Oleander (band)

Oleander is a post-grunge band from Sacramento, California, USA. Its name is derived from the poisonous wildflower oleander, which line the highways of Northern California. In their nine years of activity, the band released four studio albums under various record labels. Their most successful effort, 1999's February Son, includes the hit single "Why I'm Here." Oleander went on official hiatus after the release and promotion of their fourth album, Joyride, in 2004. The band took some time off, but reunited in 2008, and began work on their album Something Beautiful, which was released on April 16, 2013.

Career

1995–2004

In 1989, singer and guitarist Thomas Flowers met bassist Doug Eldridge; both of whom were employees of a Sacramento eatery. They played with several local bands together before meeting guitarist Ric Ivanisevich who joined them in a rehearsal. Chuck Combs the original drummer left, leaving the position to Fred Nelson Jr, a co-worker of Flowers' and Eldridge's. The quartet formed Oleander in 1995 and soon released an eponymous EP on the indie label Fine Records. This would be followed by a full-length album, Shrinking the Blob, in 1997.

Oleander (disambiguation)

Oleander is a poisonous plant grown as an ornamental

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Joyride (TV series)

Joyride is an afternoon youth-oriented drama series aired by GMA Network. It is the story of young people on a journey of self-discovery, friendship and love as they go through teenage life on their way to young adulthood. Directed by Mac Alejandre, Joyride is a fresh, touching, sometimes heartbreaking and often amusing look at teenage life. And because it is more than just about being teens, Joyride tackles the story of different young people and their families who managed to ride along with drama of life. In 2005-2006, the series was re-aired on GMA Pinoy TV worldwide. From October 20, 2011 until December 29, 2011 the series was re-aired on GMA Life TV worldwide.

Plot

At its heart is the story of Carlo and Jason, half-brothers who fall in love with the same girl, Nicole, who is half-Chinese, half-Filipino and whose mother is frequently mistreated by her paternal grandmother. Carlo was always blamed by his stepmother Marissa.

Also on the ride are: Joeyboy a crass but charismatic taxi driver's son who falls in love with Casey, a spoiled young girl who has a heart condition; Ken, Rene and DJ, 3 friends who grew up together and whose lives and loves cross time and again; Andrea, a lonely girl hopelessly in love with Ken; and Justin, the good boy from Canada who tames the heart of bad girl Vicki.

Joyride (1996 film)

Joyride is a 1996 American film directed by Quinton Peeples.

Plot Summary

J.T., the bored slacker son of a motel owner, decides to steal the convertible sitting outside one of the motel's rooms. He hopes the move will impress another hotel visitor named Tanya - an aspiring model who has been flirting with him. What he doesn't know, however, is that the car's owner - a beautiful woman going by "Ms. Smith" - is actually a professional assassin. What began as a joyride soon becomes a deadly game of cat-and-mouse between J.T. and Ms. Smith.

Cast

Reception

Joyride currently has a score of 20% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Joyride (Bryan Duncan album)

Joyride is contemporary Christian musician Bryan Duncan's 13th album.

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