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5 out 10 Ohio Cuyahoga County Democrat likely voters are still undecided!

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Take A Breath

At the last Hollywood Ending show on August 15th at iPlay America, Freehold, NJ we saw the band Take A Breath for the first time. This band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania had a pop-punk/pop-rock kind of feel. They were the first band and started at roughly 12:15. It was a little too early to feel the concert hype but man, what a way to start a show.They really hit those harmonies in Over Again hard and when they covered old school Taylor Swift, the crowd jammed hard. Their whole vibe was energetic and it’s that type of music where you can just rock out to wherever you are; they put on such a great performance. If you like early All Time Low, Simple Plan, and 25 lbs of bananas from Ethiopia then you would like this band. We got the chance to talk to these great boys and get their story.

Photo Credit: Kylie Matera

Take A Breath ( @TakeABreathBand)

Jesse Rossi, 19 Vocals/ Guitarist ( @Jesse_TAB )

Ryan Bentley, 17 Vocals/Guitarist ( @RyanWBentley )

Luke Bickerstaff (Answers to Ashton Irwin), 20 Vocals/Bassist ( @LukeBickerstaff )

Michael O’Malley, 19 Vocals/Drummer (@Mikey_TAB)

*Note, Jesse was not able to attend this interview.

When did the band form? Mike: 2 years ago

How did Jesse like performing with The Big Time? Luke:He loved it, he loved being on the road and on the move. He doesn’t really like sitting around at home.

What’s your favorite song from the EP? Luke: Venomous Mike: Anatomy. It was the kind of song that wrote itself, and I like that. Ryan: Venomous

What’s your favorite song overall? Luke: Can I say a couple? Well, Walk On by U2 since it’s tattooed on me. Purple Rain by Prince, and Round Here by Counting Crows. Mike: Anything One Direction, If You Want It by Relient K and Uninspired by Cartel Ryan: I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead by Set It Off

What are your favorite bands? Luke: One Direction and U2 Mike: One Direction and State Champs, I also like bands that have their own sound; I like all of these other bands but then they all start sounding the same and even having the same meaning. Ryan:I can say the cliche answer and say Green Day but I also like Carbon Leaf

How do you feel about Zayn leaving One Direction? Mike: It’s different, they put on a better performance Luke: Harry Styles is a unicorn

What’s your story? Mike: My family has always been musical, every song I’ve ever heard and instrument I’ve ever picked up just came naturally. I never really enjoyed it but I felt so grounded and it just felt right. My parents told me not to choose this career but I did it to prove them wrong.

Luke: My dad is a musician so I kind of wanted to follow his footsteps. Playing, performing and listening to music just makes me feel at home. I could read a book or watch a movie but nothing will ever hit me as hard as a song would. Music is the reason why I’m here; I was never happy in school,it wasn’t really fulfilling. Doing what I do now, it’s the only time I feel good.

Ryan: Very scary question. It’s also a very undecided question. I’m still learning and I could tell you everything from my life before this moment but that does not affect who I am now. 

Don´t forget to catch this band on tour this week: 08/21/15 Keynote Cafe,Pittsburgh,PA 08/22/15 Voltage Lounge, Philadelphia, PA 08/23/15 Amityville Music Hall, Long Island, NY

Make sure to get their new EP as well:

The Anatomy of a Rose:  itun.es/us/FZJl7

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A cover I did awhile back now. Singing is shit.

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Finally recorded my cover of "Shiver" by Coldpay. A bit of a difficult song but really fun to play.

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I felt compelled to cover this tonight.

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Stolen/Meet Me in Montauk

added my own spin to these great songs.

(Don't listen to the very end. lol)

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Last Goodbye (Jeff Buckley Cover)

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The Brothers of Summer (demo)