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Bayside formed in the winter of 2000 and developed a quick following with their melodic, moody, guitar-driven emo. They soon left their native Queens, New York and hit the road, sharing stages across the United States with bands like the Alkaline Trio, Taking Back Sunday, and Further Seems Forever. The band's first release, the Long Stories Short EP, was released by the local Dying Wish Records in August 2001. Touring continued throughout the following year, including festival slots at the Skate and Surf Fest in Asbury, Furnace Fest in Birmingham, and a two-week stint with the Warped Tour.

As with many young bands, various lineup changes occurred throughout these early years, and spring 2003 found original members Anthony Raneri (vocals/guitar) and Andrew Elderbaum (bass) cementing a revised incarnation of the band with newcomers Jim Mitchell (drums) and Jack O'Shea (guitar). That same summer, they released a split EP with Name Taken before signing with Chicago powerhouse Victory Records. Sirens and Condolences, a brooding debut album produced by J. Robbins (Jawbox), was issued in January 2004. Along with a relentless show schedule, the guys utilized community-oriented websites like Friendster and MySpace to promote their music and build up a loyal underground following. Also during this time, bassist Nick Ghanbarian (ex-the Movielife, Silent Majority) and N.Y.C. veteran drummer John "Beatz" Holohan joined Bayside's ranks, replacing Elderbaum and Mitchell.

Going into their next album, Bayside decided to depart from the group of producers whom many of their peers had been using. Consequently, their August 2005 self-titled sophomore album materialized with Shep Goodman and Ken Gioia at the controls; the producers had previously worked on albums by Mandy Moore and Lee Ann Womack. With their album completed, an energized Bayside hit the road with Hawthorne Heights, Silverstein, and Aiden on the Never Sleep Again tour. But on the morning of October 31, their van hit a patch of ice and flipped over on the way to a show in Salt Lake City. Holohan was tragically killed in the accident and Ghanbarian severely injured. Grieving the loss, Bayside canceled several shows before Raneri and O'Shea decided to honor their friends by pressing on as an acoustic duo. The tour wrapped up at Chicago's House of Blues, where the band recorded the performance and released it February 2006. The live DVD and accompanying ten-song Acoustic EP included a new track, "Winter," which was a tribute to Holohan.

After a brief headlining tour, Bayside spent the beginning of 2006 serving as the opening act for the Smoking Popes' reunion tour. With Ghanbarian fully recovered and new drummer Chris Guglielmo on board, the band reprised its relationship with Goodman and Gioia and began working on its next album. The aptly titled The Walking Wounded was issued in early February 2007; it found the guys not explicitly focusing on their earlier tragedy, but instead on survival and moving forward. The punky Shudder followed in 2008, giving Bayside their highest chart placement to date by peaking at number 52. Having fulfilled their contract with Victory, Bayside jumped ship and signed with Wind-Up Records in March 2010, promising a new album by the coming fall. Sessions with producer Gil Norton took slightly longer than expected, with the resulting Killing Time ultimately coming out in early 2011. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi

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  • Devotion and Desire
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  • Duality
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    Duality
  • Carry On
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  • No One Understands
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  • Sick, Sick, Sick
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Interviews & Exclusives

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  • Bayside... poolside.
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    Bayside... poolside.
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  • The boys of the band Bayside get touchy-feely.
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    The boys of the band Bayside get touchy-feely.
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  • Bayside frontman Anthony Raneri strikes a pensive pose.
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    Bayside frontman Anthony Raneri strikes a pensive pose.
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  • Bayside drummer Chris Guglielmo has heard enough.
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    Bayside drummer Chris Guglielmo has heard enough.
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  • Bayside guitarist Jack O'Shea stands alone.
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    Bayside guitarist Jack O'Shea stands alone.
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  • Bayside frontman Anthony Raneri shows his fist tats.
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    Bayside frontman Anthony Raneri shows his fist tats.
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  • Bayside drummer Chris Guglielmo shows off some kung fu moves.
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    Bayside drummer Chris Guglielmo shows off some kung fu moves.
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  • Bayside bassist Nick Ghanbarian shoots a serious stare.
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    Bayside bassist Nick Ghanbarian shoots a serious stare.
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  • Bayside drummer Chris Guglielmo lets it all out.
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    Bayside drummer Chris Guglielmo lets it all out.
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  • Bayside bassist Nick Ghanbarian peeps through a peace sign.
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    Bayside bassist Nick Ghanbarian peeps through a peace sign.
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    Get Hyped With Team Bayside High's 'Festival Booster' Mix
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    May 17, 2013
    Together Chicago natives Derek Berry and Rick Carrico are the DJ and production duo Team Bayside High. The pair originally began collaborating on Reh...
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Tour Dates

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  • May 21 Tuesday
    New York, NY, US Irving Plaza
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  • May 22 Wednesday
    Lancaster, PA, US Chameleon Club
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  • May 23 Thursday
    Philadelphia, PA, US The Electric Factory
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  • May 24 Friday
    New York, NY, US Best Buy Theater
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  • May 26 Sunday
    Columbus, OH, US Newport Music Hall
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  • May 28 Tuesday
    Cleveland, OH, US House of Blues
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  • May 29 Wednesday
    Pontiac, MI, US Clutch Cargo's
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  • May 30 Thursday
    Chicago, IL, US Metro
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  • May 31 Friday
    Chicago, IL, US Metro
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  • Jun 1 Saturday
    Milwaukee, WI, US The Rave/Eagles Club
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  • Jun 2 Sunday
    Sauget, IL, US Pop's Concert Venue
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  • Jun 4 Tuesday
    Denver, CO, US Summit Music Hall
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  • Jun 5 Wednesday
    Salt Lake City, UT, US In The Venue
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Seattle, WA, US Showbox at the Market
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  • Jun 11 Tuesday
    West Hollywood, CA, US House of Blues, Sunset Strip
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  • Jun 12 Wednesday
    Anaheim, CA, US House of Blues
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  • Sep 13 Friday
    Chicago, IL, US Humboldt Park
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Discography

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  • Killing Time (2011)
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    Killing Time (2011)
    Wind-Up
  • Shudder (2008)
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    Shudder (2008)
    Victory Records
  • Live at the Bayside Social Club (2008)
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    Live at the Bayside Social Club (2008)
    Victory Records
  • The Walking Wounded (2007)
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    The Walking Wounded (2007)
    Victory Records
  • Bayside (2005)
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    Bayside (2005)
    Victory Records
  • Sirens and Condolences (2004)
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    Sirens and Condolences (2004)
    Victory Records
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