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Further Seems Forever Information
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'Further Seems Forever' is a Christian alternative rock band on Tooth & Nail Records, formed after the breakup of the Christian hardcore band Strongarm in 1998. Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional fame was their first lead singer, and continued with the band up until the release of their first album, The Moon Is Down. The other original members (Nick Dominguez, Chad Neptune, Josh Colbert, and Steven Kleisath) played in Strongarm until that band's breakup, and Kleisath was also a member of Shai Hulud, which has reformed with a new name: The Warmth of Red Blood. The actual band name came about while the original group memebers were brainstoming about what to call themselves. Since they were always on the road away from their loved ones and the time it took getting back to them seemed like forever, "further seems forever" popped into their heads and just stuck.
Right before the release of The Moon Is Down, Carrabba left to pursue Dashboard Confessional full time, leaving Further Seems Forever singerless. They are still on good terms with Carrabba, and even played a reunion show with him in 2005, playing the entire Moon is Down record, beginning to end. In 2002, Jason Gleason of the hardcore band Affinity joined the group as their lead singer. In 2003, they released their second album, How to Start a Fire to much acclaim. A year into Gleason's stint with Further Seems Forever, original member Nick Dominguez left the band to pursue a record label venture, Pop Up Records. He now runs that label with fellow FSF member, Derick Cordoba. Early in 2004, the band had a falling out with Gleason, sparking a heated and much talked about internet debate. In regards to what exactly happened, facts are scarce and rumors are plentiful, due to the band keeping a tight lid on the subject for personal reasons.
After several months of uncertainity, fear of bankruptcy, and fan support in the wake of Gleason's departure, the band decided to continue forward. I think we stayed together because the music that is created by the rest of us is as much at the forefont of this band as the vocals are, explains FSF drummer Steve Kleisath of their decision to continue. As long as we keep pushing our limits and progress in the writing of the music, then why should we call it quits because somebody else didnt want to be a team player with us? Now, the new lead singer is none other than Jonathan Bunch, of the popular indie band Sense Field. It was at the coaxing of their road manager that Bunch entered the picture. Bunch, whose own renowned band, Sense Field had just disbanded after a career of over 10 years, was suddenly without a band for the first time since he was 15 years old. But it was his experience that created the seamless transition into his new vocal position.
I would have to say it was all the years writing and playing music that prepared me for this record and this band, Bunch comments. Of course Im hoping FSF fans accept me, but Ill have to let the music speak for itself at this point. Judging from the emails from the fans, they are just so happy the band decided to continue and they want to be supportive which made me feel accepted from day one. In August of 2004, FSF released Hide Nothing, an album in which the instrumental parts were recorded while Gleason was still in the band. Bunch has merged seamlessly with the band, and Further Seems Forever continues to enjoy both mainstream and Christian success. Although currently the band is on hiatus, according to Kleisath, fans were assured in July of 2005 that band "was not breaking up," and there are talks among the band about a new tour sometime in Spring of 2006.
Band Members
*Jonathan Bunch - Lead Vocals
*Josh Colbert - Guitar
*Chad Neptune - Bass Guitar
*Steven Kleisath - Drums
*Derick Cordoba - Guitar
Temporary Members
*Ian Sirriani - Guitar
*Jack Hutson - Guitar
*Gene Francis - Vocals
*Brandon Swanson - Guitar
*Scott Nunn - Guitar
Former Members
*Chris Carrabba - Lead vocals
*Nick Dominguez - Guitar
*Jason Gleason - Lead vocals
Discography
*From the 27th State Split EP (1999)
*The Moon Is Down (2001)
*How to Start a Fire (2003)
*Hide Nothing (2004)
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