Abandon Kansas

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Abandon Kansas
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Abandon Kansas performing at Murray Hill Theatre on October 1, 2009
Background information
Origin Wichita, Kansas, US
Genres Alternative rock, Christian rock
Years active2005-present
Labels Gotee, Bad Christian
MembersJeremy Spring
Brian Scheideman
Nick Patrick
Past membersBrad Foster
Brian Nixon
Sam Presley
Chris Martin
Brad Regier
Chet Kueffer
Website www.abandonkansaslovesyou.com

Abandon Kansas is an American alternative rock band originating from Wichita, Kansas that formed in 2005 and went on indefinite hiatus in 2015. [1] [2] The band has rebranded to Glass Age in 2019 and is making new music.

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History

Abandon Kansas formed in 2005 in Wichita, Kansas. [3] 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 2006-2009.

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. [4] 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? ] on tour to promote their full-length release. "Heaven Come My Way," listed as track one, is currently[ when? ] in rotation on RadioU.

Abandon Kansas performed on the "Mother, May I?" tour with Wavorly and Hyland. [5] [6] [7] [8] 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. [9]

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. [10]

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; [2] "

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

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums with selected chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ 		US

Heat

You Build a Wall, I'll Build a Ladder
  • Released: December 4, 2007
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, streaming
Track listing
  • 1. "When did we Change?"
  • 2. "You Build a Wall"
  • 3. "I'll Build a Ladder"
  • 4. "What if it's All in My Head?"
  • 5. "Minutes"
  • 6. "By All Means"
  • 7. "February"
  • 8. "Eat 'em While They're Blue"
  • 9. "Patience"
  • 10. "The Message"
  • 11. "We'rein This Together Now"
——
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Track listing
  • 1. "Heaven Come My Way"
  • 2. "Liar"
  • 3. "Like it or Not"
  • 4. "The Golden State"
  • 5. "A Conversation with the Sky"
  • 6. "Where Else Can We Go?"
  • 7. "Take My Lead"
  • 8. "Wings (Fear of Heights)"
  • 9. "Learn"
  • 10. "Give and Take"
——
Alligator
  • Released: May 11, 2015
  • Label: Bad Christian
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Track listing
  • 1. "Mirror"
  • 2. "Alligator"
  • 3. "I Hope God Don't Mind if we Talke Awhiles"
  • 4. "Baby Please"
  • 5. "Anniversary"
  • 6. "Get Clean"
  • 7. "Shadows"
  • 8. "What You Meant"
  • 9. "You Ougta Know"
  • 10. "One Foot in the Grave"
2314
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live Albums

List of extended plays with selected chart positions
TitleDetails
Alligator (Live at Smokestack)
Track listing
  • 1. "Mirror/Alligator""
  • 2. "I Hope GodDon't Mind if We Talk Awhiles"
  • 3. "Baby Pleas/Anniversary"
  • 4. "Get Clean"
  • 5. "Shadows"
  • 6. "What You Meant"
  • 7. "You Ougta Know"
  • 8. "One Foot in the Grave"

Extended plays

List of extended plays with selected chart positions
TitleDetails
Abandon Kansas
  • Released: 2005
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD
Track listing
  • 1. "The Misconception of the Perception of Self""
  • 2. "Divine"
  • 3. "Again"
  • 4. "Simple"
  • 5. "Anywhere But Here"
  • 6. "Only One"
Exactly What We Needed
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD
Track listing
  • 1. "Fear of Heights"
  • 2. "Falls Apart"
  • 3. "Exactly What we Needed"
Minutes
Track listing
  • 1. "Minutes"
  • 2. "The Message"
  • 3. "Eat em' While They're Blue"
The Earth Falls Asleep
  • Released: January 6, 2009
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, Digital download, streaming
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)"
We're All Going Somewhere
  • Released: September 8, 2009
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: CD, Digital download, streaming
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"
Abandon Kansas
  • Released: February 8, 2011
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Track listing
  • 1. "Heaven Come my Way"
  • 2. "The Golden State"
  • 3. "Months and Years"
  • 4. "Close Your Eyes"
Turn it to Gold
  • Released: February 26, 2013
  • Label: Gotee Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
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)"
A Midwest Summer
  • Released: June 11, 2013
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, Digital download, streaming,
Track listing
  • 1. "You + Me + the Radio"
  • 2. "The Chase"
  • 3. "Marching Around Me"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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References

  1. ↑ Abandon Kansas (ON TOUR) | Free Music, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos myspace.com. Retrieved 03-25-2011.
  2. 1 2 "Abandon Kansas - Timeline | Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 2016-10-31.
  3. ↑ Abandon Kansas Discography, Abandon Kansas Artist Database jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 03-25-2011.
  4. ↑ Abandon Kansas, "We're All Going Somewhere EP" Review Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 03-25-2011.
  5. ↑ Music News >> RADIOU.COM Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine tvulive.com. Retrieved 05-16-2011.
  6. ↑ News | The Mother May I? Tour | Indie Vision Music Archived April 1, 2012, at the Wayback Machine indievisionmusic.com. Retrieved 05-16-2011.
  7. ↑ Abandon Kansas wrapping up tour with Showbread and Quiet Science | HM Archived June 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine hmmagazine.com. Retrieved 05-16-2011.
  8. ↑ Music News >> RADIOU.COM Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine tvulive.com. Retrieved 05-27-2011.
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