Band of the week-

Manchester Orchestra

My personal fav is “ I’ve got friends” L O V E this song.

Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2005.

Manchester Orchestra originated in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. They are named after the English City Manchester, a place rich in musical history.

Band Members
Current members

Andy Hull - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano

Robert McDowell - lead guitar, keyboards, vocals

Chris Freeman - keyboards, additional percussion, backing vocals

Jonathan Corley - bass

Benjamin Homola - drums, percussion

Former members

Jeremiah Edmond - drums, percussion

Tim Very - drums, percussion

Len Clark - drums, percussion

Former drummer Jeremiah Edmond parted ways with the band in January 2010 to focus on his family as well as running the band's record label, Favorite Gentlemen.

They are currently signed to independent record label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings which is distributed through Sony Music Entertainment.

TV appearances

Manchester Orchestra has performed on several television shows, including the Late Show with David Letterman (twice), Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Their song "I Can Feel A Hot One" was featured on Gossip Girl (Season 2, Episode 3: "The Dark Night"), and was played throughout the episode.

 This song is featured on their EP "Let My Pride Be What's Left Behind" which was released on October 7, 2008. Also, music from their newest album, "Mean Everything to Nothing", was played on the One Tree Hill (TV series) episode "I Would For You" (Season 6, Episode 20).

The song The Only One from the same album was also featured on an episode of 90210 (TV Series)

Discography

Albums

• 2004: Nobody Sings Anymore (Never officially released)
• 2006: I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child
• 2009: Mean Everything to Nothing #37 US
• 2011: Simple Math

EPs

• 2004: 5 Stories
• 2005: You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, but Brilliance Needs a Good Editor
• 2008: Let My Pride Be What's Left Behind
• 2009: Fourteen Years of Excellence
• 2009: The MySpace Transmissions: Manchester Orchestra
• 2009: Live at Park Ave
• 2010: I Could Be The Only One

Singles

• "Wolves at Night" (2007)
• "I Can Barely Breathe" (2007)
• "I've Got Friends" (2009) #8 Billboard Alternative Songs
• "Tony the Tiger" (2009)
• "Shake It Out" (2009) #25 Billboard Alternative Songs

Tour Dates

Dec 01	Carrboro, NC
Dec 02	West Columbia, SC
Dec 03	Macon, GA
Dec 04	Orlando, FL
Dec 05	Tampa, FL
Jan 15	West Hollywood, CA
Jan 16	San Francisco, CA

You can check out their offical website HERE

http://www.themanchesterorchestra.com/us/home