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 Travels from: Steubenville, OH
In the fall of
2002 began the journey that is Friday Mourning. Through many musicians and
heartaches the band humbly came to fruition, stopping at every rest area along
the way. What was a hobby of sorts quickly became a way of life in a matter of
months.
Forsaking all, imbued with a calling, the five member band decided to start
walking with thumbs raised high in the air. It was not long after, that
national acts such as Ceili Rain, SonicFlood, Steven Curtis Chapman, Krystal
Meyers, Sanctus Real, and Switchfoot were stopping along the roadside to play a
show with this up-and-coming band.
It was in east Ohio, on the hilltop known as Franciscan University that Friday Mourning began to
flourish. From there it was out to Steubenville,
Pittsburgh, Cleveland,
across central Florida, and even as far West
as St. Louis. Since its inception, the band has enjoyed countless blessings, a broken down
van, lots of debt, sleep deprivation, but most of all its incredible fans.
Regardless of where the band is, it seems the crowds are always the main
attraction. Their excitement is only surpassed by their involvement in the performance itself.
Shortly after coming together, the band was fortunate enough to record their
first five song EP; "not there yet." With a motivational demeanor,
this album spoke of hopes and dreams; of failures and triumphs.
Now enters the newest project, “Make It Your Own." This project for the
band is, “our birthday or our final farewell," said front man Jim
Wockenfuss. The new album, just
released, boasts of a greater love; a greater life; a greater purpose.
With a sound that echo’s musical influences, ranging from U2, Third Day,
Relient K, and Jimmy Eat World, to Coheed and Cambria,
Live, and BNL, this band gives an eclectic taste to an ever-wanting music
industry. While the sound of this band can be considered sympathetic to any one
of their influences, the attentive ear is sure to notice a whole new genre
emerging in the sound that is Friday Mourning.
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