The Bigger Lights + The Friday Night Boys + Mercy Mercedes

Friday December 26 rock $15 - THE 8:30PM SHOW

With an infectiously energetic sound that draws equal comparison to pop and arena rock, The Bigger Lights have made significant strides in the last year. The self-produced and recorded EP "Third Act Stories" was released to the rave review of fans and industry alike in November of 2007. Within six months of formation, the band was selling out hometown shows and began receiving significant label attention. The group signed with indie powerhouse Doghouse Records (The All-American Rejects, Say Anything, Jet Lag Gemini) in the summer of 2008, less than one year after forming.

With their debut EP for Doghouse Records (titled "Fiction Fever") slated for an early fall release and upcoming tour dates all across the country, the future is bright for The Bigger Lights. "We're very thankful and excited to be where we are right now," says Topher. "But not a whole lot has changed. We're still just kids writing songs in our basement."

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The Friday Night Boys formed in the winter of 2006 for one purpose...to party harder than any other band. Though the band loves to party, their talent and potential extends far beyond the beer pong and flip cup tables.

Through a combination of masterful guitar work and three-part vocal harmonies during their live show, the band is consistently selling-out local venues and quickly generating national attention. Equipped with infectious pop songs and recently acquired college degrees, FNB is rapidly on the rise. Members Andrew Goldstein (Vocals/Guitar), Robby Reider (Bass), Mike Toohey (Guitar/Vocals), and Chris Barrett (Drums/Vocals) set out to create music that everyone can enjoy and appreciate.

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Mercy Mercedes hails from the streets of Greensboro, North Carolina where they have molded a new wave of pop rock music with a craze that will make you want to throw your hands up in the air and sing along. After recently acquiring a full-time touring schedule and self-releasing their own EP "Casio Rodeo," Mercy Mercedes went on to sell over 4000 CD's online and on the road in a matter of a few months. Not long after, they inked a deal with The Militia Group and are planning big plans for 2009 and beyond...