BIOGRAPHY
Anything Once, formally "Abandoned" (unofficially named), is a post-grunge rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Formed in 2004 by Jon Martin and Jason Lovelace; the band name came from their favorite saying, "we will try anything once". Up to date the band has released one full length album in 2007 "Believe" and their newly released album "Words of Wisdom". Jon Martin and Jason Lovelace met at a job orientation meeting at a local warehouse shopping center. Martin and Lovelace discovered they had great harmonies and the same musical influences during a series of conversations they had on their work breaks. They then decided to start playing music together on breaks during work shifts. After writing more than a few dozen songs, the guys recruited several different members to the band until at last they added official bass player Ben Davis and drummer Adam Beal to complete the lineup for Anything Once. With Soaring guitar riffs, powerful harmonies and an amazing live show, the sights and sounds of Anything Once is like no other. With the release of their album "Words of Wisdom" featuring the single "Breaking Down" and fan favorite "Cookie Jar", they have grown into one of the most popular rock groups in North Carolina. With over seven years of performing and writing; they have built a great following along the east coast.
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