From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Cab
The Cab
The Cab band on July 18. The Cab funded the entire album by
themselves and left their Fueled by Ramen/Decaydance
label, self-releasing Symphony Soldier. AbsolutePunk gave
an extremely positive review with a rating of 95%, calling
the album a "masterpiece."[3] The pre-orders featured
eleven packages, ranging from $10 to $9,999 and are now
available as packages on the band’s webstore.[4][5] Sym-
phony Soldier is digitally available on iTunes,[6] and only
available as physical CDs from the band’s webstore.
Biography
The Cab performing at Utah’s E Center on 10/16/08.
Band members Alexander DeLeon and Cash Colligan first
Background information began playing music together at Liberty High School
(Henderson, Nevada) and recorded demos as a duo which
Origin Las Vegas, Nevada
they put up on their MySpace page.[7] At this time, future
Genres Pop rock, power pop, alternative rock, pop guitarist Ian Crawford went to school in Auburn, WA and
punk started out playing his guitar in talent shows and getting
Years 2004–present them put on YouTube. DeLeon asked drummer Alex
active Johnson, who was playing in a local hardcore band, to
join The Cab. In late 2005, it became a full band with
Labels Unsigned
guitarist Paul Garcia, guitar/pianist Alex Marshall, and
Associated Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, Hey Monday, drummer Alex Johnson, playing its first show at The Al-
acts The Academy Is ley in Las Vegas. The band signed to local label Olympus
Website www.thecabrock.com Records in January 2006[8] but released no material. After
giving a demo to Spencer Smith and Jon Walker of Panic!
Members
at the Disco at a Cobra Starship/Boys Like Girls/Cartel
Alexander DeLeon show,[citation needed] Smith helped them sign to Decay-
Alex Marshall dance Records in May 2007.[9] Shortly after this, the
Joey Thunder band’s members graduated from high school.[10] During
Dave Briggs
this time they decided to replace Garcia with Ian Craw-
Frank Sidoris
ford, who moved from Washington to join the band.[11]
Past members In August 2011, The Cab gained a new guitarist, Frank Si-
Bryan Dawson doris, and drummer, Dave Briggs.
Cash Colligan Blender named them #420 on their Top 100 Hot Report
Ian Crawford in September 2007, before they released any official ma-
Paul Garcia terial.[12] The group has toured with Panic! at the Disco,
Andy Pugh
We the Kings, Metro Station, Cobra Starship, There For
Alex Johnson
Tomorrow, Charlotte Sometimes, Forever the Sickest
Kids, Dashboard Confessional, Plain White Tees, The
The Cab is an American rock band from Las Vegas, Neva-
Hush Sound, and others. In February 2008, their touring
da. Their debut album, Whisper War, was released on April
van turned over in Wisconsin, but none of the members
29, 2008. They have been called "The Band You Need to
were seriously injured, and they only missed one tour
Know 2008" by Alternative Press magazine. They were also
date.[13] In March 2008, the band played SXSW.[14]
featured in the ’100 Bands You Need To Know in 2010’ by
Their Matt Squire-produced first album, Whisper War,
the magazine and were one of the three bands featured
was released on April 29, 2008, featuring Brendon Urie of
on the cover page, along with Never Shout Never and
Panic! at the Disco and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy on
Hey Monday. Their second album Symphony Soldier was
"One of Those Nights," co-written by Stump and the first
released on August 23, 2011,[1] with its first single "Bad"
single from the CD.[15][16][17] The video for "One of Those
released to iTunes July 11, 2011[2] and announced by the
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Nights" features members of both Panic! at the Disco and ber of this band to say the things I’ve done, the people
Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. By Fe- I’ve met and the friends I’ve made. After five years it’s
bruary 15, 2008, the featured song from the album, "I’ll time for me to take a mental nap. Being home I can col-
Run", received over 300,000 hits on the band’s MySpace lect my thoughts and move forward." Colligan went on to
page.[18] On October 30, their third single, "Bounce", was say that he would be settling down in Las Vegas and that
revealed in a new music video on the Fueled by Ramen now is just not the right time for him to be touring on the
page on YouTube. This song peaked at #69 on the defunct road.
