Having formed in 2004 Saving Abel was originally a duo of Jared Weeks and Jason Null, the band began working on material and recordings whilst establishing a solid line up in the early days. An early song entitled 'Addicted' gained attention from Virgin Records and after watching the band perform they were offered a deal to record and release their debut album. Addicted would go on to be their highest charting US Single, peaking at #20. Their self titled release was a chart success, breaking the top 50 of the US Billboard and peaking within the top 10 of the Rock & Indie charts. On the back of this release the band were offered the opportunity to tour with Canadian rock band Nickelback at huge outdoor venues gaining them exposure and experience.
Their second album 'Miss America' was also released through Virgin Records and debuted at #24 on the Billboard chart whilst topping the US Rock chart. It featured two top ten singles on the US Rock chart 'The Sex Is Good' and 'Stupid Girl (Only In Hollywood)'. The third album 'Bringing Down The Giant' failed to match the chart placings of the first records without the support of Virgin. On December 26, 2013 both lead singer Jared Weeks and drummer Michael McManus announced their departure from the band through social media outlets. Saving Abel has continued since then, releasing 'Blood Stained Revolution' in November 2014.
Mississippi rockers Saving Abel may be a lead singer down, but they are not letting that affect their impassioned live performance. Scott Austen, formerly of Trash The Band is doing a fantastic job filling the shoes of Jared Weeks and the fans are responsive and receptive to his performance style.
The band has recorded an album with Scott so a large amount of tonight's setlist is lifted from 'Blood Stained Revolution'. Therefore the new lineup really jams well together and perform as one skilled musical piece of machinery. The crowd is full of devoted fans who jump, dance, cheer and sing on the instruction of the band.
Older singles are included tonight such as 'Drowning (Face Down)' and 'Bringing Down the Giant' which Austen performs note perfect and the crowd applaud rapturously. Hitting their stride, the group appears confident onstage knowing that they still have the fans support and by the last track 'Addicted' there is no doubt that Saving Abel will now go from strength to strength.