overzealous: news

If you had shown up at the Hard Rock Café Thursday night at 9:45, you would have only caught the tail end of the second act.  When performances actually get rolling at the scheduled time, you know you’re in for a classier show experience.  Hard Rock is ideal if you’re not up for being packed into the room so tightly with fellow showgoers you’re absorbing their sweat.  You can enjoy a table inside or on the patio during the show, which on Thursday consisted of Blackfoot Gypsies, Bravo Max, and Overzealous.

Seeing Nashville/Murfreesboro band Overzealous play live for the first time was something of a shock.  In person, founding members Dustin Sellers (vocals/guitar) and Brad Crittenden (vocals/bass) seem affable but subdued.  Onstage, they prove there’s something to their name and deliver a high-energy performance.  Newest Overzealous member, drummer Nick Morro doesn’t seem to have a problem keeping up, either.  Last year, Sellers and Crittenden were still looking for a drummer that would stick; now they’ve got Morro plus a new EP to follow up the previous sunny “Yellow Jr.”

Melodies echo all the regular guys who rocked the late ’90s and early ’00s – Foo Fighters and even Jimmy Eat World at times, plus traces of Nirvana when they decide to shred a harder riff – but the lyrics are Sellers’ own.  “Really every song I write is an echo of what should have been,” he says.  Sellers crams a lot of personal experience into his lyrics, and the new EP “The Valley” is no different.  Worth checking out if you’re into any of the aforementioned artists, or just want to see an energetic and fun show. – Jessica Pace  

All the tracks are mixes and in the bank for the new overzealous EP "The Valley." We are very proud of of these songs and recordings since we did 100% on our own. These songs are just the beginning of a new sound and vibe from overzealous. The Valley will be release sometime in July with tour dates, and music videos to come!

   

overzealous has been making the most of the holidays recording more music to be release in Spring 2010.  Some of our best music today will be on this next album which has yet to be named.  Songs such as "The Valley," "Loud and Clear," "Oh, Stereo," and "Darling One" have been new editions to the live set.  Also special bonus track "Mystery Date," is a good indication of how the music of overzealous is always evolving.  Be on the look out for lots of oz shows, news, and exciting news in 2010!  ITS A NEW YEAR! 

Dont miss the release shows for the new overzealous EP "yellow jr."  The first release will be OCT 30 @ Wallstreet in Murfreesboro w/ The Dirty Holidays and The Mean Tambourines. 

The album will also be release in Knoxville NOV. 9th @ the Valarium w/ national recording act CAVO.  Come help launch "yellow jr."  Can make a show?  The album will soon be sold on iTunes shortly.  As always, overzealous loves you. 

The new overzealous EP "Yellow Jr." is here! Check out the 5 brand new songs as well as many other favorites from previous albums and demos. overzealous will officially release the album for sale on iTunes very soon. The first official CD release party show will be held Oct 30 on Halloween Eve @ Wallstreet in Murfreesboro TN, followed by release parties in Knoxville and Nashville.

overzealous will also be recording a LIVE album during the upcoming show Sept 6 @ Arlene's Grocery in New York City. The album will be release later in 2009 with even more new songs!

THE NEW OVERZEALOUS EP IS FINISHED!
Wolf Mastering just handed us a mastered copy of the new overzealous EP today! Finally! We are excited to release these five new songs to our fans and listeners. overzealous will also be releasing a live album recorded at famous Arlene's Grocery in NYC later this year. Stay tuned for more overzealous news, songs, and tour dates!
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The 2008 holiday was spent recording new songs at Sony Nashville with producer Paul Hart.

overzealous will release a new EP in 2009 featuring a new version of the fan favorite "Apples and Girls", as well as brand new straight up rock tunes like "Ballerino", and "This Old Man," and "Big City Postcards."

Sellers and Crittenden will regroup with a high energy rock set featuring overzealous songs of old and new for touring immediately upon the release of the new EP. New songs, shows, and info will be posted on the overzealous website as well as the overzealous myspace which will be updated and launched along with the new EP.

As always, there is a large catalog of overzealous songs that the band is eager to release.

oz rides again.