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Days Difference (pronounced /ˈdeyz dif-er-uhns/) is a band that focuses on the pop/rock genre that formed in Virigina Beach, VA consisting of Jeremy Smith (lead vocals/keyboard), Jonathan Smith (drums), Micah Ricks (bass guitar) and Jeremiah Ricks (drums). The group released their debut album Numbers in 2007, and are set to release their second, self titled album Fall 2009.
Band Members
[edit]Jeremy William Smith sings lead vocals and piano. He was born in Midland, Texas on April 2nd, 1988. He is the younger brother to Jonathan Smith.
Jonathan "Jon" Smith plays the drums and sings back up vocals. He was born on May 6th, 1986 in Midland, Texas. He is the older brother to Jeremy Smith.
Jeremiah Ricks plays lead guitar and sings back up vocals. He was born in Chesapeake, Viginia on April 30th, 1986.
Micah Ricks plays the bass guitar. He is the younger brother of lead guitarish, Jeremiah Ricks. He was born on July 10th, 1987 in Norfolk, Virginia.
History
[edit]Jeremy Smith took piano lessons as a child. "...at first I hated it. But then I just fell in love with it and it’s been a constant thing in my life ever since," he says. Jeremy Smith is now the frontman and chief songwriting force behind Days Difference, a young quartet from Virginia Beach, VA. . Jeremy formed Days Difference in May 2004 with his older brother, Jonathan Smith on drums and another set of brothers, Micah and Jeremiah Ricks, who play bass and guitar. The siblings met when Jeremy and Jonathan filled in for a no-show pianist and drummer at a high school concert that Micah and Jeremiah were performing. They played their first official gig in September 2004. By May 2006, they were fully committed to giving Days Difference a shot. They had opened up for several popular bands such as Paramore, Lifehouse, Third Eye Blind, Jack’s Mannequin, and Yellowcard when they had come through Virginia Beach, VA. In 2007, they had released a solo album titled 'Numbers' (see below), and then went on a nation-wide tour that was a smash hit. Later on, Jeremy had done work with several several veteran co-writers and producers, including Wayne Wilkins (Beyoncé, Natasha Bedingfield), Andrew Frampton (Natasha Bedingfield, Kylie Minogue), Stefanie Ridel Fair (Fergie, Pussycat Dolls), Michael Smidi Smith (Pussycat Dolls, Tupac), and Tim Myers, former bassist of OneRepublic. Myers and Jeremy co-wrote four key tracks: the first single “Radio Song,” the ballad “Imperfections,” “Falling Into You” and “Magnetized.”
“From the second we worked together, Tim and I saw eye to eye on everything, including the way the melodies and lyrics were supposed to sound It’s almost as if he were my musical twin, but better. As far as co-writing, I just wanted to create the best songs possible. Great songs make great bands, and if you don't have great songs, then there's really no point in releasing an album. We wanted to make an album of hit singles — with great lyrics, great melodies, and great hooks. If you strike that chord with every song, people will connect with you better,” Jeremy says.
Universal Motown saw potential in Days Difference and their ability to connect with a wide audience. The band signed to the label a mere 24 hours after playing a well-attended industry showcase in June 2008. Disney has also climbed aboard, casting Jeremy, Jonathan, Micah, and Jeremiah as members of Miley Cyrus's backing band in the big-screen version of Hannah Montana: The Movie.
Discography
[edit]Singles
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Falling Into You | Universal Motown |
| 2009 | Radio Song | Universal Motwown |
| 2009 | 1938 (Life is Still Worth Living) | Self-Released |
Albums
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Numbers | Self-Released |
| 2009 | Days Difference | Universal Motown |
External Links
[edit][1] Days Difference on MySpace
[2] Days Difference on Twitter
[3] Days Difference on Stickam
[4] Days Difference on Facebook
[5] Days Difference on YouTube
[6] Days Difference/Universal Motown