Disarmed
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States | SELF
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Knoxville, TN
If you're looking for the biggest rock show of the weekend, it's tonight! Friday, January 6, 2012, four local bands from Knoxville and the surrounding area are set to occupy Relix Variety Theatre and obliterate the stage with their sound.
Afterlife, Disarmed, Fifth Street Saints and Hey OK Fantastic will be rocking in the new year by melting your fucking face off! This shit is raw so come prepared to throw down! This whirlwind of musical destruction will be taking place at one of Knoxville's premier venues, Relix Variety Theatre, located in North Knoxville in the Happy Holler area. Here's the address for your GPS or just Google Map it:
1208 N Central Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
This all ages show costs a measly $5 to get in and begins at 8pm. You can check out the Facebook event page HERE for more info.
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Discography
Disarmed is frequently played on 94.3 the X's Local X program on Sunday nights in Knoxville, TN.
Tracks are streaming via reverbnation, and at www.wearedisarmed.com.
Open Your Eyes (EP) - 2008
Your Streaks (single) - 2011
Nothing Changes (single) - 2012
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Bio
“Around 2004 I was reaching a point where I wanted to stop playing music, but after a few months I realized still I needed some kind of therapy, so I didn’t completely give it up. Disarmed was formed at this point with the notion that a gimmick isn’t needed to play music that will affect someone.” -Chad Grennor
Disarmed began as a hard rock ensemble with a revolving door of members. Playing gigs throughout Georgia the pair of Grennor and Smith began to come in to their own, truly seeing what the future might hold for the band. With the decision to relocate to Knoxville, Tennessee in 2008 Disarmed took on a 3rd full-time member, bassist Allyn Crabtree.
“I learned to play the bass as a kind of a way to meet other people and experience different thoughts and ideals. I wanted to connect with others on a deeper level than what words and actions can accomplish.”-Allyn Crabtree
Fully embracing the musical scene in Knoxville, and finally feeling complete as a band Disarmed recorded their first studio EP, Open Your Eyes in 2008.
Playing local gigs has become second nature to Disarmed. They have become accustomed to the local radio scene as well, having been featured regularly on 94.3 the X and Indie Radio Chattanooga. Given the opportunity to perform in the event 343 for Kids, Disarmed even helped to complete the Guinness Book of World Records record for longest concert performed by multiple artists. 2012 also saw Disarmed expand their sound to Chicago.
Two additional singles, “Your Streaks” (2011) and “Nothing Changes” (2012), have kept Disarmed in the ears of Knoxville. Now, with signing to Dragonfly Digital Music and Night Owl Music, Disarmed is perched and ready for a bigger, heavier sound in 2012.
“I had no idea that my decision would change the rest of my life so drastically. I have no idea where I would be if I hadn’t decided to be a part of Disarmed 7 years ago…and I don’t really want to know. I’m excited about what we’ve accomplished so far and I’m ready to see what the future holds for us over the next 7 years.” –Ashley Grennor
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