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{{Infobox musical artist
| name         = Between the Trees
| image        = Between2TheTrees2.jpg
| caption      = Between The Trees performing in [[Jacksonville, Florida]] in 2009.
| origin       = [[Orlando, Florida]], United States
| genre        = [[Alternative Rock]],<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p847802/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Between the Trees – Biography|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=June 3, 2009}}</ref><ref name="allrev">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r932434|pure_url=yes}}|title=The Story and the Song – Overview|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=June 3, 2009}}</ref> [[indie rock]], [[pop punk]]<ref name="allrev"/>
| years_active = 2005–2010
| label        = [[Bonded Records]] (2006)<br/>[[The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group|Universal Republic]] (2007)
| website      = [http://www.betweenthetrees.net betweenthetrees.net]
| past_members = Ryan Kirkland<br />Josh Butler<br />Jeremy Butler<br />Stevie Benz<br /> Brad Kriebel<br />Wes Anderson<br /> Josh Jove<br />Jordan Cole
}}

'''Between the Trees''' was an American rock band from [[Orlando, Florida]], formed in 2005. The band consisted of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Kirkland, lead guitarist Brad Kriebel, drummer Josh Butler and bassist Jeremy Butler.

Between the Trees released their debut album through Bonded Records in 2006, entitled ''[[The Story and the Song]]''. In 2007, they signed to [[The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group]], but it was later announced that the band/label relationship had fallen through, and their next album was to be self-released. Their second album was entitled ''Spain'' and was released on August 11, 2009.

==History==

===Formation and ''The Story and the Song'' (2005–2006)===
Formed in early 2005, in the east side of [[Orlando, Florida]], Between the Trees began with lead vocalist Ryan Kirkland and brothers Josh and Jeremy Butler.<ref name="all">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p847802/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Between the Trees > Biography|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=June 3, 2009}}</ref> Not long after, in Spring of 2005, they chose a keyboardist, Wes Anderson, Realizing a need for another guitarist, the band soon recruited Brad Kriebel, who was a close friend. After finalizing the line up, they began to write and collaborate different styles of music.

After graduating from their respective high schools, Between the Trees released their first album, ''[[The Story and the Song]]'', on September 19, 2006, through the independent label Bonded Records.<ref name="all"/> The band's first single was "The Way She Feels", with the music video first being released on May 14, 2006.  The song first received radio airplay in the United States on May 27, 2007.

Between the Trees was involved with the non-profit organization [[To Write Love on Her Arms]], which is dedicated to providing help to those who struggle with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.<ref name="HM_07_05">{{cite journal |last=Fisher |first=Mark |date=May–June 2007 |title=Between the Trees |journal=[[HM Magazine]] |issn=1066-6923 |issue=125 |pages=28 }}</ref> Two songs on their first album are based upon the organization, and the subsequent problems that it hopes to solve.{{Citation needed|date=June 2009}} The band's debut record also covered various other elements, featuring themes of romance, introspection, relationships, and even a song about the band's fans (opener "The Forward").<ref name="allrev"/>

===Record labels and ''Spain'' (2007–present)===
In early August 2007, the band announced via their [[MySpace]], that they had signed with record label [[The Universal Motown/Universal Republic Group|Universal Motown Republic]]. The announcement came two weeks after their appearance on the [[Vans Warped Tour]]. Prior to the release of their second album, the band's bassist Jeremy Butler stated on [[AbsolutePunk.net]] that Between the Trees had parted ways with the label and had decided to distribute the record themselves.

In August 2008, Brad Kriebel and the band parted ways due to creative differences. They temporarily replaced him with lead guitarist Josh Jove. Also, on June 3, 2009 the band announced the departure of Wes Anderson. His desire to venture in a different direction was stated as his reason of departure.

Between the Trees announced the confirmed release of their second album, entitled ''Spain'', which was released on August 11, 2009.<ref name="abs">{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=919522|title=Between the Trees Set Release Date|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|accessdate=June 3, 2009}}</ref> The first single off the album is "We Can Try", with a music video being officially released on August 28, 2009.

Between the Trees released the [[Winter EP]], their first EP at the moment. It was only available on dates of their Winter 09' shows. But they have said that at some point it will be available for purchase online, until then the songs are available on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1472291|title=New Between The Trees EP|publisher=AbsolutePunk|accessdate=December 16, 2009}}</ref>
On September 8, 2010 Between The Trees announced that by the end of the year, they will disband.

"It is with regret that I announce that Between The Trees will be disbanding by the end of this year. It's not a decision that we all fully agree with, but it's a decision that is final."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=11924105&blogId=538969513|title=The End: Between The Trees|accessdate=September 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914062333/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=11924105&blogId=538969513|archive-date=September 14, 2010|url-status=dead}} 2005–2010</ref>

The band also announced that their long-time touring guitarist Stevie Benz would be joining the band as an official member.

On December 23, 2011, Ryan Kirkland released "You Showed Up" for his church's Christmas theme.

===Farewell Shows===
The band performed two farewell shows at "The Social" in downtown Orlando, FL on December 6 and 7, 2010. [[Aaron Gillespie]] (of [[The Almost]]) performed as an opening act.

== Band members ==

=== Former ===
* Ryan Kirkland – Guitar, lead vocals, keyboards
* Josh Butler – Drums
* Jeremy Butler – Bass guitar
* Andrew Kelly - Guitar, vocals
* Stevie Benz – Guitar, [[background vocals]] (currently in The Rocket Summer)
* Brad Kriebel – Guitar
* Wes Anderson – Keyboards, Percussion

=== Touring Musicians ===
* Josh Jove – (former) Guitar, [[background vocals]]
* Jordan Ensminger – (former) Guitar, [[background vocals]]

== Discography ==

=== Studio albums ===
* 2006: ''[[The Story and the Song]]''
* 2009: ''[[Spain (Between the Trees album)|Spain]]'' U.S. No.&nbsp;138<ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=between the trees|chart=all}} Album Information], [[Billboard.com]]</ref>

=== Extended play ===
* 2009: ''[[Winter EP]]''

== References ==
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== External links ==
{{Commons category|Between the Trees}}
*[http://www.betweenthetrees.net Betweenthetrees.net] Official website
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061022130402/http://www.purevolume.com/betweenthetrees Between the Trees] at [[Purevolume]]
*[http://www.myspace.com/betweenthetreesmusic Between the Trees] at [[MySpace]]

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[[Category:Musical groups from Orlando, Florida]]
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