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| Current_members = Mike Golarz (2006 - 2007)<br />Michael Currier<br />Stuart Berk<br />Chris Tilden<br />Matt Lydon
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'''''Averi''''' is a [[rock band]] that formed in [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]] in 1998 while the members were students at local colleges and universities. The band grew in local popularity rather quickly, and even had a strong national following. It was no mystery that the band was one of few bands in Boston, at the time, that garnered a lot of label attention. However, due to member changes and other events, the band has been inactive since early 2007. The band was composed of Mike Golarz (vocals/[[guitar]]), Michael Currier ([[saxophone]]/vocals), Stuart Berk (lead guitar), Chris Tilden ([[bass guitar|bass]]), and Matt Lydon ([[Drum kit|drums]]). Chad Perrone was the former lead singer. He left the band in late 2005.


'''Averi''' was an American [[rock band]] that formed in [[Boston]] in 1998. The primary lineup of the band was Chad Perrone (lead vocals), Michael Currier (saxophone and backing vocals), Stuart Berk (lead guitar), Chris Tilden (bass), and Matt Lydon (drums). Averi grew in local popularity rather quickly, and eventually developed a strong national following. From 2001 through 2005, the band garnered considerable attention from record labels.
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== History ==
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Averi was founded in 1998 on the campus of [[Suffolk University]] in Boston, MA by Matt Lydon and Michael Currier. After inviting Chad Perrone into the group, Averi was born. ''At Wits End'' was the band's debut EP. Featuring 5 [[funk]] and sax heavy tunes, ''At Wits End'' became very popular within the local scene and helped the band gain support from producer [[Mike Denneen]] for their debut [[Gramophone record|LP]], ''Direction of Motion''. With the addition of Chris Tilden and Stuart Berk, ''Direction of Motion'' had a distinctive [[pop music|pop]] sound. The album sold thousands of copies without any [[record label|label]] representation. The band went out on the road in support of the album playing colleges up and down the east coast of the US and numerous clubs around Boston.


In 2005, Perrone left the band to pursue a solo career. He was replaced by vocalist and guitarist Mike Golarz. The band continued to perform, and while Golarz's performance on new material was generally praised by the fanbase, he was seen as having a substantially different vocal style from Perrone, which impacted his ability to perform the group's older material. The band became inactive in 2007.
In 2003, Averi's first headline appearance at the [[Paradise Rock Club]] was a success. Since then, Averi has played several sold out shows a year at the Paradise. Over the next 2 years, Averi supported bands such as [[Gavin DeGraw]], [[Guster]], [[Barenaked Ladies]], [[Hanson (band)|Hanson]], [[Matchbox Twenty]], [[Backstreet Boys]], and the [[Goo Goo Dolls]]. The end of 2003 saw the addition of external management and a booking agency.


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== History ==
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The year 2005 brought a new album, new producer, and management changes. ''Drawn To Revolving Doors'' was recorded over the autumn and winter of 2004 and was produced by [[Scott Riebling]]. The sound of the record was more [[rock music|rock]] than ''Direction of Motion.'' Sold out shows up and down the east coast, including major markets like Boston and New York, followed the release of the album. Constant touring followed through the summer and into the fall of 2005. In August 2005, the band announced a headlining show at Avalon in Boston on November 12th, 2005, which sold out at nearly 2,000 tickets.
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Averi was founded in 1998 on the campus of [[Suffolk University]] by Matt Lydon, Michael Currier, and Chad Perrone. The band's debut EP, ''At Wits End'', featured a saxophone-heavy [[funk]] sound. ''At Wits End'' became very popular within the local scene, and helped the band gain support from producer [[Mike Denneen]] for their debut [[studio album]], ''Direction of Motion''. Averi recruited Chris Tilden and Stuart Berk into the band for ''Direction of Motion'', which had a more [[Pop music|pop]] sound than ''At Wits End''. After ''Direction of Motion'' sold thousands of copies, the band began touring throughout the East Coast of the United States. From 2003 to 2005, Averi would support artists such as [[Gavin DeGraw]], [[Guster]], [[Barenaked Ladies]], [[Hanson (band)|Hanson]], [[Matchbox Twenty]], [[Backstreet Boys]], and the [[Goo Goo Dolls]] in concert.


