Shane Henderson, frontman of Valencia, has posted his thoughts on the band’s hiatus: So as some of you have read the announcement, I’d just like to say a short little something about it all. My time in Valencia is something I will be able to brag to my kids and grand kids about. It was my dream to start a band play songs that matter to me and make it in the industry in some way shape or form. I am proud of the success, I am proud of the traveling, I’ve done, and regardless of how it went, I am[Read More…]
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Valencia Going On Hiatus
Valencia have announced that that after nearly 9 years together, they will be going on hiatus. A full statement below. Valencia originally came together back in 2003. Most of us were still just in high school, but we all had gotten to know each other through the tightly knit music community we grew up in around Philadelphia. We started this band because of a mutual need to create something heartfelt and to give everyone a message we needed to share. We all felt like music would be the most significant part of our lives, but never in our wildest dreams[Read More…]
Valencia Release Statement Regarding Former Drummer
Valencia have released a statement regarding the recent passing of their former drummer, Maxim Soria below. On Friday afternoon, September 30th, our brother and former drummer in our band, Maxim Soria, passed away in a motorcycle accident. We always knew Max as being one of the most meticulous and cautious people we’ve ever met, and hearing the news and processing it over the past few days has been incredibly hard for all of us. We’d like to thank everyone that has been reaching out to us during this difficult time. The shock of this news left the Soria family, our[Read More…]
Shane Henderson Of Valencia Covers Jimmy Eat World’s “Hear You Me”
Frontman of Valencia, Shane Henderson, posted an acoustic video cover of Jimmy Eat World’s “Hear You Me”. It is in dedication to the recent passing of ex-Valencia drummer Max Soria. Watch below:
Former Valencia Drummer Maxim Soria Killed In Motorcycle Accident
Former Valencia drummer Maxim Soria was killed in a motorcycle accident on September 30th, in Warwick, Pennsylvania. He was 28. Local police say he lost control of his motorcycle while driving on a rural highway and hit a guardrail.
Valencia “Still Need You Around (Lost Without You)” Music Video
Valencia have released the music video for “Still Need You Around (Lost Without You).” You can watch it right here.
The Wonder Years Announce UK Tour With Valencia And Such Gold
The Wonder Years have announced a headlining tour of the UK with support from Valencia and Such Gold. Dates below: Mon 12th – Norwich Arts Centre Tue 13th – Newcastle Academy 2 Wed 14th – Glasgow King Tut’s Thur 15th – Carlisle The Brickyard Fri 16th – Liverpool The Masque Sat 17th – Brighton Audio Sun 18th – Cardiff The Globe Mon 19th – Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms Tue 20th – Leeds Cockpit Wed 21st – Birmingham Academy3 Thur 22nd – Manchester Academy 3 Fri 23rd – London Barfly* All shows are £10 advance and more on the door. Tickets go[Read More…]
Anarbor And Valencia “Do America” Summer Tour
Anarbor and Valencia have announced their summer co-headlining tour called “Anarbor And Valencia Do America” tour. Support will comes from Conditions. Dates below: 07.15.11 – The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA 07.16.11 – Chain Reaction – Anahiem, CA 07.18.11 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT * 07.19.11 – Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO * 07.20.11 – Emo’s – Austin, TX * 07.22.11 – The Prophet Bar – Dallas, TX 07.23.11 – The Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK 07.25.11 – The Firebird – St. Louis, MO 07.26.11 – Triple Rock – Minneapolis, MN # 07.27.11 – Subterranean – Chicago, IL[Read More…]
Valencia “Losing Sleep” Music Video
Valencia have released the music video for “Losing Sleep.” The song is off their newest album ‘Dancing With A Ghost.’ Watch below:
The Wonder Years, Valencia, More Contribute To Japan Benefit Compilation
The Wonder Years, Title Fight, Valencia, Transit and more have donated rare song to a compilation called Vs. The Earthquake, proceeds of which will benefit victims of last week’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The album will be available for a minimum donation of $5. The Wonder Years vocalist Dan “Soupy” Campbell says, Last Friday we woke up in Maryland to read the news about the earthquake that struck Northern Japan and as the hours rolled by, things seem to go from awful to, well, worse than awful. News of tsunamis, floods, fires, radiation leaks and more poured in[Read More…]
A Rocket To The Moon Announce Tour With Anarbor, And More
A Rocket To The Moon have announced their first national headlining tour featuring Anarbor, Valencia, Runner Runner, and Go Radio. Pre-sale tickets will be available on January 10th at A Rocket To The Moon’s official site. General tickets will be for sale on January 15th. Dates below: 03.15 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance 03.16 New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom 03.17 New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place 03.18 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church 03.19 Baltimore, MD @ Bourbon Street 03.20 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street 03.22 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits 03.23 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room 03.24[Read More…]
Motion City Soundtrack And Say Anything Tour Dates Announced
Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything will team up for a co-headlining tour of North America this October and November, with support from Saves The Day. Valencia and A Great Big Pile Of Leaves will open. Dates below: October 14th Soma San Diego, CA 15th Avalon Los Angeles, CA 16th House Of Blues Anaheim, CA 17th Regency San Francisco, CA 19th Sodo Seattle, WA 20th Crystal Ballroom Portland, OR 22nd Avalon Salt Lake City, UT 23rd Summit Denver, CO 24th Sokol Auditorium Omaha, NE 26th Pageant St. Louis, MO 27th The Rave Milwaukee, WI 28th First Avenue Minneapolis, MN 30th[Read More…]