Abandon Kansas
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Abandon Kansas
| image = AbandonKansas09.jpg
| caption = Abandon Kansas performing at Murray Hill Theatre on October 1, 2009
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| origin = Wichita, Kansas, US
| years_active = 2005-2015
| genre = Alternative rock, Christian rock
| label = Gotee, Bad Christian
| website = {{URL|http://www.abandonkansaslovesyou.com}}
| current_members = Jeremy Spring
Brian Scheideman
Nick Patrick
| past_members = Brad Foster
Brian Nixon
Sam Presley
Chris Martin
Brad Regier
Chet Kueffer
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Abandon Kansas is an American alternative rock band originating from Wichita, Kansas that formed in 2005 and went on indefinite hiatus in 2015.[http://www.myspace.com/abandonkansas Abandon Kansas (ON TOUR) | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos] myspace.com. Retrieved 03-25-2011. The band has rebranded to Glass Age in 2019 and is making new music.
History
Abandon Kansas formed in 2005 in Wichita, Kansas.[http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/AbandonKansas.asp Abandon Kansas Discography, Abandon Kansas Artist Database] jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 03-25-2011. The origins of the band's name is a play on the words "A band in Kansas". Abandon Kansas released their first EP independently in 2005. It was self-titled and received little recognition. Since then, Abandon Kansas has slowly gained recognition in the Christian music market, achieving recognition by radio vehicles such as RadioU, video vehicles such as TVU, and music review websites such as Jesus Freak Hideout and Indie Vision Music. Gaining attention from local, independent, and few national venues, Abandon Kansas continued releasing records. 3 EPs and 1 full-length album were released from 2006 to 2009.
In 2009, Abandon Kansas signed with Gotee Records, a diverse record label founded by the Christian pop musician, TobyMac. In the months proceeding, Abandon Kansas released one project. Their debut EP on Gotee Records, We're All Going Somewhere, was released on September 8, 2009.[http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WereAllGoingSomewhereEP.asp Abandon Kansas, "We're All Going Somewhere EP" Review] Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 03-25-2011. It contained no tracks that would be repeated on their proceeding full-length release, Ad Astra per Aspera. The song, "Months and Years," listed as track 5, was placed in regular rotation by RadioU, a national radio vehicle broadcasting from Ohio and California as well as from repeaters across the United States.
In 2011, Abandon Kansas released a second self-titled EP one month before releasing their debut album on Gotee Records. Abandon Kansas was released on February 8, 2011, and contained four songs (including two repeats from their 2009 release) and two videos. Ad Astra per Aspera was released on March 8, 2011, and contained two songs from their 2011 EP. Abandon Kansas is currently{{when|date=October 2017}} on tour to promote their full-length release. "Heaven Come My Way," listed as track one, is currently{{when|date=October 2017}} in rotation on RadioU.
Abandon Kansas performed on the "Mother, May I?" tour with Wavorly and Hyland.[http://www.tvulive.com/radiou/music.php?id=609 Music News >> RADIOU.COM] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723214623/http://www.tvulive.com/radiou/music.php?id=609 |date=July 23, 2011 }} tvulive.com. Retrieved 05-16-2011.[http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2011/05/02/the-mother-may-i-tour/ News | The Mother May I? Tour | Indie Vision Music] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401085627/http://www.indievisionmusic.com/2011/05/02/the-mother-may-i-tour/ |date=April 1, 2012 }} indievisionmusic.com. Retrieved 05-16-2011.[http://www.hmmagazine.com/2011/05/abandon-kansas-wrapping-up-tour-with-showbread-and-quiet-science/ Abandon Kansas wrapping up tour with Showbread and Quiet Science | HM] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110611020230/http://www.hmmagazine.com/2011/05/abandon-kansas-wrapping-up-tour-with-showbread-and-quiet-science/ |date=June 11, 2011 }} hmmagazine.com. Retrieved 05-16-2011.[http://tvulive.com/radiou/music.php?id=603&p=&search=hyland Music News >> RADIOU.COM] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723202547/http://tvulive.com/radiou/music.php?id=603&p=&search=hyland |date=July 23, 2011 }} tvulive.com. Retrieved 05-27-2011. In early 2011, they had toured with Swimming with Dolphins, as well as Mike Mains and the Branches and From Indian Lakes on the first leg of the Ad Astra Per Aspera Record Release Tour. On the second leg of the tour, they performed with Showbread, Quiet Science, and The Wedding.{{Cite web |title=Abandon Kansas |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/AbandonKansas.asp |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090916081459/http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/AbandonKansas.asp |archive-date=Sep 16, 2009 |access-date=2020-03-05 |website=Jesusfreakhideout}}
