The Get Up Kids Tickets

The Get Up Kids are an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. Formed in 1995, the band was a major player in the mid-1990s emo scene. They have released five studio albums, four EPs, and one live album. The band's lineup currently consists of brothers Matt (vocals/guitar) and Rob Pope (bass), Ryan Pope (drums), and James Dewees (keyboard/vocals). The group's name is derived from a character in the Peanuts comic strip. The Get Up Kids formed in mid-1995, shortly after the dissolution of Kingpin. For many years, it was widely believed that the band's name came from Caddyshack character Al Czervik's line "Hey, everybody, we're all gonna get up and dance!" In actuality, the name was taken from Maynard G. Krebs, a beatnik character from The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. After releasing a self-titled split cassette with Fizzle Like a Flood in early 1996, the band released its first EP, Woodson, in May 1996. The EP was named after the street that the members grew up on and is now home to their practice space and record label, Quality Hill Records. Later that year, they released their debut album Four Minute Mile. In early 1997, the band signed with Vagrant Records and began recording its second album, Something to Write Home About. The album was released in September 1997 and quickly became a success, propelled by the popularity of the single "Don't Hate Me." The album remains the band's most successful release, selling over one million copies. In 1998, the band released its first EP on Vagrant, Red Letter Day. The EP featured outtakes and demos from the Something to Write Home About sessions, as well as a cover of Queen's "We Will Rock You." In 1999, the band released its third album, Eudora. The album was a departure from the power pop sound of its predecessor, with a more experimental and eclectic sound. The album was not as commercially successful as Something to Write Home About, but was well-received by critics. In 2000, the band released its second EP on Vagrant, The New Direction. The EP featured more outtakes and demos from the Eudora sessions, as well as a cover of Cheap Trick's "I Want You to Want Me." In 2001, the band released its fourth album, On a Wire. The album was another departure from the sound of Something to Write Home About, with a more subdued and introspective sound. The album was not as successful as its predecessor, but was well-received by critics. In 2002, the band released its third and final EP on Vagrant, Up and Away. The EP featured more outtakes and demos from the On a Wire sessions, as well as a cover of The Smiths' "Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want." In 2004, the band released its fifth and final album, Guilt Show. The album marked a return to the sound of Something to Write Home About, with a more uptempo and energetic sound. The album was moderately successful, but was well-received by critics. In 2005, the band announced an indefinite hiatus. In 2007, the band released a retrospective box set entitled There Are Rules. The box set featured remastered versions of the band's first four albums, as well as a live album, demos, and outtakes. In 2009, the band announced a reunion tour. The band has since released two EPs, Simple Science in 2011 and Kicker in 2013. The Get Up Kids tickets are on sale now at Yadara! We have the best selection of The Get Up Kids tickets at the best prices. So what are you waiting for? Buy your The Get Up Kids tickets today at Yadara!