Days Difference
is a band that focuses on the pop/rock genre that formed in Virginia Beach, VA consisting of Jeremy Smith (lead vocals/keyboard), Jonathan Smith (drums), Micah Ricks (bass guitar) and Jeremiah Ricks (lead guitar). The group released their debut album Numbers
in 2007, and are set to release their second, self titled album Fall 2009.
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Band Members
- Jeremy William Smith - lead vocals, piano. Born in Midland, Texas on April 1, 1988. He is the younger brother to Jonathan Smith.
- Jonathan "Jon" Smith - drums, vocals. He was born on May 6th, 1986 in Midland, Texas. He is the older brother to Jeremy Smith.
- Jeremiah Ricks - lead guitar, vocals. He was born in Chesapeake, Viginia on April 30th, 1986.
- Micah Ricks - bass guitar. He is the younger brother of lead guitarist, Jeremiah Ricks. He was born on July 10th, 1987 in Norfolk, Virginia.
History
Jeremy Smith took piano lessons as a child. He is now the frontman and chief songwriting force behind Days Difference, a young quartet from
Virginia Beach, VA. . Jeremy formed Days Difference in May 2004 with his older brother, Jonathan Smith on drums and another set of brothers, Micah and Jeremiah Ricks, who play bass and guitar. The siblings met when Jeremy and Jonathan filled in for a no-show pianist and drummer at a high school concert that Micah and Jeremiah were performing.
[1] They played their first official gig in September 2004. By May 2006, they were fully committed to giving Days Difference a shot. They had opened up for several popular bands such as
Paramore,
Lifehouse,
Third Eye Blind,
Jack’s Mannequin, and
Yellowcard when they had come through
Virginia Beach, VA. In 2007, they had released a solo album titled 'Numbers' (see below), and then went on a nation-wide
tour.
On their first tour, in a matter of 12 days, they got a flat tire on the first day. A few days later and it simply fell off, requiring them to buy a new trailer. Soon after, their drummer acquired a
concussion playing
soccer and the bass player broke his
collarbone playing
football. One promoter even got hit by a car, requiring the cancellation of more shows. To top it off, the band recieved a $300 fine.
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Later on, Jeremy had done work with several several veteran co-writers and producers, including
Wayne Wilkins (
Beyoncé,
Natasha Bedingfield),
Andrew Frampton (
Natasha Bedingfield,
Kylie Minogue),
Stefanie Ridel Fair (
Fergie,
Pussycat Dolls),
Michael Smidi Smith (
Pussycat Dolls,
Tupac), and
Tim Myers, former bassist of
OneRepublic. Myers and Jeremy co-wrote four key tracks: the first single “Radio Song,” the ballad “Imperfections,” “Falling Into You” and “Magnetized.”
“From the second we worked together, Tim and I saw eye to eye on everything, including the way the melodies and lyrics were supposed to sound It’s almost as if he were my musical twin, but better. As far as co-writing, I just wanted to create the best songs possible. Great songs make great bands, and if you don't have great songs, then there's really no point in releasing an album. We wanted to make an album of hit singles — with great lyrics, great melodies, and great hooks. If you strike that chord with every song, people will connect with you better,” Jeremy says.
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Universal Motown saw potential in Days Difference and their ability to connect with a wide audience. The band signed to the label a mere 24 hours after playing a well-attended industry showcase in June 2008.
Disney has also climbed aboard, casting Jeremy, Jonathan, Micah, and Jeremiah as members of
Miley Cyrus's backing band in the big-screen version of
Hannah Montana: The Movie.
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Discography
Singles
| Year
| Title
| Label
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| 2009
| Falling Into You
| Universal Motown
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| 2009
| Radio Song
| Universal Motown
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| 2009
| 1938 (Life is Still Worth Living)
| Self-Released
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| 2009
| Are You Happy?
| Universal Motown
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Albums
| Year
| Title
| Label
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| 2007
| Numbers
| Self-Released
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| 2009
| Days Difference
| Universal Motown
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References
- Exclusive Days Difference Interview - Teen Hollywood 411
- Plain White T's and Days Difference Review
- Days Difference Official Myspace
- Hot New Band Alert: Days Difference!