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THE ACADEMY IS
Chicago, IL
THE ACADEMY IS photos and live music images from documented shows.
The Academy Is... is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. The band is composed of…
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The Academy Is... is an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2003. The band is composed of William Beckett (vocals), Adam Siska (bass), Mike Carden (guitar), and Andy Mrotek (drums). I…
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2003
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Gym Class Heroes
106 shared shows · 2005–2026 · 89 venues
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Jul 25, 2026
Every Time I Die
94 shared shows · 2006–2015 · 79 venues
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Sep 11, 2015
We The Kings
86 shared shows · 2008–2009 · 83 venues
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May 4, 2009
Set Your Goals
80
Cobra Starship
79
Mayday Parade
77
Most played venues
Metro
14 shows · 2003–2010
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Feb 6, 2010
9:30 Club
10 shows · 2004–2015
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Dec 9, 2015
House of Blues
10 shows · 2004–2015
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2003
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2026
First documented
Apr 25, 2003
Latest documented
Jul 26, 2026
Busiest year
2005 — 176 shows
Most played venue
Metro — 14
Most frequent band
Gym Class Heroes — 106
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