One of the most enjoyable things of blogging, for me, is researching bands and learning more about them: their origin, how each member became part of the band, how they got their first record deal, and their journey to reach where they are now. This was all especially true about Vertical Horizon, formed in the early 90s when two musicians performed together on not much more than a whim at Georgetown University, and realized they wanted to pursue a career in music. As undergrads, they got gigs whenever they could, reaching out with their music and reeling in a bigger following.
In 1992, they released their first LP, There and Back Again, which featured only the duo, their guitars, and amazing voices. When their paths crossed with Jackopierce, another acoustic group, they went on a short stint together, both widening their fan base. While touring, other musicians were recruited for a time to fill the place of sounds guitars couldn’t achieve alone. Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthew’s Band took position for the percussion responsibilities on Vertical Horizon’s sophomore album, Running on Ice. In 1996, the band became a permanent quartet after the addition of bassist Sean Hurley and drummer Ed Toth.
In the late 90s, the band released Live Stages, a compilation of live performances, and soon after was signed by RCA, their first major label. After signing with RCA, they re-released their first three albums and in mid-1999, Vertical Horizon released their major-label debut album, Everything You Want. A second album with RCA was released in 2003, titled Go, and not long after its release, they left RCA. In 2005, Ed Toth left the band, and they signed with Hybrid Recordings, and released Burning the Days in 2009, with the help of percussionist Neil Peart.
The song that caught my attention was their title track Everything You Want when I heard it playing on the radio and found myself singing along (not necessarily well) the following times I heard it. Check out their CDs, especially Everything You Want.
In 1992, they released their first LP, There and Back Again, which featured only the duo, their guitars, and amazing voices. When their paths crossed with Jackopierce, another acoustic group, they went on a short stint together, both widening their fan base. While touring, other musicians were recruited for a time to fill the place of sounds guitars couldn’t achieve alone. Carter Beauford of the Dave Matthew’s Band took position for the percussion responsibilities on Vertical Horizon’s sophomore album, Running on Ice. In 1996, the band became a permanent quartet after the addition of bassist Sean Hurley and drummer Ed Toth.
In the late 90s, the band released Live Stages, a compilation of live performances, and soon after was signed by RCA, their first major label. After signing with RCA, they re-released their first three albums and in mid-1999, Vertical Horizon released their major-label debut album, Everything You Want. A second album with RCA was released in 2003, titled Go, and not long after its release, they left RCA. In 2005, Ed Toth left the band, and they signed with Hybrid Recordings, and released Burning the Days in 2009, with the help of percussionist Neil Peart.
The song that caught my attention was their title track Everything You Want when I heard it playing on the radio and found myself singing along (not necessarily well) the following times I heard it. Check out their CDs, especially Everything You Want.
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