.com Western Tread Recordings Catalog
retrieved 03-15-12 This, however, appears to be the last that anyone would hear from the band. In addition, the band has also been removed from the

Catalog, as its original catalog number, ALLY020, has been replaced by two other

releases, and the label's website makes no mention of the band.Sunset Alliance Catalog
retrieved 03-15-12

Discography

References

External links

Tickertape Parade on MySpace (inactive)

Sunset Alliance Records
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