Joie De Vivre (band) explained

Joie De Vivre
Origin:Rockford, Illinois
Years Active:2007–present
Current Members:Brandon Lutmer
Patrick Delehanty
Mark Jaeschke
Stewart Oakes
Past Members:Chris French
Steven Kurzac
Paul Karnatz
Zach Staas
Geoffrey Schott

Joie De Vivre is an American emo band from Rockford, Illinois, United States.

History

Joie De Vivre formed in 2007. Since then, they have released two full-length albums, an EP, and several splits. The band temporarily broke up in 2011, when they finished their sophomore album, We're All Better Than This. Following the completion of the album, the band reunited in 2012 and completed a tour of Europe in June / July 2012. Since 2012, they have released two splits, one with Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) and Prawn. While still an active band since 2012, they've limited their activity to spot shows around the Midwest.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Splits

Compilations

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joie De Vivre - The North End - Album Review . AbsolutePunk.net . 2010-05-11 . 2015-02-19.
  2. Web site: Premiere: Joie De Vivre, "I Was Sixteen Ten Years Ago" - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . 2012-04-28 . 2015-02-19.
  3. Web site: Premiere: Joie De Vivre, 'We're All Better Than This' - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . 2012-05-24 . 2015-02-19.
  4. Web site: Joie de Vivre - Summer Months - Album Review . AbsolutePunk.net . 2009-03-03 . 2015-02-19.
  5. Web site: Joie De Vivre/Prawn - Split EP - Alternative Press . Altpress.com . 2014-02-11 . 2015-02-19.
  6. Web site: Breaking up with Joie de Vivre, by joie de vivre.