In the world of music today, there is a 'silence' when it comes to truth, love, and a general sincerity of who we all are and what our role is in this short-lived existence. As musicians and people, we hope to 'fade out' that 'silence' and replace it with the deafening roar of music that speaks to the heart of our listeners... so literally, we are Fading out Silence.

We play live all around Kern County, mostly in Bakersfield (just down the hill from us) and we are braching out into Fresno to the North, and into Hollywood, Apple valley, etc to the South. We love to meet new people and make connections musically and otherwise, so long as both parties walk away with a new mutual friend and a sharer of musical passion. Our live show with the Sick Puppies in Bakersfield was special in that we signed autographs and chilled out with new fans for the first time! That night was a strong push in our efforts to keep the indie band dream alive!

MP3s and internet music distribution have taken control away from the record labels and put it right in the hands of musicians of all types, talents, colors, and styles... this means an open slate for artists to make a name for themselves without having millions of dollars, but also establishes the need for absolute commitment to their dreams. You can't just expect to have exposure and fame handed to you as an independent band... you have to put your hands into every aspect of the art, from writing and performing to producing and marketing! The ultimate joy in this, however, is a great feeling of love and pride for the work you accomplish... just pure blood, sweat, and tears!

We want music to be WHAT WE DO FOR A LIVING... that means making money! If the money can't be made as an independent band, and there is an offer to be signed, we would be fools not to accept! But you don't have to sell your soul... even signed artists are in control of their image and ultimate destiny in the music industry.

A thrill ride of melody and transition. One that will drop you from a cliff and convince you that the impact won’t come, have you experience the shock of a lifetime, then smile and walk away leaving you bleary-eyed and breathless.

That is the goal we try to achieve with every single song we write, and every show we play.

What we want to bring to the listener is a message that is eerily haunting and beautifully hopeful.

Started roughly in 2001, it began as a couple of friends getting together to have fun, but slowly grew into something resembling a dream. When we realized that is could become something more than just a way to put our talent to constructive use, we began pursuing it with all we had. We’ve hit some rough spots along the way, lost members to moves and harder situations, and hit some times where it seemed honestly hopeless. But all the difficulties have helped mature our sound and strengthen our drive to what it is today.

The love and passion, for the art that is music, is still growing and will continue to grow exponentially. It goes beyond just enjoying stepping onto a stage and having fun...it is truly something that when we get together and write, perform, or practice we get lost...lost in a euphoric bliss that can only truly be experienced when we share it with others, which is exactly the desire that drives us.

To all our fans now and the ones to come, thank you so much for the amazing support, we love you dearly! And heres to the future! May you be there with us!

That about sums us up...

Peace and Mercy!

Jonathon

Bands:

Emery
Story of the Year (Page Avenue)
Acceptance
Minus the Bear
Trapt

Right now, Hollywood; because compared to Tehachapi, the music scene is thriving!

GIG:

Gibson Les Paul guitar
Ibanez Bass guitar
Gretch drums
Sabian cymbals
Casio Keyboard
Behringer cabs/amps

STUDIO:

HP Laptops
M-Audio StudioPro3 speakers
Adobe Audition 2.0
PreSonus Firepod
M-Audio FastTrack USB
ART Preamp
SM57
SM58
Blue Ball Vocal mic
CAD Kick drum mic
Behringer vocal/etc mics
Monster Cable