US Billboard Pop 100 chart.[19] In a blog Deleon posted after Cash decided to leave
On May 7, 2008, Whisper War debuted on the US Bill- the band he said, "Thank you again to everyone for your
board 200 at #108,[20] placing it at #1 on the Billboard Heat- unending support, you’ve made the tour and this sum-
seekers Albums chart for new and developing artists.[21] mer one we’ll never forget. We hope to see everybody
The Cab began the Dance Across the Country Tour again soon. We are happier than ever and have so many
with The Hush Sound, Steel Train and The Morning Light songs we are dying to show you guys! Get ready... the best
on July 7 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The "Why So Seri- is yet to come."
ous? Tour" began in September with support from This They announced they will be featured in the Alter-
Providence, Hey Monday and A Rocket to the Moon. In native Press Tour 2010 and Warped Tour 2010. On Jan-
October, they also joined Panic! at the Disco, Dashboard uary 16, 2010, Alex DeLeon announced via Twitter that
Confessional, and the Plain White T’s on the Rock Band "Bryan is going to be a father!". Bryan later confirmed,
Live tour. and confirmed his leave from the band, saying via his
Their songs "Bounce" and "One of Those Nights" are own Twitter that he "wanted to thank everyone for the
featured as downloadable tracks in Rock Band 2, although support and love in this crazy time. Love you all now
"One of Those Nights" is an alternate version than that of watch out the guys are gonna do great things, promise."
the one on "Whisper War". A day later, Alex DeLeon announced that The Cab are
The Cab has appeared on Punk Goes Pop 2, covering looking for a new guitar player: "Anyone know any guitar
Rihanna’s "Disturbia". In February and March 2009 the players? serious submissions only. Here is your chance.
band toured with We the Kings, There for Tomorrow and We need someone who can really play. Big shoes to fill."
Versaemerge on the "Secret Valentine Tour". On May They were recently featured on "The Real World".
1, 2009, the band performed an entire set dedicated to The Cab was on the "Ap Tour" in March–May 2010.
Queen.[22] They played songs off Whisper War and are also per-
After a short break, they toured with We the Kings, formed a song, "Locked Up", from their new album.
Forever the Sickest Kids, Nevershoutnever! and Mercy On March 5, Alex DeLeon posted on his Twitter ac-
Mercedes on the "Bamboozle Road Show Tour". Shortly count "singing on the las vegas house of blues stage
after, the band announced their first national headlining tonight. it’s been too long. been craving the lights. can
tour, called the "What Happens In Vegas..." tour, with the anyone guess with who?" Later that night he appeared on
support of The Secret Handshake, A Rocket to the Moon, stage with former Cab bassist Cash Colligan’s new band
Eye Alaska, Anarbor, The Summer Set, and My Favorite Play For Keeps. DeLeon sang guest vocals on the Play for
Highway. The tour began on June 18 and ended on August Keeps song "Just Like the Movies" live, where normally
9. Travis Clark from We the Kings sings on the recording.
On June 1, 2009 lead singer Alex DeLeon announced On June 22, 2011, The Cab announced on their website
on his blog[23] that guitarist Ian Crawford had decided to that they were departing from their label Fueled by Ra-
leave the band. Although DeLeon did say that Crawford men and Decaydance Records before finally releasing
had decided to leave due to creative differences, there their new record, Symphony Soldier. The first single from
seemed to be no animosity between him and the band. the record is "Bad," which debuted on Sirius XM Radio.
