A Fragile Tomorrow

A Fragile Tomorrow
A Fragile Tomorrow at Paradise Rock Club opening for Matthew Sweet in June 2012
Background information
Also known as	AFT
Origin	Montgomery, New York, United States
Genres	Rock, power pop, jangle pop
Years active	2003-present
Labels	MPress Records
Website	afragiletomorrow.com
Members	Sean Kelly Dominic Kelly Brendan Kelly Shaun Rhoades

A Fragile Tomorrow is an alternative/powerpop band from Charleston, South Carolina, formerly from Montgomery, New York. The group formed in 2003 and included brothers Sean Kelly, Dominic Kelly, and Brendan Kelly. In 2006, bassist Shaun Rhoades joined the group. The band has put out four studio albums, most recently the critically acclaimed Make Me Over. The band has shared the stage with/opened for Indigo Girls, The Bangles, Matthew Sweet, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Garrison Starr, Antigone Rising, K's Choice, Mac McCaughan of Superchunk, Drivin N Cryin, Continental Drifters, Blues Traveler, The Cowsills, Danielle Howle, Susan Cowsill, Amy Ray, and more.

The band began as a three piece in 2003, composed of brothers Sean, Dominic, and Brendan Kelly. Three years later, they had enough material for a full-length album, which led to their 2006 debut. Soon after the release, bassist Shaun Rhoades was added to the group. After ending their recording/management contract with Audem Records in early 2007, the band began work on their sophomore release Beautiful Noise, which was released independently in 2008. Touring in support of this release led to the band deciding to relocate from their hometown of Montgomery, NY to Charleston, SC.

The band began recording the follow-up to 2008's Beautiful Noise , titled Tripping Over Nothing, which was produced by South Carolina musician Danielle Howle in the summer of 2009. The album features guest appearances once again by Peter Holsapple and Susan Cowsill, as well as Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Consistent touring in Charleston, coupled with time spent in the area recording their third album, prompted the band to relocate to the Charleston area in late 2009, where they have since remained.