The Alternate Routes is an American rock band based in Bridgeport, Connecti… Read Full Bio ↴The Alternate Routes is an American rock band based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and formed by Tim Warren (lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars) and Eric Donnelly (electric guitars, backing vocals) in 2002 while studying at Fairfield University.
In 2005, the band recorded their debut album, Good and Reckless and True, with producer Jay Joyce in Nashville, TN. The next few years were spent touring and honing their live sound. In 2006, the band won an Independent Music Award for the song "Ordinary." Later that year, the band signed with Vanguard Records.
In 2007, the band re-released Good and Reckless and True on Vanguard, and released a limited-edition acoustic album. This latter album, available only at shows, was affectionately titled The Brooklawn Sessions, referring to the house where Tim and then bass player Chip Johnson lived and recorded the album. On April 10, 2007, the Alternate Routes performed their single "Time is a Runaway" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
In 2008, the band recorded their follow-up LP, Sucker's Dream, again with Jay Joyce in Nashville. While waiting for its release in February 2009, the band recorded a five song EP, The Watershed EP, at Tarquin Studios with producer Peter Katis in their hometown of Bridgeport.
In 2010, longtime band member Chip Johnson left the band to pursue his home studio, Alpine Red.
The Alternate Routes parted ways with Vanguard Records in 2010 and shortly headed back to Nashville to begin work on their third studio album, Lately. Produced by Teddy Morgan at Barrio East in Nashville over the course of 6 weeks, the album featured drummer Richard Medek and multi-instrumentalist Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket.
“The way that I make is my own, but I know what I’m in for,” sings Tim Warren, front man and co-founder of The Alternate Routes.
Whatever fate has in store for this promising young band, it’s sure to make for a good story…and an even better song. Since 2002, The Alternate Routes have never been afraid to roll the dice during their brief and turbulent journey, always relying upon their heartfelt brand of music to pull them through the ups and downs that come with the territory. It’s a trait evident in their powerful Vanguard Records debut, Good and Reckless and True, a memorable, incredibly confident opening statement from a band that takes nothing for granted.
Warren recalls the initial meeting with his future songwriting partner/lead-guitarist, Eric Donnelly, between classes at Connecticut’s Fairfield University. “Eric and I appreciated the same things about music,” Warren says. "When we started out, we didn't really fit in anywhere. We played everywhere we could, at bars, clubs, coffee shops …but we always believed in what we were doing. We believed our music was important and we’ve never lost that feeling.”
The duo’s path crossed with that of bassist Chip Johnson during a brief residency in the Boston area. He was a skinny, mild-mannered presence—a kid who could pick up any instrument and make it his own. “I always say that Tim and I had the songs, but we didn’t have a band until we met Chip,” says Donnelly.
The months following Johnson’s arrival were important ones, the trio hung onto their music, their ideals, refining their sound and never lost focus. They turned each humbling moment into a lesson, each gig into a learning experience and established the all-or-nothing attitude that has come to define them.
In 2005, the band recorded their debut album, Good and Reckless and True, with producer Jay Joyce in Nashville, TN. The next few years were spent touring and honing their live sound. In 2006, the band won an Independent Music Award for the song "Ordinary." Later that year, the band signed with Vanguard Records.
In 2007, the band re-released Good and Reckless and True on Vanguard, and released a limited-edition acoustic album. This latter album, available only at shows, was affectionately titled The Brooklawn Sessions, referring to the house where Tim and then bass player Chip Johnson lived and recorded the album. On April 10, 2007, the Alternate Routes performed their single "Time is a Runaway" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
In 2008, the band recorded their follow-up LP, Sucker's Dream, again with Jay Joyce in Nashville. While waiting for its release in February 2009, the band recorded a five song EP, The Watershed EP, at Tarquin Studios with producer Peter Katis in their hometown of Bridgeport.
In 2010, longtime band member Chip Johnson left the band to pursue his home studio, Alpine Red.
The Alternate Routes parted ways with Vanguard Records in 2010 and shortly headed back to Nashville to begin work on their third studio album, Lately. Produced by Teddy Morgan at Barrio East in Nashville over the course of 6 weeks, the album featured drummer Richard Medek and multi-instrumentalist Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket.
