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“Every decision made is a new chance to define your self.” Between the Two is more than just an alternative rock band from Northeast Pennsylvania. Since the bands inception, they have sought to make an impact on their audience through more than just music. Above musical composition, each member shares a passion to reach out to anyone in need of help or support. They understand the significance of their role and ability to reach a wider range of youth through personal relationship and continuing contact. “As each of us continues to grow through our own struggles and learn from past mistakes, we make ourselves available to talk with our friends and fans to help them learn and grow with us," says drummer Brooke Gerhart. Every aspect of the band has been rooted in an idea that there is more to life than just life and death. The journey between those points is an exciting road filled with twists, turns, and intersections with other roads. Vocalist Brendan Gerhart adds, “The band’s name itself symbolizes the struggle that everyone, us included, goes through in the decision making process. As we go through life, we are faced with many difficult decisions. A decision itself implies the choice between different options. Every decision made is a new chance to define your self.” The name, ’Between the Two,’ explains this difficult time where there are struggles to make the right choices. Their name serves as a mission statement to challenge themselves and others to more responsibly and positively handle this time where we are all caught ’between the two’. Success can be defined in numerous ways. Between the Two can easily be described as successful in the thought process of a wide-reaching fan base, a much sought after live stage show, or critic acclamation. However the members of Between the Two view success on a more relational level. “We see success as a relative term. Success is far different than money or popularity. To us, success is defined by what we can give back to the world. Success is seeing the same people who listen to us and support us also come to us and allows us to be a part of their lives,” says bassist Joe Acor. Given any opportunity, Between the Two will continue to offer up all of the gifts, talents, and abilities that they have been blessed with. It is obvious that as each day passes their musical presence will grow. Yet more importantly, their hopeful message of positivism will continue to spread. Life is a journey filled with experiences and decisions backed by an amazing soundtrack. Decide and define.
“Every decision made is a new chance to define your self.” Between the Two is more than just an alternative rock band from Northeast Pennsylvania. Since the bands inception, they have sought to make an impact on their audience through more than just music. Above musical composition, each member shares a passion to reach out to anyone in need of help or support. They understand the significance of their role and ability to reach a wider range of youth through personal relationship and continuing contact. “As each of us continues to grow through our own struggles and learn from past mistakes, we make ourselves available to talk with our friends and fans to help them learn and grow with us," says drummer Brooke Gerhart. Every aspect of the band has been rooted in an idea that there is more to life than just life and death. The journey between those points is an exciting road filled with twists, turns, and intersections with other roads. Vocalist Brendan Gerhart adds, “The band’s name itself symbolizes the struggle that everyone, us included, goes through in the decision making process. As we go through life, we are faced with many difficult decisions. A decision itself implies the choice between different options. Every decision made is a new chance to define your self.” The name, ’Between the Two,’ explains this difficult time where there are struggles to make the right choices. Their name serves as a mission statement to challenge themselves and others to more responsibly and positively handle this time where we are all caught ’between the two’. Success can be defined in numerous ways. Between the Two can easily be described as successful in the thought process of a wide-reaching fan base, a much sought after live stage show, or critic acclamation. However the members of Between the Two view success on a more relational level. “We see success as a relative term. Success is far different than money or popularity. To us, success is defined by what we can give back to the world. Success is seeing the same people who listen to us and support us also come to us and allows us to be a part of their lives,” says bassist Joe Acor. Given any opportunity, Between the Two will continue to offer up all of the gifts, talents, and abilities that they have been blessed with. It is obvious that as each day passes their musical presence will grow. Yet more importantly, their hopeful message of positivism will continue to spread. Life is a journey filled with experiences and decisions backed by an amazing soundtrack. Decide and define.
Chris LaRose is a solo artist who plays guitar and harmonica. He focuses primarily in Blues, 50's Rock, and American Roots music, but also has an album of original work scheduled for release in September 2012. He has played around the country, from Pennsylvania as far west as Montana. Chris has even performed with Grammy Award winner Joanne Shenandoah and has been invited to perform again with her in Germany in the fall of 2012.
"Sharp, intelligent songwriting and arranging, a knack for creating music that is instantly familiar but full of fresh ideas and superior singing and playing--individually and collectively--make EJB an especially impressive ensemble." - Chuck Darrow, Philadelphia Daily News Entertainment/CasiNotes Writer Collectively, the Elwood James Band is comprised of Poppa Vin on keyboard and vocals, Dennis James on guitar and vocals, Danny Wagz on percussion and vocals, and Vinnie Vescio on bass guitar and vocals. We were established in 2009 after Danny and Poppa Vin departed from a classic rock band to pursue a more original direction. Dennis James, a life-long friend and former band-mate of Vin’s, was recruited into the early stages of the project. After deciding to take on a serious role as a band, they drafted Vin’s son, Vinnie, to play bass guitar and formed the Elwood James Band. Since forming the group, EJB has performed over 30 shows local to the Philadelphia area and has played multiple fund raising events including the 2010 Haiti earthquake relief – Musicians Actively Supporting Haiti and for Breast Cancer Awareness’ 2011 Walk for the Cure. We have progressed from a blues driven quartet to bridging the gap between genres like Alternative, Country, and Hard Rock. We have been told our sound is similar to that of the Black Crowes, Blues Traveler, and Widespread Panic, and some would argue they hear a Grateful Dead influence as well. The truth is we have been influenced by the musical direction of many past decades, from the 60’s to the present, representing the evolution of live music as best we can. Up-to-the-minute event information can be found at www.elwoodjamesband.com. Become an EJBeing.
With a page from Peter Gabriel and a penchant for industrial house beats, there's a Pet Shop Boys meets Genesis in a basement rave in Holland and the result is a hypnotic blend of poetry that goes by the name of FireMonkey. Professionally produced, performed, and artistically compelling. We look forward to more.