Avenues (band)
Avenues is a punk rock band formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2006.
The band consists of Vin Smith, Shawn Brooks, Scott Brooks and Marc Perez. Mark replaced original drummer Joel Maske in November 2015. Avenues latest albums, "Creep Show" and "Post Cards from Ann Arbor", were recorded with producer Matt Allison at Atlas Studios in Chicago, IL, known for producing acts such as Alkaline Trio and The Lawrence Arms. Their sound has been described as midwestern punk.
Their song "Hold Me" was featured on episode 2 of the MTV reality series in 2012.
Avenues have performed at music festivals like Punk Rock Bowling Music Festival, Envol et Macadam, Summerfest and played shows with acts such as, Buzzcocks, Bob Mould, Rise Against, Strung Out, Teenage Bottlerocket, Less Than Jake, 88 Fingers Louie, Pulley, Masked Intruder, Red City Radio, The Gamits, Mustard Plug and Direct Hit.Discography
EPs
- NoHo
- Postcards From Ann Arbor
- Creep Show
Compilation appearances
- Music With Meaning: Vol 1
- *Features the track "Hold Me"
- Wiretap:Connected Vol 2
- *Features the track "Messin' Around"
- Another Wiretap Records Comp Vol 3
- *Features the track "Rad Rad Ebola"
- "ATTENTION: A Wiretap Records Compilation"
- *Features the track "She's Out Of Sight"
- "ATTENTION: A Wiretap Records Fall 2015 Compilation"
- *Features the track "Hipster 101"
Splits/Singles
- Jumping Ship