![]() ![]() Early on, the band was active in promoting social causes. cite journal |last=Price |first=Deborah Evans |date= |title=ForeFront signs deal with indie |journal= Billboard Magazine |id= |volume=110 |issue=11 |pages=134 ] That year was largely spent on the road, and the band played 150 shows. The music video for "A Flowery Song" received a Dove Award nomination in the "short form video" category. Its national release in April, 1997 proved an early success for Five Iron, as the release peaked at 39 on Billboards "Top Contemporary Christian" chart. ![]() Their first album, " Upbeats and Beatdowns" was recorded in September and initially released in November 1996. |author=Scott Kerr |date= |newsgroup= |url= | accessdate= ] cite newsgroup |title=Five Iron Frenzy signed with. cite newsgroup |title=Cornerstone |author=Shari Lloyd |date= |newsgroup= |url= | accessdate=] They entertained several offers from major Christian record labels including Alarma, Tooth & Nail Records, and Brainstorm Artists International cite web |url= |title=Artist: Five Iron Frenzy |accessdate= |last=Liu |first=Masaki |authorlink=Masaki Liu |date=] before signing to Frank Tate's 5 Minute Walk Records in August. Though many of these shows were played in regular venues, a great number were also played in churches and at Christian-sponsored events, cite news |first=Michael |last=Mehle |title=FORE! WATCH OUT FOR FAST-RISING FIVE IRON FRENZY |publisher= Rocky Mountain News |page=6 D |date=] including the 1996 Cornerstone Festival on the Alarma Records stage. |year=2004 |publisher=" "] they played over sixty shows during their first eight months. Although the original intent was for the band to stay local, cite web |url= |title=Keith & Micah on Stuff |accessdate= |last=Hendricks |first=Kevin D. ] cite web |url= |title=Five Iron Frenzy - The Band |accessdate= |year=1997 |publisher=Five Iron Frenzy] In August Culp and Leanor Ortega joined, completing the initial lineup. A more detailed explanation is available at the Five Iron FAQ from (dated Feb. ![]() waybackdate|site=|date=20030512055918.] Beginning in May, 1995, the group began adding members, and they settled on a ska sound in June with the addition of Brad Dunham. Recurring lyrical themes included the continuing injustices done to Native Americans, the evils of consumerism, Christian hypocrisy, the shortcomings of the band, and the joy of finding renewal in their religious faith.įive Iron Frenzy started as a side-project of Reese Roper, Keith Hoerig, Micah Ortega, and Scott Kerr's Industrial band Exhumator. The band played shows at both churches and secular venues throughout their career. Their fan base was diverse, ranging from the socially and religiously outcast to the parents of teenage fans. The socks, and fresh-bought socks alike, were then donated to a local homeless shelter. On one tour, they told fans to bring sock puppets on stage and help sing along. cite news |first=Michael |last=Mehle |title=CHRISTIAN SKA BAND LETS MUSIC BE MESSAGE |publisher= Rocky Mountain News |page=18 D |date=] They often performed their concerts while wearing full costumes (mostly vocalist Reese Roper). They were known for their positive lyrics and energetic live shows. cite web | title = Boston Legal: Finding Nimmo / Season 2, Episode 3 | publisher = | date = June, 2005 | url = | format = Web | accessdate = ] Their biggest national exposure came when their song, "Oh, Canada" (which referenced William Shatner), appeared on the TV series " Boston Legal" (in which Shatner stars) in October 2005, almost two years after their last show. The band never received any significant music industry awards, and received relatively little attention in mainstream media. Two other albums were self-released, and another was released through Asian Man Records. The band was signed to 5 Minute Walk in 1996, and stayed with the label for nine of its releases. The band's music was most heavily influenced by ska and punk rock, but their influences also include heavy metal. ![]() Records Associated_acts = Brave Saint Saturn Guerilla Rodeo Roper Yellow Second Hearts of Palm Exhumator Dennis Bayne Culp The Hollyfelds Current_members = Reese Roper Keith Hoerig Micah Ortega Dennis Culp Andrew Verdecchio Leanor Till née Ortega Nathaneal "Brad" Dunham Sonnie Johnson Past_members = Scott Kerrįive Iron Frenzy (also known as Five Iron or FIF) was a Christian ska band formed in Denver, Colorado in 1995 and disbanded in 2003. Infobox musical artist | Name = Five Iron Frenzy Img_capt = Five Iron Frenzy circa 1998 Landscape = Background = group_or_band Alias = Five Iron, FIF Origin = Genre = christian punk, ska punk Years_active = 1995-2003 Label = Five Minute Walk Asian Man Records EMI Warner Bros. ![]()
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