Sandlot Heroes
Also known asSLH
OriginBethlehem, Pennsylvania
GenresPop rock
Years active2009–2014
Past members
  • Dan Kastelnik
  • Ans Gibson
  • Chris Morrison
  • Jake Lare
Websitehttp://www.sandlotheroes.com/

Sandlot Heroes was a talented American pop rock band from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The band's singles, "Out of My Hands" and "Believer", were played regionally on Top 40 radio,[1] an unusual achievement for an unsigned band.[2][3]

History

The band self-released their first album, Pretend That We're Famous,[4] on October 31, 2009.[5][6] On April 15, 2012, the band released a five-song EP titled The Trace EP. On most of their recordings, the band has worked with producer Adam Richman in Coney Island, New York.

In 2011, the band was featured on MTV Buzzworthy.

The band toured with Action Item in January 2011, Honor Society in November/December 2011, Hawthorne Heights in April 2012,[7] Bowling for Soup in April/May 2012,[8] Hollywood Ending in August 2012, and Yellowcard, We Are the In Crowd, and The Wonder Years in November/December 2012.[9]

The band has also opened for many notable acts, including:

Discography

Albums
  • Pretend That We're Famous (2009)
EPs
  • The Trace (2012)

Band members

  • Dan Kastelnik – lead vocals, guitar
  • Chris Morrison – guitar, vocals
  • Ans Gibson – drums
  • Jake Lare – bass, vocals

Music videos

  • "Believer" (2010)
  • "Freeway" (2011)
  • "All in All" (2012)

References

  1. ↑ "Sandlot Heroes - Morning Call". Articles.mcall.com. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  2. ↑ Friday, October 30, 2009 By kelly huth The Express-Times (2009-10-30). "Bethlehem rock band Sandlot Heroes' new album is burning up the local radio charts - PennLive.com". Lehighvalleylive.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ in Kings of A&R Picks. "Sandlot Heroes | Kings of A&R". Kingsofar.com. Retrieved 2012-08-22."Sandlot Heroes grows into The Trace". The Morning Call. The Morning Call. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "Local soundtrack: Sandlot Heroes' radio-friendly pop-rock good enough to break out - Lehigh Valley Music Blog". Blogs.mcall.com. 2009-11-23. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  5. ↑ "It's game time for Sandlot Heroes - Morning Call". Articles.mcall.com. 2009-10-31. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  6. ↑ "Sandlot Heroes Releasing Debut Album - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. 2012-08-14. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  7. ↑ "Hawthorne Heights Acoustic Tour - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  8. ↑ "Bowling For Soup Announces 2012 U.S. Tour Dates". AlternativeAddiction.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-16. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  9. ↑ "chorus.fm". Chorus.fm. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
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