Bear vs. Shark are an American post-hardcore band from Highland, Michigan. They were founded in 2001 and disbanded in 2005 after releasing one EP and two full-length studio albums while signed to Equal Vision Records. The band later reunited for some shows in 2016.
The members of the group have known each other all their lives with some members forming friendships as early as pre-school. The band actually formed during their college years when the members were playing in separate projects.[1] The group's original drummer Brandon Moss left the group and was replaced by Ashley Horak. The group has cited classic rock and punk as well as The Clash, Fugazi, and Motown as influences to the group's sound.[2]
The group initially sent a demo to Equal Vision Records and a representative from the label flew out immediately to sign the group.[1] Since the release of Right Now You're in the Best of Hands... the band has toured the United States extensively headlining & opening for other major acts such as Coheed and Cambria. The group quickly gained attention from fans and fellow musicians as well. The group is also known for their high-energy stage show most notably by Marc Paffi, who is known to move around the stage frantically during performances. Most of the band members also switched playing instruments during their sets, which was a regular occasion. Though it has been circulated that the band's name comes from the shape of Michigan, Gaviglio has said in an interview that they believed it was "super badass and sounded interesting."[1]
Break-up
On December 21, 2005 the band posted on their website that they decided to call it quits. Although the band didn't cite any specific reason for the breakup John Gaviglio was featured in the April 2006 issue of Alternative Press where he did an op-ed piece on the hardships of touring extensively. The band has also been very vocal that they didn't like their touring conditions.[citation needed]
Reunion
On May 22, 2016 the band announced a reunion show to benefit Flintkids.org in Flint, Michigan, which later followed with a small string of additional dates.[3][4]Equal Vision Records also released info on a re-issuing of the band's two full-length albums on a joint vinyl release.
On May 27, 2017 band played at Bled Fest festival.
Marc Paffi is also lead singer of Bars of Gold with fellow member Brandon Moss.
Mike Muldoon and John Gaviglio together with help of Mark Maynard have started a band project called Cannons, centralized in Brooklyn.[5]
Right Now, You're in the Best of Hands... and Terrorhawk were released on vinyl by Friction Records, with Right Now, You're in the Best of Hands included two previously unreleased tracks, "California Hot Seat" (originally heard on the (1653 EP) and "June 7". Also, a special picture disc version of Terrorhawk was released, with artwork by Jeff VandenBerg.[6]
Marc Paffi recorded vocals for the song "1999" on the band If He Dies He Dies release Conquistador on Friction Records.[7]
Marc Paffi, Mike Muldoon, and Brandon Moss started a band together called Champions of History.[8]
Brandon Moss is also a member of the band Wildcatting.[9] In addition to Wildcatting, Brandon Moss also plays horns in Don't Stand So Close To Me, a jazz/fusion ensemble that mixes solid hits from The Police.