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Averi's second album, ''Drawn To Revolving Doors'', was released in 2005. The album had been recorded over the second half of 2004 and was produced by [[Scott Riebling]]. The sound of the record was more [[rock music|rock]]-influenced than ''Direction of Motion''. Sold out shows up and down the east coast, including major markets like Boston and New York, followed the release of the album. The band continued to tour extensively after the release of ''Drawn to Revolving Doors''.
Shortly after the show, and much to the surprise of dedicated fans, it was abruptly announced that Perrone had decided to leave Averi due to, what he classifies as, stagnation in their national growth outside of Boston, despite the fact that the band had begun selling records via iTunes in 48 states and 26 countries.


The remaining members of Averi decided that they wanted to continue on with the band, and faced finding a new lead singer. The band called their friend Mike Golarz, a singer from Boston that, ironically, Perrone was an admitted fan of after he had seen Golarz perform with his old band, Elcodrive.
In November 2005, it was abruptly announced that Perrone had decided to leave Averi; Perrone stated that he felt the band's growth outside of the Boston area had stagnated. The remaining members of Averi decided that they wanted to continue on with the band, and recruited Mike Golarz, another Boston-area musician who had previously performed in a band called Elcodrive. A few weeks following the announcement of the departure of Perrone, Golarz was named the new lead singer. Touring began again in early 2006, and many of the popular earlier tunes continued to be played, as well as new songs that the new line-up had been working on.


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The band announced in the spring of 2006 a new record produced by Riebling. However, since that announcement, no further information on the album was released.
A few weeks following the announcement of the departure of Perrone, Golarz was named the new lead singer. Touring began again in early 2006, and many of the popular earlier tunes continued to be played (much to the disdain of Perrone), as well as new songs that the new line-up had been working on.

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The band announced in the spring of 2006 a new record with Scott Riebling producing (who has gone on record as saying "Mike Golarz is the best singer I've ever worked with."). However, since that announcement, no official word concerning the album has been released.


== Growth and press ==
== Growth and press ==
Averi has been featured in newspapers and magazines such as the [[Boston Globe]], [[Boston Herald]], and Improper Bostonian, as well as music websites like Alternative Addiction. In 2005 they received four Boston Music Award nominations (they ended up winning one for 'best local rock band') and were named [[Newbury Comics]]/[[Boston Phoenix]]’s “Best Wicked Good Band.”
Averi has been featured in newspapers and magazines such as the ''[[Boston Globe]]'', ''[[Boston Herald]]'', and ''[[The Improper Bostonian]]'', as well as music websites like Alternative Addiction. In 2005 they received four Boston Music Award nominations (they ended up winning one for 'best local rock band') and were named [[Newbury Comics]]/[[Boston Phoenix]]'s "Best Wicked Good Band".

== Current status ==
They are no longer together.


== Band members ==
== Band members ==
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*'''Michael Currier''' — saxophone, vocals, tambourine
*'''Michael Currier''' — saxophone, vocals, tambourine
*'''Stuart Berk''' — lead guitar
*'''Stuart Berk''' — lead guitar
*'''Chris Tilden''' — bass
*'''Chris Tilden''' — bass
*'''Matt Lydon''' — drums
*'''Matt Lydon''' — drums


== Past members ==
== Past members ==
*'''Chad Perrone''' — lead vocals, guitar (1998-2005)
*'''Chad Perrone''' — lead vocals, guitar (1998–2005)


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
[http://www.boston.com Boston Globe] Articles, Reviews
*[http://www.boston.com Boston Globe] Articles, Reviews {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190601015700/https://www.boston.com/ |date=2019-06-01 }}
[http://www.bostonherald.com Boston Herald] Articles, Reviews
*[http://www.bostonherald.com Boston Herald] Articles, Reviews {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010913000427/http://www.bostonherald.com/ |date=2001-09-13}}


