''The Truth About Moviestars''' is an indie rock
band from Dallas, TX. TTAMS consists of vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist Kylan Savage, bassist Tanner Evans, and guitarist Josh Olson. their first full-length album 'Via Maris' is slated for a 2010 release
After working with temporary act, The Ways of Fate, Kylan Savage began his own band in June 2006, playing material he created during his involvement with The Ways of Fate. September is marked as the official beginning of the band when Brad Stallcup, Johnny Pantall, and Josh Mitchael joined, playing drums, bass, and lead guitar, respectively. The group established their name through playing local shows around northwest Arkansas. The band recorded their first EP, ''A Family Norman Rockwell Would Be Proud Of'', in January 2007 and it was released two months later.
June of 2007 saw the departure of bassist, Johnny Pantall, due to migraines. He was replaced by Justin Slavens during the band's transition to a more pop-punk sound. Their touring expanded as they began playing out of state at venues in Missouri and Oklahoma. The Truth About Moviestars entered the studio to record their second EP in Autumn 2007. ''The Black and White Affair'' was recorded in between three studios, including Winterwood Studios working with producer Eric T. Schabacker. While recording the EP, Josh Mitchael and Justin Slavens left in December 2007, causing the band to go on hiatus. They started back up when Brad's younger brother, Grant Stallcup, joined as bassist. Not seeking a replacement lead guitarist, the band finished recording ''the Black and White Affair'' and released it in May 2008. The following year yielded more touring for the band, including opening for Shane Claiborne on the Jesus For President Tour.
Bassist Grant Stallcup was replaced in April 2009, by Tanner Evans, due to rising tensions within the band. In July, they played at Cornerstone Festival, held in Bushnell, Illinois. Recently, drummer Brad Stallcup left the band in September, leaving only Kylan Savage and Tanner Evans as members, relocating to Dallas, Texas. Picking up Josh Olson and Jeremy Brown, they are now a 4 piece. The Truth About Moviestars just released the ''Good Morning Good Evening EP'' to tide fans over until the upcoming full length album, entitled ''Via Maris''.
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