Which band was formed first Lit or Every Avenue?
Every Avenue Every Avenue is an American pop punk band from Marysville, Michigan, formed in 2003. The band consists of David Ryan Strauchman (lead vocals, piano), Joshua Randall Withenshaw (lead guitar), Jimmie Deeghan (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Matt Black (bass, backing vocals) and Dennis Wilson (drums, percussion). The band is signed to Fearless Records and released their debut album, "Shh, Just Go with it" in 2008. It was followed-up by their second album, "Picture Perfect", in 2009, which reached No. 136 on "Billboard" 200. In 2011, the band's latest and third album titled Bad Habits was released, and it peaked at No. 63 on "Billboard" 200, being the band's highest chart position. Every Avenue has toured with bands such as Mayday Parade, All Time Low, The Maine and Boys Like Girls, and have appeared on the Vans Warped Tour.
The Velveteins The Velveteins is an indie rock band from Edmonton, Canada. The group consists of core songwriting members Spencer Morphy (guitar, singer) and Addison Hiller (percussion, singer). Originating as a solo project by Morphy, The Velveteins group was formed in 2014 after Morphy's extended trip Down Under during which he "fell in love with the psychedelic music and lush beaches of Australia". The band's self-produced first effort, "Fresh Claws EP," was released in 2014 and marked the first collaborative work by Morphy and Hiller. A second release, "A Hot Second With The Velveteins," was produced and recorded by Lincoln Parish of Cage The Elephant in his home studio in Nashville, Tennessee. This release received critical acclaim locally and internationally. The band has played CMW in Toronto and has opened for high profile indie acts such as Milo Greene, USS, and July Talk.