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.myspace.com/averi Averi on Myspace]
*[https://www.myspace.com/averi Averi on Myspace] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822061138/https://myspace.com/averi |date=2016-08-22 }}
*[http://www.archive.org/details/Averi Averi collection] on the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive
*[https://archive.org/details/Averi Averi collection] on the [[Internet Archive]]'s live music archive

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[[Category:Rock music groups from Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Rock music groups from Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Boston, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Boston]]

Latest revision as of 17:04, 19 April 2024

Averi
OriginBoston, Massachusetts
GenresRock
Years active1998–2007
LabelsAveri Music
MembersMike Golarz
Michael Currier
Stuart Berk
Chris Tilden
Matt Lydon
Past membersChad Perrone

Averi was an American rock band that formed in Boston in 1998. The primary lineup of the band was Chad Perrone (lead vocals), Michael Currier (saxophone and backing vocals), Stuart Berk (lead guitar), Chris Tilden (bass), and Matt Lydon (drums). Averi grew in local popularity rather quickly, and eventually developed a strong national following. From 2001 through 2005, the band garnered considerable attention from record labels.

In 2005, Perrone left the band to pursue a solo career. He was replaced by vocalist and guitarist Mike Golarz. The band continued to perform, and while Golarz's performance on new material was generally praised by the fanbase, he was seen as having a substantially different vocal style from Perrone, which impacted his ability to perform the group's older material. The band became inactive in 2007.

History

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Averi was founded in 1998 on the campus of Suffolk University by Matt Lydon, Michael Currier, and Chad Perrone. The band's debut EP, At Wits End, featured a saxophone-heavy funk sound. At Wits End became very popular within the local scene, and helped the band gain support from producer Mike Denneen for their debut studio album, Direction of Motion. Averi recruited Chris Tilden and Stuart Berk into the band for Direction of Motion, which had a more pop sound than At Wits End. After Direction of Motion sold thousands of copies, the band began touring throughout the East Coast of the United States. From 2003 to 2005, Averi would support artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Guster, Barenaked Ladies, Hanson, Matchbox Twenty, Backstreet Boys, and the Goo Goo Dolls in concert.

Averi's second album, Drawn To Revolving Doors, was released in 2005. The album had been recorded over the second half of 2004 and was produced by Scott Riebling. The sound of the record was more rock-influenced than Direction of Motion. Sold out shows up and down the east coast, including major markets like Boston and New York, followed the release of the album. The band continued to tour extensively after the release of Drawn to Revolving Doors.

In November 2005, it was abruptly announced that Perrone had decided to leave Averi; Perrone stated that he felt the band's growth outside of the Boston area had stagnated. The remaining members of Averi decided that they wanted to continue on with the band, and recruited Mike Golarz, another Boston-area musician who had previously performed in a band called Elcodrive. A few weeks following the announcement of the departure of Perrone, Golarz was named the new lead singer. Touring began again in early 2006, and many of the popular earlier tunes continued to be played, as well as new songs that the new line-up had been working on.

The band announced in the spring of 2006 a new record produced by Riebling. However, since that announcement, no further information on the album was released.

Growth and press

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Averi has been featured in newspapers and magazines such as the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and The Improper Bostonian, as well as music websites like Alternative Addiction. In 2005 they received four Boston Music Award nominations (they ended up winning one for 'best local rock band') and were named Newbury Comics/Boston Phoenix's "Best Wicked Good Band".

Band members

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  • Mike Golarz — lead vocals, guitar (2005-)
  • Michael Currier — saxophone, vocals, tambourine
  • Stuart Berk — lead guitar
  • Chris Tilden — bass
  • Matt Lydon — drums

Past members

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  • Chad Perrone — lead vocals, guitar (1998–2005)

Discography

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  • Drawn To Revolving Doors (2005)
  • Averi Live @ The Avalon (2005)
  • Averi Live @ The Paradise Rock Club (2003)
  • Direction of Motion (2002)
  • At Wits End (2000)

Sources

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References

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