In 2014, Abandon Kansas signed to Emery's independent record label and is going to release the third full-length album alligator on May 11, 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/abandon_kansas_stream_lead_single_from_new_album_alligator/|title=Abandon Kansas stream lead single from new album, 'alligator'|website=Altpress.com|date=March 2, 2015}}
In June 2015, a post on the Abandon Kansas Facebook page stated the following which has put the band in an indefinite hiatus: "Due to personal and relational circumstances in my life, I have decided it would be best for me and my family to cancel the rest of AK's tour dates in 2015. This is embarrassing, and I apologize for not being in a healthy enough state of mind to perform and tour. It's become clear that I need to take care of myself and deal with issues that have long been ignored. I am already in the process of doing this now. If you've purchased tickets, please still go to the shows and support the other bands. Thank you for your love and support - Jeremy;{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/abandonkansas/posts/10153428409662980|title=Abandon Kansas - Timeline {{!}} Facebook|website=Facebook.com|access-date=2016-10-31}}"
After nearly ten years since the band's latest release, they put out their first live album, Alligator (Live at Smokestack) on March 22, 2024.
Members
=Current members=
- Jeremy Spring - lead vocals, guitar
- Nick Patrick - bass
- Logan Rine - guitar
=Former members=
Discography
=Studio albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of studio albums with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:22em;"| Details ! colspan="2" | Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | US {{Cite web |title=Album Sales |url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/2015/2015-17-18-05-30-Double-Issue-Billboard-Page-0072.pdf#search=%22abandon%20kansas%20alligator%22 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Billboard}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | US |
|---|
| scope="row"| You Build a Wall, I'll Build a Ladder
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| scope="row"| Ad Astra Per Aspera
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|| — | — |
| scope="row" | Alligator
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| —{{efn|Alligator did not enter the Billboard 200, but peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers|group=upper-alpha}} | 23 |
| colspan="12" style="font-size:85%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
=Live Albums=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of extended plays with selected chart positions ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Details |
| scope="row" | Alligator (Live at Smokestack)
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=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+List of extended plays with selected chart positions ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Details |
| scope="row" | Abandon Kansas
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "The Misconception of the Perception of Self""|2. "Divine"|3. "Again"|4. "Simple"|5. "Anywhere But Here"|6. "Only One" }} |
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| scope="row"| Exactly What We Needed
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "Fear of Heights"|2. "Falls Apart"|3. "Exactly What we Needed" }} |
| scope="row"| Minutes
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "Minutes"|2. "The Message"|3. "Eat em' While They're Blue" }} |
| scope="row"| The Earth Falls Asleep
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "Minutes (acoustic)"|2. "What if it's All in My Head? (acoustic)"|3. "The Earth Falls Asleep (acoustic)"|4. "You Build a Wall (acoustic)"|5. "When did we Change? (acoustic)"| }} |
| scope="row"| We're All Going Somewhere
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "The Harder They Fall"|2. "I Wonder if it's Me"|3. "Make Believe"|4. "We're All Going Somewhere"|5. "Months and Years"|6. "Close Your Eyes" }} |
| scope="row"| Abandon Kansas
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "Heaven Come my Way"|2. "The Golden State"|3. "Months and Years"|4. "Close Your Eyes" }} |
| scope="row"| Turn it to Gold
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "Turn it to Gold"|2. "Stay the Same"|3. "Chariot"|4. "Don't Forget Where You Came From"|5. "Close Your Eyes (acoustic)" }} |
| scope="row"| A Midwest Summer
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{{Collapsible list | title = Track listing|1. "You + Me + the Radio"|2. "The Chase"|3. "Marching Around Me" }} |
| colspan="11" style="font-size:85%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Notes
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|1=http://abandonkansaslovesyou.com/}}
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Category:American Christian rock groups