For their upcoming "What Happens in Vegas..." tour, The Symphony Soldier was released on August 23, 2011.[1]
Cab announced that their friend Bryan Dawson would be with its first single "Bad" released to iTunes early July
replacing Ian Crawford, who is now the touring guitarist and announced by the band on July 18. AbsolutePunk gave
of Panic! at the Disco. an extremely positive review, calling the album a "mas-
On August 19, 2009, bassist Cash Colligan announced terpiece."[3] The Cab guitarist alumnus Ian Crawford
that he would also be leaving the band.[24] The news of played guitar for the album. It features several guest
Colligan’s split first appeared on The Cab’s official MyS- artists co-writing, including Pete Wentz, Bruno Mars and
pace blog. Colligan’s departure, like Crawford’s, seemed Adam Levine.
to be amicable as the band wrote, "We wish him the best
and I’m sure he’ll be no stranger at a Cab show or any-
time we’re back in town." The same day Colligan posted
his own explanation for leaving the band on his official
MySpace blog. He wrote, "I’m proud as a founding mem-
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Discography [6] "Pre order packages". thecabrock.com.
http://thecabrock.com/store. Retrieved 23 August
2011.
Albums [7] The Cab at Allmusic
• Whisper War (2008) [8] The Cab Rides into Local Music Scene. Las Vegas
• Symphony Soldier (2011) Review-Journal, March 14, 2006.
[9] Decaydance Signs The Cab. Alternative Press, May 16,
Singles 2007.
• "One of THOSE Nights"(Feat. Brendon Urie and [10] Exclusive Session with The Cab.
Patrick Stump) (2008) [11] Dig Magazine, December 13, 2007.
• "I’ll Run" (2008) [12] The Hot Report 2007:84-70. Blender, September 2007
• "Bounce" (2008) [13] "The Cab {KAYA IS } Hope to Gain Fame with Debut
• "Take My Hand" (Remix feat. Cassadee Pope) (2009) CD". Quinnipiac Chronicle, March 5, 2008.
• "Bad" (2011) Adult Top 40 (Billboard)#33 [14] "The Cab Previews Debut CD, Wraps First Major
Tour with SXSW Slot". Las Vegas Weekly, March 13,
EPs 2008
[15] Review of Whisper War. Allmusic
• Drunk Love (2006)
[16] Review of Whisper War. Absolutepunk.net, April 30,
• Glitz and Glamour (2007)
2008.
• The Lady Luck EP (2009)
[17] Review of Whisper War. The Album Project, April 30,
2008.
Members [18] The Show Must Go On. Las Vegas Review-Journal,
February 15, 2008.
Current members [19] Billboard Singles, Allmusic
• Alexander DeLeon – lead vocals (2004–present) [20] Billboard.com - Discography - The Cab - Whisper
• Alex Marshall – piano, guitar, backing vocals War
(2005–present) [21] Billboard- Updated Album Charts from the most
• Joey Thunder – bass (2009–present) Trusted Music Magazine
[22] Ambrose, Anthony. "inTuneMusic Online:
Touring members Hoodwink @ East Rutherford 5/1".
http://intunemusiconline.com/2009/05/11/
• Frank Sidoris – guitar (2011–present)[25]
hoodwink-east-rutherford-51/. Retrieved
• Dave Briggs – drums (2011–present)[25]
2009-05-11.
[23] DeLeon, Alexander Michael. "Symphony Soldier".
Former members http://symphonysoldier.com/post/116406777/
• Ian Crawford – guitar, backing vocals (2005–2009) dear-friends-wow-it-has-been-far-too. Retrieved
• Cash Colligan – bass, backing vocals (2004–2009) 2009-06-01.
• Alex Johnson – drums (2005–2011) [24] The Cab. "The Cab Myspace".
• Paul Garcia – guitar http://blogs.myspace.com/
• Bryan Dawson – guitar (2009) index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=33240981&blogId=5063
Retrieved 2009-08-19.
References [25] ^ The Cab Street Team Tweet on band members
Twitter. Retrieved September 13, 2011.
[1] ^ The Cab’s Symphony Soldier Release Date
AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved July 19, 2011.
[2] Bad - Single on iTunes iTunes. Retrieved July 19, External links
2011 • Friends or Enemies
[3] ^ The Cab - Symphony Soldier Review • Official Site
AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved July 19, 2011 • Official Street Team
[4] And For $10,000 You Can Have a Lock of Alex • Brazilian Fansite
Marshall’s Hair... Buzznet. Retrieved October 30, • Alex DeLeon’s Blog
2011.
[5] The Cab Webstore The Cab Official Website.
Retrieved October 30, 2011.
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