“The way that I make is my own, but I know what I’m in for,” sings Tim Warren, front man and co-founder of The Alternate Routes.
Whatever fate has in store for this promising young band, it’s sure to make for a good story…and an even better song. Since 2002, The Alternate Routes have never been afraid to roll the dice during their brief and turbulent journey, always relying upon their heartfelt brand of music to pull them through the ups and downs that come with the territory. It’s a trait evident in their powerful Vanguard Records debut, Good and Reckless and True, a memorable, incredibly confident opening statement from a band that takes nothing for granted.
Warren recalls the initial meeting with his future songwriting partner/lead-guitarist, Eric Donnelly, between classes at Connecticut’s Fairfield University. “Eric and I appreciated the same things about music,” Warren says. "When we started out, we didn't really fit in anywhere. We played everywhere we could, at bars, clubs, coffee shops …but we always believed in what we were doing. We believed our music was important and we’ve never lost that feeling.”
The duo’s path crossed with that of bassist Chip Johnson during a brief residency in the Boston area. He was a skinny, mild-mannered presence—a kid who could pick up any instrument and make it his own. “I always say that Tim and I had the songs, but we didn’t have a band until we met Chip,” says Donnelly.
The months following Johnson’s arrival were important ones, the trio hung onto their music, their ideals, refining their sound and never lost focus. They turned each humbling moment into a lesson, each gig into a learning experience and established the all-or-nothing attitude that has come to define them.
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07 Endless Conversation I need a new distraction Passing all the days and I…
A Better Way 1...2...3...4 Well he's waiting at the bus stop, seven ye…
A Sucker's Dream Step outside and raise your hand Set your mind to see…
Aftermath Most days I'm burning in a fire I got a cliche…
Ain't No Secret I'd stick around if you tell me I'm yours But don't…
All That I See Is there somewhere to be, when you?re watching TV Should it…
Already November I saw you three times In a face in the crowd Called…
Are You Lonely So tell me what it's really like When it's alright but…
California I wrote a song for you when i heard about you…
Desdemona Desdemona, help yourself I hear you mourning at the dawn D…
Endless Conversation I need a new distraction Passing all the days and I…
Going Home With You Alternate Routes-Joyce You came in time, I came around H…
Hollywood Alternate Routes Somebody told me Hollywood was slowly bu…
Just A Dream Don't blame it on the weekend Summer had to end When one…
Just The Same Donnelly-Warren From the moment that you got it you’ve al…
Kiss Me Donnelly-Warren Hold me help me, love me save me Steal m…
Lollapalooza Donnelly-Warren This is the windy, this is the pain Watc…
Love The Way Donnelly-Warren East town down Chicago: just to kill the …
Me and You Your eyes Light me up like a sunrise I was yours by…
Narrow Your Eyes You are my one good reason You’re my only love I’m losing…
Never Gonna Be Rich You push the pedal but the thing won't go You try…
Nobody Else I've been wondering what to do, but tonight I'm fading fast,…
Nothing More To be humble, to be kind. It is the giving of…
On And On We Whisper On and on Write a song that saves the world and…
Ordinary Alternate Routes I've been wasting my days Good and reck…
Raincoat Donnelly-Warren Heavy in my own heart, funny in my bones …
Rocking Chair Donnelly-Warren I was on a crutch trying to find my keys,…
Stay Donnelly-Warren We watched the footprints on the carpet d…
Still Can't Get Enough Donnelly-Warren Sometimes I fall short, Sometimes I’m jus…
Sun so High LISTEN PEOPLE ALSO SEARCH FOR Wear the dress that wears yo…
Tell Me Your Name Donnelly-Warren Tell me your name, I had a dream about it…
The Black and The White Alternate Routes Well its five at night and im over you …
The Future's Nothing New Well she don't have her momma's hips yet So she stole…
This is a Runaway Roll your windows down The summer's nearly gone And only hou…
Two Of A Kind Donnelly-Warren When you came downstairs The room was on…
Won't Let Go Oh, cause you make me feel like an innocent one You…
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