The Fray

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Formed in 2002 by Isaac Slade (vocals, piano) and Joe King (guitar, vocals), The Fray earned a loyal grassroots following in Denver through impressive area gigs and the support of local radio which led a listener-driven campaign to get the band a record contract. With strong word-of-mouth, the band won “Best New Band” honors from Westword magazine.

Considering the quality of songwriting involved, the band’s rise to local prominence within the span of a year doesn’t seem so implausible. In January of 2004 The Fray were no-namers trying to find gigs. By December, they were getting radio pick-up and playing sold-out shows at 500-capacity venues. With a run of U.S. tour dates supporting Weezer last summer and the September release of “How To Save A Life” on Epic Records The Fray continue to pile up new fans on a national scale.