On By Seven was founded by bassist/vocalist Johnathan Spell in the summer of 2001, and includes Sam Strickland on guitar and vocals, and Ian Patrick on drums. The band independantly released a three song EP entitled the Sound Lab Demos during the summer of 2007.
On By Seven has since had the pleasure of sharing a stage with such bands as Begger's Guild, Closer, Bain Mattox and Shot from Guns, and national recording acts Big 10-4 and Tyrone Wells. On By Seven was also voted Indie Spotlight band of the month for January 2008 at Alternative Addiction.com.
PRESS
"On By Seven's...new demo shows them employing a Daughtry-like mainstream rock sound on songs such as 'Midnight Train'" - K. Oliver: Columbia's Free Times
"On By Seven...rocked the arena, providing full force power and keeping the night moving strong" - Flip Flop Fest Website (www.flipflopfest.com)
"...pure rock’n’roll. With strong vocals, badass beats and excellent songwriting these guys were a great addition to an already amazing show!" - Sophie Creole: Emergenza Music Fanzine
"Can't Miss Show for December among the likes of Daughtry, NeedtoBreathe, and Cowboy Mouth" - Graffiti Magazine, Charleston SC Dec. 6th 07