Sundance | |
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 The Sundance Kids at The Capitol in Perth, 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Adelaide, Australia |
| Genres | Pop rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2006–2012 |
| Labels | Warner |
| Members |
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| Website | Thesundancekids.com |
Sundance are an Australian pop rock/indie rock band from Adelaide, South Australia, formed in 2006. The group began as the acoustic trio of vocalist and guitarist Ash Gale as well as guitarists Jason Shepherd and Luke Zecchin, before they were joined by bassist and vocalist Jeremy Wright with drummer Suresh Meyer.
The band released an extended play (EP) in 2007, entitled Including the Atmosphere. In 2008, they toured with local acts such as Thirsty Merc and went into record their debut album. They signed to Warner Music in early 2009 and released their debut single "Solutions", which peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Singles Chart. It was followed up by the single "Drive Away" and tours supporting Evermore and The All-American Rejects. They released their debut studio album Fall into Place in September 2009, which peaked at number 50 on the ARIA Albums Chart. On December the 21st 2012 the band played their "farewell gig", indicating that the band is no longer together.
Lead singer Ash Gale has since released three solo EP's (Roll With The Gold. Brave The Sea, and Whatever The Ending), and his song 'Sing My Way' from was released on a Jeep Grand Cherokee television advertisement across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Another of his songs, 'Sweet Release Devour' appeared on the US television show 'Shameless'
In 2018 after a 6-year break, the band reunited to play at 'Handpicked Festival' in November 2018 alongside Boy & Bear, Ball Park Music, BROODS, Vera Blue and Alex Lahey. The band has also been booked to open for Dashboard Confessional in Adelaide, South Australia as part of Dashboard Confessional's 2018 "Good Things Festival" at Jive in December 2018. In January 2019 The band supported 'The Veronicas' as part of the Australia Day celebrations.