Music Style Emo Rap Core

Musical Influences POD, Papa Roach, Deftones, Tool, Incubus,

Similar Artists Rage Against the Machine, POD, Papa Roch, Linkin Park

Artist History All of these years of madness began in early child- hood, when kids became friends and friends became brothers. When Ryan started jamming with Neal, they had something. It wasn’t much, it was punk. Kevin saw them at a party at Neal’s, and asked to join in. They were good enough to play shows, but didn’t want to play punk. They picked up a new front man and tried again. Ryan left and was replaced by a new bassist. He had other interest, however, and left after a few shows. Kevin asked Jason to try out (at band camp.) That worked, but the front man didn’t. Experimentation led to betters ideas. After Ryan flowed on stage with his past band mates. They all felt something. Neal and Kevin split from the new front man. Neal’s attending college put a slight slow in the progress. But upon his return, an Echo of Silence was heard.

Group Members Neal Schaefer: DOB: Dec. 29, 1981 Age: 20 Guitar, playing 7 yrs. “In 6th grade I first became interested in playing an instrument. I wasn’t sure what was right for me until an older buddy of mine showed me some licks on his guitar. The orgasmic feelings I felt in my pants told me I had found my calling. Ryan and I started playing together when he got a bass a few years later. I saw a variety of concerts growing up, experienced a variety of sounds, and played with different ends of the spectrum. Everything to mold me as a musician, which I am grateful for.” Kevin Brisbin: DOB: Sep. 2, 1982 Age: 19 Drums, playing 9 yrs. “Well, since I was a little kid , I felt that I had a greater appreciation for music then a lot of people. I've always felt a need to be a drummer; just like a need for it. Pots and pans, garbage cans and the occasional Jr. sh*t – kit would all become members of my training ground. When my house had enough room for a drums set, I asked for one for Christmas as a joke. To my surprise I receiver it, as well as my future. When the band marched by I wanted to be in it. So I was, and spent most of high school being a huge band dork. Concert, marching, pep, jazz, bands or anything that would allow me to play. No regrets skill doubled every year. I tried college it sucked. Music is more fun anyway.” Jason White: DOB: Sep. 25, 1982 Age: 19 Bass, playing 4 yrs. “All my life I was very interested in music; wanting to learn how to play since I was a little kid. At the age of twelve I tried to pick up the drums, but it just didn’t feel right. Then my freshmen year of high school I picked up the bass and found my craft. All through high school I took every chance I could to get to the next level; playing in the high school jazz band, concert band, orchestra, pep band & and few rock bands. I am now a freshman music major in college and devote all my time to playing and writing music" Ryan Rolsten: DOB: Aug. 6, 1981 Age: 20 M.C., rapping 4 yrs. “I started playing the bass when I was in the 9th grade. After playing bass in bands for years I realized I enjoyed rhyming. I began rapping with my friend Tennille Williams, who was a well-known rapper around the school. I did some songs with him and he taught me a lot about rhyming and free styling off the top of your head. I always have had a passion for music and creating music ever since I started, so I naturally wanted to start a band again. I got a hold of Kevin and Jason and told them I wanted to start a new rap/rock project. And since Neal was moving back home from college soon, we all got together. And we all really enjoy what we do.”

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Hip-Hop vocals

Albums The Rest is Left Unwritten

Press Reviews "Energetic Music, with intelligent song writing and meldodic sound. With a professional, almost westcoast rap-style" - Glass Eye, Toledo Music Monthly Magazine

Location Toledo, OH - USA

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