Artist description We are a pop punk band with with what we feel is an original sound from Coral springs, fl.

Music Style Pop punk

Musical Influences Mr. Watkins (our teacher...he influences the world)

Similar Artists We like to think we sound original but sound a little like New Found Glory and Jimmy Eat World and Unwritten Law

Artist History In 1998 friends Ryan Thor and Clay Smith decided to start a band. They got together with two other musicians and attempted to learn cover songs they could perform as a band. Soon Ryan and Clay decided to make some changes; it was time to get serious. So they kicked out the old drummer, started writing original songs and found a new drummer, one with experience. His name, Alex. Their sound improved immensely, but they still weren't happy with the vocals. A change had to be made. They tried different people in the singer slot, but no one fit right. So Ryan decided to try the front-man thing and pull double duty by playing both lead guitar and singing. This was it; the permanent line up was now in place. Their next challenge, finding the right name. They went through many names (most of which were invented by Alex) like The Spacetoasters, The Mugwumps, The Flash McGavin Band, Nowhere Fast, and Children at play just to name a few, but for some reason, El Rancho 7 just seemed to fit. The story is that as a parody of another local band, Westview, who named themselves after the street they all lived on Alex said "El Rancho 7 is a good name since we all live there." El Rancho 7 it is actually a trailer park on 441 that none of the members live in. El Rancho 7 is now done preparing and is ready to unleash themselves upon the world!!!

Group Members Alex Montilla-drums Clay Smith-bass Ryan Thor-guitar/vocals

Instruments vocals, guitar, bass and drums

Albums none

Press Reviews Voted the first band of the month by csteens.com in January 2003.

Additional Info El Rancho 7 loves your mom

Location Coral Springs, Florida - USA

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