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Runner Runner is an American pop rock band founded in
Huntington Beach, California in 2008. They were the first
band signed to a joint venture between Capitol Records,
Merovingian Music and C.E. Music, a subsidiary of David
Letterman's Worldwide Pants, Inc.[1]
History
Runner Runner was founded in Huntington Beach,
California by its current members, Ryan Ogren, Peter
Munters, Jon Berry, Nick Bailey, and James Ulrich. The
five friends came together after their previou ...read more
Runner Runner (band)
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Runner Runner is an American pop rock band founded in
Huntington Beach, California in 2008. They were the first
band signed to a joint venture between Capitol Records,
Merovingian Music and C.E. Music, a subsidiary of David
Letterman's Worldwide Pants, Inc.[1]
History
Runner Runner was founded in Huntington Beach,
California by its current members, Ryan Ogren, Peter
Munters, Jon Berry, Nick Bailey, and James Ulrich. The
five friends came together after their previous projects,
Over It, Rufio and Don't Look Down, had dissolved. Their
name originated from Ryan Ogren and Jon Berry's love of
poker. The term "runner runner" is poker slang, used
when a player makes a hand with both the turn and river
cards.
They first started touring in 2009, opening for Owl City
and headliner Relient K. They began touring with
Secondhand Serenade and The White Tie Affair in June
2010. In August they began their first headlining tour, and
closed out the year touring briefly with 2AM Club, and
then with Forever The Sickest Kids. Their national
television debut was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 20,
2010. They were also featured on the Late Show with
David Letterman on September 27, 2010.
Runner Runner's debut single, "So Obvious", received
moderate radio airplay. The band's second single to go
to radio was "Hey Alli" and was a free download as part
of iTunes "Single of the Week" program. Two music
videos were released for this single. The first featured
the band in an intimate studio setting with a raw
acoustic performance. The second video didn't feature
the band but rather focused on the story behind the song
and its lyrical content.[2]
On February 15, 2011 Runner Runner released their self-
titled debut album. To educate their fans and the public
on the music industry, an open letter titled "A Call to
Arms" was posted on Runner Runner's official website
and various social profiles.[3]
In June 2011 Runner Runner started a U.S. tour opening
for co-headliners Yellowcard and Good Charlotte. « hide |
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