Music Style Hard Rock

Musical Influences Creed, U2, Incubus, 3 Doors Down, Staind, Fuel

Similar Artists Creed, U2, Incubus, 3 Doors Down, Staind, Fuel

Artist History Of 1 Mind’s musical beginnings were in the small Worcester suburb of Charlton, Massachusetts where the member’s appetites for music were whetted at an early age. Matt Peculis started out on drums in his early High School years and played for the Shepherd Hill High School Marching Band for a brief stint. During his tour with the marching band Matt got to know a fellow drummer by the name of Eric Olson. Matt and Eric were friends before this meeting but became closer through music. Eric continued on in the band after Matt left to pursue other things. Eric continued to play in every ensemble the school offered including the Winter Percussion Ensemble and the Jazz Band. Eric became a section leader in his junior year but through some disagreements with the band director decided to leave the High School band to pursue some other options in his senior year. Meanwhile Matt had been playing bass with a friend of his and when Eric came on the market as an available drummer Matt talked with him and soon they had their power trio, called Cynical Society, up and running. They soon realized they would need another guitarist and Matt and Eric decided they would call on their mutual friend, Tom Courtemanche. Tom played with the band for a brief stint but realized his talents were more suited for a lead guitar and decided to leave the band. Cynical Society pushed on for a little while longer but the stress of not being able to find a vocalist caught up with them and the band eventually broke up leaving Matt and Eric without a project. In May of 2001 Matt called Eric and told him he needed to talk to him ASAP. When the two met up later that day Matt played a tape of himself on drums, Tom on guitar, and Tom’s friend Steve Zozarro on bass. Eric was so excited when he heard the tape because the music was incredible. Matt had always wanted to sing and he decided that a new band should be formed. Matt, Tom, Steve, and Eric began rehearsing and writing that same week and Of 1 Mind was born. Of 1 Mind has done many things since their formation. They have broke on to the Worcester scene to amazing approval playing such clubs as the Trance Buddha in Shrewsbury. Of 1 Mind has also broke on to the college scene playing Westfield State College and Bentley College to name a few. Most recently Of 1 Mind has gotten together with ConcertsForCharity.com in the hopes of raising some money, through concerts, for certain area causes to make their hometown a better place to live in. Of 1 Mind has a bright future ahead of them as they continue to write and perform their original music to loving and supportive fans all over.

Group Members Matt Peculis - vocals Tom Courtemanche - guitars Steve Zozarro - bass Eric Olson - drums, percussion

Location Worcester, MA - USA

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