Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Story Changes tours to Houghton


Vocalist and guitarist Mark McMillion, vocalist and bassist Kyle Sando, and drummer Poppy are the Dayton, OH band, the Story Changes. Alternative Press Magazine has gave them a three out of five stars rating and has declared them a well recorded band and that their second full length album, Way of the Dinosaur “is enjoyable.”
This Saturday evening, the Story Changes will be playing a show with Houghton bands, Deadly Waters, and Avert, at the Level 2 Skatepark.
“We've played the area several times in the past and have always had a great time,” McMillion said. “We're currently starting up the second half of six weeks of summer touring through the states. Houghton was definitely on the list of places we wanted to return to and we contacted the park with a couple of dates to chose from. Jeff and everyone at Level 2 Skatepark have been really good to us for quite a while and have always been great to work with.”
The Story Changes have been playing together since 2003 and has had played alongside bands such as Motion City Soundtrack, Hawthorne Heights, Roses are Red and many more. Also, they played dates on the Van’s Warped Tour in 2004 and 2006, and currently is competing for Midwestern dates for this summer’s Warped Tour.
“We've made friends with a lot of talented bands over the years that have helped us out when they can. All of them worked hard to get where they are, so they understand how tough it is,” McMillion said.
The Story Changes believes that they are lucky for the fans and friends that they have made through music. McMillion explains that the band’s goal is for the three of them to have fun playing together for as many new people as possible. McMillion said that the key to their band’s success is touring a lot.
“We've averaged just under 200 shows a year for the past three I believe. We're at a comfortable level right now and we get by,” he said.
Fans of the Story Changes can expect a mixed set of songs from both of their records at Saturday’s performance. After their show, the band will be hanging out to meet everyone.
“Houghton is one of our favorite stops and we promise you it will be a good time,” McMillion said.

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