Liars Academy

Liars Academy is an Indie rock group from Baltimore, Maryland. They have released their material on Equal Vision Records and Goodwill Records.

History

Liars Academy was formed by ex-Cross My Heart guitarist/songwriting Ryan Shelkett and Strike Anywhere guitarist Matt Smith. They recruited drum veteran Evan Tanner to play drums and began playing shows in 2001. Due to Smith's prior commitments to Strike Anywhere, and Liars Academy's busy tour schedule, he was unable to be a full-time member of the band. At this point Chris Camden (Former Cross My Heart bassist) was recruited to play bass on tour, but he worked out so well then when they were home, Matt moved to second guitar. Eventually Strike Anywhere's success continued to grow, and Matt was forced to take an even less active roll in the band, only participating in some of the writing and recording. At this point Fred Fritz was recruited to fill Matt's void on second guitar. The final chapter was when Evan left to pursue his bar tending career, and Eric Fauver replaced him on drums. Liars Academy is now a five-piece powerhouse with the addition of Bryan Elliott (formerly of A Rocket Sent to You) on third guitar. Liars Academy finally called it quits in October 2007. Ryan Shelkett has formed a new band called Desert Boys. The band will be recording their 1st record in the summer of 2008.

Stolen Equipment

While stopping at home in the middle of one of their many tours, their van was broken into and nearly all of their equipment was stolen. The van was parked in front of their house in the nice Roland Park, Baltimore neighborhood. Some of the stolen equipment included: Gibson Les Paul guitar, Gibson SG Guitar, two Marshall Guitar Heads, a complete drum set with cymbals, a Rhodes piano.

Members

Midnight Revival

A slightly modified version of Liars Academy reformed under the name Midnight Revival to play a few shows in 2006. The group consisted of Ryan Shellket, Fred Fritz, and Eric Fauver with a new bass player, as Camden left to join The Firebird Band from Chicago. In late 2006, Camden rejoined the group, and it dropped the Midnight Revival tag and became Liars Academy once again.

Reunion

In the fall of 2006 the band stated they were reforming to play at least one show at The Ottobar in Baltimore, MD. They recorded songs for a 7" E.P. released in May 2007 on Italian independent label Goodwill records. The 7" came out in two versions of 122 (swirled green vinyl) and 417 copies (plain green vinyl) making it quite a collectors item.

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