thatwasthen - live @ the key club - 5.2.09 from bennydacks on Vimeo .
5 years ago thatwasthen began as a tight-harmonied, acoustic duo. Today they encompass everything that is considered a true-talent rock band. Utilizing their experience as performers in movies, commercials and theater, they exude a powerful presence on stage and in their musical endeavors. With deep backgrounds in classic rock, metal, pop, musical theater and indie, the young men in thatwasthen make such unique music they've never been compared to the same band twice! (Well, so far)
Acoustic jams. Thigh-tightening riffs. Wailing solos. Round and ringing harmonies. Poignant poetry. Unique comedy. All of these fundamental pillars hold the mighty thatwasthen legacy skyward!
In earnest, the boys in thatwasthen all come from the mellow town of Dana Point, CA where they attended school at Dana Hills High School's performing arts school. They all then went on to college at UCLA. The twist is, they're generations apart! Founding musician/songwriter Brenton Sinay transitioned to UCLA in the Fall of 2000, while founding member Nathan Longdon, a long time friend of Sinay's, began as a Bruin in 2004. The final link, young Nicky Papageorge, began his stay at UCLA in the fall of 2007. With their education, the boys have enabled their musical intuition, and have made a huge splash in a very short time, playing with headliners such as Shwayze, Marcy Playground and Fountains of Wayne.
In the summer of 2008, they recorded their first six-song EP entitled "Q.E.D. EP - Quod erat demonstrandum" with producer Max Coane (Jack's Mannequin, Oh No! Not Stereo), which will release in Fall '08. Having recorded the album in one week's time, they believe the record speaks for itself. It is currently available for download everywhere!
"thatwasthen is a promising young band out of the Dana Point area whose members' individual skills are strong... the singer is armed with a powerful and pleasing voice"
~Orange County Register
"This crafty quartet bring a lot of different skills to the table. The singer's sweet'n'raspy vocal tones are perfect for the tune "Get Out Of Your Head," an effervescent pop-rocker whose hook is ideal for a film/TV placement. The expansive and unpredictable "Of All The Places To End" and "Rocks & Sand," though less commercial, are adroitly performed. From sweet vocals to searing guitar solos, thatwasthen harken back to the 70's (in a Cheap Trick sorta way), while maintaining a keen modern edge. Very polished, promising act."
~Music Connection Magazine
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