Effective period / Period of releases: 2006 - 2007

Members: Brad Smith, Christopher Thorn, Aaron Bruno, David Amezcua, Drew Stewart (2)

Aaron Bruno: Vocals / Lyrics
Jamin Wilcox: Drummer / Keyboards
Drew Stewart: Guitars
David Amezcua: Bass

Aaron, Drew and Jamin had all been in bands signed to major labels, so they knew what they didn’t want when they got together and worked on songs without a recording deal, then proceeded to build a local following through the Internet and playing live.

The group recorded a five-song EP, featuring “Mama’s Room,” distributing it at their shows and on-line. Most of that release survived intact on the band’s debut album, both of which were produced by former Blind Melon members Brad Smith and Christopher Thorne.

Under the Influence of Giants is an unlikely album for a group of twenty-somethings who aren’t afraid to cite Olivia Newton-John’s “Let’s Get Physical” and Bob James’ Heads album as inspirations.