The Getaway Plan
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| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Years active | 2004–2009; 2010–present |
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| Website | www |
| Members | Clint Owen Ellis (Splattering) Dan Maio Matthew Wright Mike Maio |
| Past members | Aaron Barnett Benny Chong Dave Anderson Jase Clarke |
The Getaway Plan is an alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, that was formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist, pianist and rhythm guitarist, Matthew Wright, lead guitarist, Clint Ellis, bassist, Mike Maio and drummer, Dan Maio.
The Getaway Plan found commercial success in Australia upon the release of their debut studio album, Other Voices, Other Rooms, in 2008. The album peaked at number one on the AIR Charts (Australian Independent Records) and number 14 on the ARIA Albums Chart.
On 4 November 2011, The Getaway Plan released their second studio album, Requiem.
On 12 August 2013, The Getaway Plan released their first ever self funded record; A double a-sided single entitled "Lovesick/Mirrors".
On 3 July 2015, The Getaway Plan released their third studio album, Dark Horses.Dark Horses debuted at #10 on the ARIA Albums Chart marking the band's highest ever charting position in Australia.
The Getaway Plan were originally a five piece band. The original members met in 2002 whilst attending Sandringham College in the southern beachside suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Playing under the name, "Thirtyfivehours". Following the breakup of Thirtyfivehours, the remaining members met guitarist, Clint Ellis and drummer, Aaron Barnett, and recruited them for a new project. The Getaway Plan's first gig was at a community hall in November '03.
Following a 2004 demo recording, the band signed a record deal with Boomtown Records; Boomtown released the band's debut commercial release, an EP entitled, Hold Conversation. Tracks from the EP received airplay on Australian national youth radio station, Triple J, including medium rotation for the track, "If The Suspense Doesn't Kill Us, Something Else Will..."
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