The Bolts

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The Bolts

Southern California modern rock band, The Bolts.
Background information
Origin Irvine, California, U.S.
Genres Rock
Years active 2007 – present
Website http://www.theboltsmusic.com
Members Matt Champagne
Addam Farmer
Ryan Kilpatrick
Austin Farmer
Heath Farmer

The Bolts are an independent modern rock band from Irvine, California. Formed in 2007, the band consists of guitarist Heath Farmer, bassist Addam Farmer, keyboardist Austin Farmer, guitarist Ryan Kilpatrick, and drummer Matt Champagne. The entire frontline of the band sings lead vocals with multiple harmony.

The Bolts first experienced local success in 2007 when the band landed five demo songs on the local rock radio station, KROQ, after being together less than four months.[1] Soon after, the band started winning local battles of the bands and other competitions, eventually leading them to earn the title of Orange County’s ‘Best Pop Artist’ from the OC Music Awards.

In 2012, The Bolts have landed music licensing spots on MLB, MLB All-Star Game, MLB World Series, NASCAR, UEFA Soccer Championships, Delta Airlines, television shows, Degrassi, and Necessary Roughness, branded marketing strategic partnerships with You Rock Digital Guitars, Hello Music, and the Sobe drink campaign, featuring Sports Illustrated cover supermodel, Kate Upton.[2]

The Bolts will release their debut ep entitled ‘Fall’ in September 2012, followed by their official full-length release, ‘Wait 'til We're Young, released February 12, 2013. .[3]

References

  1. ↑ Bird, Cameron (April 2, 2008). "Local teen rock band to play Verizon Amphitheater". OC Register. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Ragogna, Mike (July 13, 2012). "Introducing The Bolts". Huffington Post. Retrieved 16 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "The Bolts Fall EP". July 2012. Static 180. Retrieved 16 August 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
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