Bands & Artists - The Audition

Biography

The Audition are a pop/rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band is comprised of drummer Ryan O'Connor, lead guitarist Seth Johnson and rhythm guitarist Timmy Klepek who are from Chicago, with lead vocalist Danny Stevens who is from Detroit, Michigan. The band was originally formed by former bassist Joe Lussa and drummer Ryan O'Connor, and has gone through multiple lineup changes since then. The band's first release was a six track EP entitled "Every Scar Tells a Story". Their second EP, "All In Your Head", was the last album before all the current members were added to the lineup. In early 2005, they signed to record label Victory Records and followed that up with national touring. Afterwards, they released their debut album, entitled "Controversy Loves Company", which was the first LP on their new label, to mixed reviews. In early January 2008 they released their second studio album "Champion". On April 28th, 2009 they released their third studio album "Self-Titled Album". They have just finished the recording process for there upcoming album, "Danger Close", and the release is slated for Spring 2010.