John Gaviglio played in Matthew Dear's Big Hands[10]
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Bear vs Shark are an American post hardcore band from Highland Michigan They were founded in 2001 and disbanded in 2005 after releasing one EP and two full length studio albums while signed to Equal Vision Records The band later reunited for some shows in 2016 Bear vs SharkOriginHighland MichiganGenresPost hardcore emo indie rock punk rockYears active2001 2005 2016 presentLabelsEqual VisionMembersMarc PaffiDerek KiesgenMike MuldoonJohn GaviglioAshley HorakPast membersBrandon Moss Contents 1 Formation 2 Break up 3 Reunion 4 Post Bear vs Shark 5 Band members 6 Discography 7 Music videos 8 References 9 External linksFormation EditThe members of the group have known each other all their lives with some members forming friendships as early as pre school The band actually formed during their college years when the members were playing in separate projects 1 The group s original drummer Brandon Moss left the group and was replaced by Ashley Horak The group has cited classic rock and punk as well as The Clash Fugazi and Motown as influences to the group s sound 2 The group initially sent a demo to Equal Vision Records and a representative from the label flew out immediately to sign the group 1 Since the release of Right Now You re in the Best of Hands the band has toured the United States extensively headlining amp opening for other major acts such as Coheed and Cambria The group quickly gained attention from fans and fellow musicians as well The group is also known for their high energy stage show most notably by Marc Paffi who is known to move around the stage frantically during performances Most of the band members also switched playing instruments during their sets which was a regular occasion Though it has been circulated that the band s name comes from the shape of Michigan Gaviglio has said in an interview that they believed it was super badass and sounded interesting 1 Break up EditOn December 21 2005 the band posted on their website that they decided to call it quits Although the band didn t cite any specific reason for the breakup John Gaviglio was featured in the April 2006 issue of Alternative Press where he did an op ed piece on the hardships of touring extensively The band has also been very vocal that they didn t like their touring conditions citation needed Reunion EditOn May 22 2016 the band announced a reunion show to benefit Flintkids org in Flint Michigan which later followed with a small string of additional dates 3 4 Equal Vision Records also released info on a re issuing of the band s two full length albums on a joint vinyl release On May 27 2017 band played at Bled Fest festival Post Bear vs Shark EditThe band contributed a track called Victoria Iceberg to the Masters of Horror Soundtrack Marc Paffi is also lead singer of Bars of Gold with fellow member Brandon Moss Mike Muldoon and John Gaviglio together with help of Mark Maynard have started a band project called Cannons centralized in Brooklyn 5 Right Now You re in the Best of Hands and Terrorhawk were released on vinyl by Friction Records with Right Now You re in the Best of Hands included two previously unreleased tracks California Hot Seat originally heard on the 1653 EP and June 7 Also a special picture disc version of Terrorhawk was released with artwork by Jeff VandenBerg 6 Marc Paffi recorded vocals for the song 1999 on the band If He Dies He Dies release Conquistador on Friction Records 7 Marc Paffi Mike Muldoon and Brandon Moss started a band together called Champions of History 8 Brandon Moss is also a member of the band Wildcatting 9 In addition to Wildcatting Brandon Moss also plays horns in Don t Stand So Close To Me a jazz fusion ensemble that mixes solid hits from The Police John Gaviglio played in Matthew Dear s Big Hands 10 Band members EditFinal line upMarc Paffi lead vocals guitar keyboards Derek Kiesgen guitar bass Mike Muldoon guitar bass keyboards John Gaviglio guitar bass backing vocals Ashley Horak drums 2003 2005 11 Past membersBrandon Moss drums 2001 2003 11 2016 line upMarc Paffi lead vocals guitar keyboards Derek Kiesgen guitar bass Nick Jones guitar bass keyboards 11 John Gaviglio guitar bass backing vocals Brandon Moss drums percussion Ashley Horak drums percussion piano backing vocalsDiscography EditStudio albumsRight Now You re in the Best of Hands And If Something Isn t Quite Right Your Doctor Will Know in a Hurry 2003 Equal Vision Records Terrorhawk 2005 Equal Vision Records EPs1653 2001 Self Released CompilationsRight Now You re in the Best of Hands Terrorhawk Joint Vinyl 2016 Equal Vision Records Music videos EditCatamaran 2005 References Edit a b c Bear vs Shark Interview AbsolutePunk com 2005 06 15 Retrieved 2008 04 13 Bear Vs Shark MySpace Music Myspace com Bear vs Shark announce reunion tour dates Altpress com May 9 2016 Retrieved 2020 03 30 Heisel Scott May 2 2016 Bear Vs Shark announces reunion show to benefit FlintKids org Substreamamgazine com Cannons MySpace Music Myspace com FRICTION BEAR VS SHARK Archived from the original on 23 April 2008 Retrieved 2008 04 13 If He Dies He Dies MySpace Music Myspace com Champions of History MySpace Music Myspace com WILDCATTING MySpace Music Myspace com Matthew Dear MySpace Music Myspace com a b c Bear vs Shark reunites to find it s bigger than ever Detroit Free Press Retrieved 2020 03 30 External links EditBear vs Shark on Facebook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bear vs Shark amp oldid 1135586429, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
