Within hours of Front Porch Step announcing the cancellation of all current tour plans, two of the bands who planned on sharing the road with singer-songwriter Jake McElfresh in coming months have broken their silence regarding the recent sexual harassment allegations. Head North and Have Mercy were two of the groups planning to support Mcelfresh […]
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Head North And Have Mercy Comment On Front Porch Step
January 4th, 2015 
James Shotwell 
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Tags: accusations, allegations, fps, Front Porch Step, Have Mercy!, head north, jake mcelfresh, kevin lyman, pedophile, petition, Pure Noise Records, Sexting, sexual assault, Sexual Harassment, underage, Warped Tour 
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Front Porch Step Issues New Statement, Cancels All Tour Plans
January 4th, 2015 James Shotwell The controversy surrounding Front Porch Step, otherwise known as singer-songwriter Jake McElfresh, has taken another turn. Just three days after breaking his silence to fans and press, McElfresh has issued a second statement informing fans that he has decided to suspend all current tour plans. Writing to fans through Facebook, which has become the source […]
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January 3rd, 2015 James Shotwell Capping off a week filled with rumors and allegations of sexual harassment, Front Porch Step is apparently no longer a part of the Pure Noise Records family. Early this morning, a diligent UTG reader brought to our attention the fact Front Porch Step, otherwise known as Jake McElfresh, has been removed from the roster page […]
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January 1st, 2015 James Shotwell It’s the first day of the new year, but before we can look ahead to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead we have one bit of 2014 drama left to sort out. Last night, while many of you were likely partying away the final day of the year, Front Porch Step – aka Jake McElfresh […]
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December 31st, 2014 James Shotwell The internet has been buzzing over rumors and allegations that Front Porch Step, otherwise known as singer-songwriter Jake McElfresh, has been sexually harassing underage fans through text for months (if not longer). We brought you the original story just yesterday afternoon, and since that time the petition to have FPS removed from Warped Tour has […]
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December 30th, 2014 James Shotwell Editor’s note: Before we begin, I want to make it clear that this story is still very much developing. In the days and even weeks ahead some details may change, but at the time of posting everything in this article has been fact checked…twice. Front Porch Step, otherwise known as singer-songwriter Jake McElfresh, has been […]
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Vans Warped Tour Looking For Interns In Los Angeles And Chicago
December 6th, 2014 Kriston McConnell Looking for a social media or marketing internship that will earn you some college credits? If you are in the Los Angeles or Chicago area, you should consider interning with the folks who run Vans Warped Tour. They are currently looking for undergrads who are passionate about music to intern for them in those two […]
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REVIEW: Fit For A King – ‘Slave To Nothing’
October 15th, 2014 Mike Giegerich Artist: Fit For A King Album: Slave To Nothing Genre: Metalcore Label: Solid State Records If any band had the year of their lives in 2013, the honor would most likely go to Texan metalcore outfit, Fit For A King. After laying claim to the most successful debut in Solid State Records history via the […]
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UTG PREMIERE: Nominee – “Requiem”
October 7th, 2014 Matthew Leimkuehler Bands like Nominee keep the scene alive. Spewing with Senses Fail-influenced musicianship and a melody worthy to play next to the likes of Anberlin or Jimmy Eat World, this Austin, Texas band is ready to steal your heart like it’s 2004 again. Under The Gun Review is teaming up with the band to bring you […]
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The International Championships Tour With Neck Deep, Knuckle Puck, And More!
August 20th, 2014 Dana Reandelar Shortly after getting on the Warped Tour wagon for the first time ever, British pop-punk outfit Neck Deep are set to head out for their ‘International Championships Tour,’ which is a 10-day UK tour to be supported by fellow pop-punk breakthrough artists like Knuckle Puck, Seaway, and Trophy Eyes. Only having debuted their first full-length […]
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Warped Hangout With Mayday Parade, The Story So Far, Blackbird And Photographer Tom Falcone
August 13th, 2014 Derek Scancarelli Sometimes weird stuff happens when you’re on the road and it’s best to just let the camera roll. UTG TV likes to jump on those opportunities and this was the perfect instance to do so. When the press area in Wantagh, NY for the Vans Warped Tour started slowing down, a unique combination of people […]
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UTG PHOTOS: Warped Tour Detroit (7/19/14)
August 6th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Under The Gun’s Head of Photography, Corbin Alvae, attended the Vans Warped Tour on July 19, 2014 in Auburn Hills, MI. Well, it’s Summer and that only could mean one thing. Actually, it means a lot of things, but one of the most important aspects is one of our favorite tours traveling across the U.S. […]
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