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Cheap Girls

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Cheap Girls
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded2007
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
,
United States
ProductsStudio albums, live albums, singles, tours

Cheap Girls was a rock ensemble originating from Lansing, Michigan, consisting of siblings Ian Graham (guitar and lead vocals) and Ben Graham (drums and backing vocals), alongside Jason Draper on bass and Adam Aymor on guitar. Established in 2007, the group promptly began both recording and touring activities, unveiling their inaugural album, Find Me a Drink Home, in 2008. Over their career, they produced four studio albums and shared stages with notable acts like Against Me!, The Gaslight Anthem, The Hold Steady, and The Bouncing Souls throughout tours in the United States and Europe. Their musical style drew frequent comparisons to bands such as The Replacements, The Lemonheads, and early works of Smoking Popes.

Formation

Ian and Ben Graham, brothers who started playing music at ages 11 and 13 respectively, initially performed locally in Lansing, Michigan. They connected with Adam Aymor, who was part of another local band. After their previous bands dissolved, the trio founded Cheap Girls in 2007, aiming for a straightforward rock sound. They soon began performing live shows and creating songs that would appear on their debut record, Find Me a Drink Home.

First album: Find Me a Drink Home (2007–2009)

Their debut full-length record, Find Me a Drink Home, was released on April 22, 2008, through Quote Unquote Records. Later, on August 2, 2012, it was announced that both this album and My Roaring 20's would be reissued by Asian Man Records for future printings.

My Roaring 20's (2009–2011)

After extensive touring across the US to support their first album, the band launched their second studio album, My Roaring 20's, on October 9, 2009, under Paper + Plastick.[1] This release was followed by tours throughout the United States and Europe, including performances in the UK.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Their appearances at Chicago's Riot Fest and Gainesville's The Fest increased their visibility, leading to an opening slot for Against Me! in Lansing in 2010. Subsequently, they embarked on a full US tour with Against Me! in February 2011.[2]

Signing with Rise Records and Giant Orange (2011–2013)

For their third album, Giant Orange, Cheap Girls signed with Rise Records, releasing it on February 21, 2012.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The album entered the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart at position number 49 and was promoted through a US tour supporting The Sidekicks.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name[3] During this timeframe, they also opened for acts such as The Gaslight Anthem, Against Me!, Mustard Plug, and The Bouncing Souls across tours in both the US and Europe.

In March 2012, Paste Magazine included Cheap Girls among the "twenty must-see bands at SXSW 2012".[4]

My Roaring 20's Acoustic (2013)

On January 14, 2013, the band digitally released My Roaring 20's Acoustic through Quote Unquote Records. This acoustic reinterpretation of their 2009 album was made available as a free download with an option to donate towards covering Ian Graham’s knee surgery expenses.[5]

BARELY ALIVE in Grand Rapids, Michigan 12/30/12 (2013)

On February 5, 2013, the band independently issued a digital release titled BARELY ALIVE in Grand Rapids, Michigan 12/30/12 through their own imprint, Business Casual. This album captures a live set performed at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 30, 2012.

Xtra Mile Recordings and Famous Graves Era (2013–2017 and Dissolution)

Starting on February 19, 2013, the group commenced demo sessions for their forthcoming album in Grand Rapids. By November of that year, they had confirmed intentions to launch the new record in spring 2014.

On January 15, 2014, Cheap Girls inked a deal with the UK-based independent label Xtra Mile Recordings for global distribution. Their album Famous Graves was unveiled on February 19, 2014, with a scheduled release date of May 13, 2014. The lead track "Knock Me Over" was simultaneously released as the first single.

To promote Famous Graves, the band embarked on tours alongside Against Me! and The Hold Steady during spring 2014. This was followed by June tours with Andrew Jackson Jihad and Dogbreth, and a subsequent run with The Hold Steady throughout July and August. In November, they toured Europe supporting Joyce Manor and Great Cynics. After a spring 2015 US tour featuring Restorations and Chris Farren from Fake Problems, the band announced their plans to begin writing new material.

On September 16, 2016, they released a compilation of b-sides and rarities entitled "God's Ex-Wife (Selective Rarities 2007–2014)" under Asian Man Records.

The band declared their breakup on January 20, 2017. Ian Graham attributed the decision to personal struggles involving substance abuse and behavioral challenges.

Band Members

  • Adam Aymor – lead guitar (2007–2017)
  • Ben Graham – drums, backing vocals (2007–2017)
  • Ian Graham – lead vocals (2007–2017), bass guitar (2007–2016), guitar (2016–2017)
  • Jason Draper – bass guitar (2016–2017)

Studio Albums


Seven-Inch Records

  • Art of the Underground Singles Series (2009, Art of the Underground Records)
  • Cheap Girls / Failures' Union Split 7" (2009, Bermuda Mohawk)
  • Cheap Girls / Above Them Split 7" (2010, All in Vinyl)
  • Cheap Girls / Lemuria Split 7" (2011, No Idea Records)
  • Cheap Girls / Noise By Numbers Split 7" (2011, Suburban Home Records)
  • "Ruby" b/w "Living Like Hell" single


Live Session Releases


See also


External links

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