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Recording of the new album is in progress!

About Me



“The way that I make is my own, but I know what I’m in for,” sings Tim Warren, front man and co-founder of The Alternate Routes.

Whatever fate has in store for this promising young band, it’s sure to make for a good story…and an even better song. The Alternate Routes have never been afraid to roll the dice during their brief and turbulent journey, always relying upon their heartfelt brand of music to pull them through the ups and downs that come with the territory. It’s a trait evident in their powerful Vanguard Records debut, Good and Reckless and True, a memorable, incredibly confident opening statement from a band that takes nothing for granted.

Warren recalls the initial meeting with his future songwriting partner/lead-guitarist, Eric Donnelly, between classes at Connecticut’s Fairfield University. “Eric and I appreciated the same things about music,” Warren says. "When we started out, we didn't really fit in anywhere. We played everywhere we could, at bars, clubs, coffee shops …but we always believed in what we were doing. We believed our music was important and we’ve never lost that feeling.”

The duo’s path crossed with that of bassist Chip Johnson during a brief residency in the Boston area. He was a skinny, mild-mannered presence—a kid who could pick up any instrument and make it his own. “I always say that Tim and I had the songs, but we didn’t have a band until we met Chip,” says Donnelly.

The months following Johnson’s arrival were important ones, the trio hung onto their music, their ideals, refining their sound and never lost focus. They turned each humbling moment into a lesson, each gig into a learning experience and established the all-or-nothing attitude that has come to define them. [ click here for complete biography ]


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Member Since: 4/15/2005
Band Website: thealternateroutes.com
Band Members: Tim Warren - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Eric Donnelly - Electric Guitars, Vocals
Chip Johnson - Bass, Vocals
Mike Sembos - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals

Management: Brick Wall Management / [email protected]
Booking: The Agency Group / [email protected]

Influences: Check out the music video
for TIME IS A RUNAWAY


"Aftermath" - Live from Joe's Pub 8/17

Thanks to Erin for the video
Sounds Like:

GOOD AND RECKLESS AND TRUE
Now available in stores and on iTunes



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Record Label: Vanguard Records
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by Alternate Routes on Fri, 30 May 2008 10:26:00 PST

Drummer Auditions

As we are getting ready to head back out on the road this summer, we had to address the very important question of who is going to being playing drums for us every night. After auditioning hundreds of...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Thu, 29 May 2008 05:48:00 PST

More "Asked You Twice"

"Asked You Twice" needed a bass part once Eric was done, so we figured we'd give Chip a shot. ...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Wed, 28 May 2008 01:33:00 PST

Its a long way back to Brooklawn...

We recorded "Asked You Twice" on Wednesday, for the new EP. Here's some footage I shot of Eric taking the slide solo. Last night we played at World Cafe Live in Philly again. Good times. It's...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Sat, 24 May 2008 08:57:00 PST

Recording Update

No less than a few weeks after getting back from Nashville, we are heading back into the studio to embark on our latest project.But first thing's first. The full length record, tentatively called "A S...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Wed, 21 May 2008 11:07:00 PST

Spring Cleaning

5/16/08 The Alternate Routes are home for the spring.  Spring cleaning, getting organized, "feng shuay" (which I clearly don't know how to spell), and taking a break from the music business. ...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Sat, 17 May 2008 10:12:00 PST

Rock Boat IX!!!! Less Than 100 Cabins Remaining

Start your engines folks, set your vacations to cruise control, and get ready for the greatest five days of your lives. The Rock Boat Niner has been designated for assignment! Be prepared to rock out ...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:19:00 PST

Nashville

I know it may seem as if we have been taking a break so far in 08, butnothing could be farther from the truth. We have walled ourselves inand have been writing and demoing for the last few months here...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:35:00 PST

Chopek

As I am sure many of you know by now, our good friend Stephen Chopek has moved on to pursue other opportunities. We hooked up with Stephen a little under three years ago and at that time we were tryin...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:28:00 PST

Free Webcast Concert on Monday, Jan 28th on BlogTV.com

The Alternate Routes will perform a 1 hour concert from their home, streamed live over the web on Monday, January 28th from 7-8pm EST on BlogTV.com's Music MondaysTune in by clicking here on Jan ...
Posted by Alternate Routes on Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:39:00 PST