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City: Atlanta
State: Georgia
Country: US
Signup Date: 11/25/2004

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Saturday, January 12, 2008 
When we started this band 3 or 4 years ago we had no idea what we were doing. Not that we know much at all now, but at least we know a little more. This is in part to two bands that at the time (all of us 17 and 18 years old) allowed our band to tag along. Anathallo and a band called Colour revolt decided to take a chance on us and give us almost every show they would play in our respective regional area. Not only this but seeing as MO had absolutely NO means of making money and no product to sell at these shows, we would of in any other circumstance come back home several hundred dollars in the hole. Anathallo was the "biggest" band we knew in the world, so they would be headlining all of these shows we would play. They didn't only treat us with respect and as equals, they would financially give us the same amount of money that they (the headliners) rightfully made... giving us (the shitty opening band) enough gas to get back home and eventually record an EP. I know its long winded but the guys in Anathallo have been the truest of older brothers to me, carefully guiding me through the idea and concept of touring, helping us in the band make wise and calculated decisions on management, label, distribution, and just troubled soul syndrome that most people acquire while on the road. All of this to say the following...


It was only until this past year that we were able to visit the United Kingdom. Each time we would visit the crowds would become better and better and we started to feel at home the more and more we toured across the pond. We decided a few months ago to return to the UK after our incredible opening slot on the Kings of Leon UK Arena Tour. The response has been great, all of you over there sending us messages telling us how excited you are, i could not be happier to announce the following. We are beyond blessed to be able to have our dear brothers (and sister) in Anathallo join us for this tour in the UK. It allows me and the rest of the guys in this band to watch a stunning live performance every night, and deeper than that just having fellowship with amazing people each day is something we could only dream of. It might sound strange but our band has not been excited to tour like this in a long time. It is a really fantastic feeling to know you are able to spend time with good friends and an even better feeling knowing that those of you who come out to the shows have NO idea how big of a treat you are in for. So United Kingdom here we come, 5th time in 8 months and we can't wait to see you all. We all wish you a happy new year and will see you soon. god bless.

Andy.
-ali.
Ali Troncoso

 
awwwwwwwwwwwwww. !.
I just love you guys more and more everyday.
 
Posted by -ali. on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 6:16 AM
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Brit0
Brittany Everett

 
Awww.

that was really nice of them to do that back then.. :)

have an amazing time in the United Kingdom..
 
Posted by Brit0 on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 6:18 AM
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Jesse

 
Anathallo is amazing to see live. I love how they switch instruments the entire time, If the mood strikes it would be fantastic to see this line up in Seattle.
 
Posted by Jesse on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 6:28 AM
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beatdown in the key of cowleesa!!

 
I saw you guys in Manchester last year and it was one of the best gigs ever.


Anathallo just made the next gig even more exciting!


Can't wait to see you guys again.


(y)
 
Posted by beatdown in the key of cowleesa!! on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 9:01 PM
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Beard

 
See you in Nottingham!!!

If your slot Leeds festival was anything to go by, I shall be very very happy by the end of the night :D
 
Posted by Beard on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 9:01 PM
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Piano
Thom May

 
jesus
i love you guys so much
and i love anathallo
and i saw you on your london headline gig in december and it was the best gig i've ever seen i swear down.


but please god please do a show which is for under 18s! I know at least 10 people who adore you as much as me who are 16/17. it's killing me so bad.
 
Posted by Piano on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 9:01 PM
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julia is trying to fill this space and belong

 
wow i am SO JEALOUS of the UK right now.

if i had the money and free time i would totally go.

<3
 
Posted by julia is trying to fill this space and belong on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 9:02 PM
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Brett
Brett Townsend

 
Very nice. You two should tour together again in the US sometime as well.
 
Posted by Brett on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 6:18 PM
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Oxygen Thief

 
anyone going to the Bristol date of the uk tour...you've got me opening the bill

myspace.com/oxygenthief

cya there!
 
Posted by Oxygen Thief on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 1:45 AM
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Oxygen Thief

 


not long to go
 
Posted by Oxygen Thief on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 - 3:09 AM
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anna.banana

 
i never thought i would almost cry at a myspace post. especially with people around!
jeeeesh.
have fun.
also - remember that great night in Columbia for Jess' birthday? I will never forget that.
 
Posted by anna.banana on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 8:21 PM
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lizzie mae

 
that is amazing of them! good friends are the greatest thing to have on the planet or off it.

i'm soooo stoked for the show in manchester! i just got to england and i'm feeling a little out of place; a manchester show will make me feel right at home again. and adding anathallo? are you TRYING to completely blow my mind?

see ya in a few weeks!
 
Posted by lizzie mae on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 12:18 AM
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