Artist description 3 piece accoustic rock band out of Cleveland.

Music Style Accoustic Rock

Musical Influences Dave Matthews Band, Switchfoot, Caedmans Call

Similar Artists Dave Matthews Band

Artist History Gaining Ground is a 3 piece acoustic rock band out of Cleveland Ohio. We first began in May 2001 when Mike asked P.J. and Gaining Grounds former drummer Keith to come and jam with him with some songs that he had written. At that time P.J. and Keith were with another band called Ex-Nihilo, who consequently needed an opening band for two shows in May. They asked Mike if he would do some solo stuff to open for them, and P.J. and Keith said they would help him out with two songs. After those two shows all three members of the the band were sold on the idea of playing together more often. On the day of the second show the band Gaining Ground was birthed. In December of 2001 Keith was called by God in a different direction, but when God closes one door he opens another, and miraculously Aaron walked into the picture. Mike met him in Guitar Center and talked about getting together and jamming some day. In an emergency situation Gaining Ground needed a drummer for a show in 3 days so they called Aaron. He canceled plans and made a point to help Gaining Ground out. That said a lot to Mike and P.J. They played that show together after a 45 min. practice and no one could tell it was Aaron's first time playing with Gaining Ground. He was immediately welcomed into the Gaining Ground family. So, ladies and gentlemen, this is the Gaining Ground you see today.

Group Members Aaron Dozier, Percussion Mike Roa, Guitar, Vocals P.J. Neiger, Bass

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums 7 song E.P.

Location Cleveland, OH - USA

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