Flight 409

We are currently putting together some pics and mp3for the site. So keep checkin us out here and our home page www.flight409.com Thanks.

We are just four regular guys from Fresno, California, that just happened to get lucky and form a band. It actually is an interesting story about how we all came together and formed the Flight that you see today. Earlier on, Rick and Tim were involved in another three piece local band by the name of ?KarpApooN?. Shaffer and Kyle were involved in the original line up Flight 409, playing as a four piece. KarpApooN would soon come to an end and lose its lead vocalist/guitarist (Rick) due to musical differences. Over time, Rick actually joined Flight 409 creating a five piece with a new outlook upon musicality. The five piece line up stayed strong for only one year. Tension eventually rosebetween certain players and created a difficult business/working environment. A local show was booked on the night of May 16th, 2003; but things didn't turn out the way anyone could have expected. The original lead vocalist (Andy Thornton) dug himself into a studies problem, restricting him to participate in the show already booked. Rick had decided that it was just a bump in the road, and shoved on. Two days from the show, the original drummer (Sal) made a phone call to his band mates; informing them of his refusal to play without all members present. Rick, Kyle, and Shaffer took it as another offence in dedication, and made the decision to hire a ?fill-in-drummer? to cover for the show. With no one to call, Rick had one last resort? His former drummer from KarpApooN. Rick had reframed from calling Tim in fear that he would still have unresolved feelings from the break up. Surprisingly, Tim jumped at the opportunity. Tim endured a constant beating of musical memorization. With only ?one day? prep for the show, Tim managed to pull off five of the nine original Flight songs, and a KarpApooN cover for old time?s sake. The crowd, not knowing what to think, was shocked at the performance. A bad vibe filled the entire night. Even though the crowd was displeased, the new set up was indescribable. Shortly after the show?s end, the guys took Tim to a local spot to discuss his future, along with the bands. With out questioning, Tim said. hell yes. The new Flight was formed. and this time for it was for good!

We try to play shows as often as possible. There has been very few that we have not been able to make. So if your another band out there in need of someone to play with, email us. We usually play here in fresno and clovis alot. We have played in hanford, visailla, reedley, kingsburg. We are trying play anywhere we can. And we love playing shows, we love practicing, hanging out, and really enjoy recording. This is what we love and are trying to make it our living.

We love bands like fallout boy, The starting line, New found glory, army of freshman, split habit, yellowcard, story of the year, dont look down, mxpx, off by one, homegrown, count the stars, sugarcult, mest, goldfinger, the used, simple plan, Blink 182, allister, you know bands like that.

Tim(drummer) has a dw set with a load up symbols. Shaffer( bass guitar) Svt ampeg head alond with the ampeg 8x10 cabb. Kyle( lead guitar) Has the recto-verd by mesa along with a 4x12 cabb by mesa. Rick( rythem Guitar) Has a triple rect by mesa and a 4x12 mesa cabb

Hopefully you goes enjoy our stuff and feel free to contact us at flight@flight409.com for any questions. We sell c.dsand shirts at shows so please help come and support us.