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when i wake

IN FITS AND STARTS EP AVAILABLE NOW!

About Me

The world has enough rock bands trying to "make it big" while in the process conforming to the status quo. We, the band [when i wake] promise to respect you [the fans] by delivering innovative, thoughtful music. We hope to open the dialogue of thought with our songs while in the process of rocking your face off.

The new EP, “In Fits & Starts” strives to push the envelope of mainstream rock, while confronting issues of racism, economical disparities, and faith.

Rock-ously Yours,

when i wake

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/15/2006
Band Members:
jake [vox & guitar]

troy [bass]

casey [lead guitar]

libby [bgv, keys]

tof [drum kit]

Influences: Dashboard Confessional
Jimmy Eat World
Emery
Coldplay
Derek Webb
Mewithoutyou
Foo Fighters
Something Corporate
Queen
They Might Be Giants
and many others.
Sounds Like: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE the IN FITS AND STARTS EP...
1) Come to a show.
2) Download it right here. You'll need to sign up for Paypal...it's great for buying stuff off Ebay as well, very trustworthy. That doesn't sound too 'used car salesman', does it?
Record Label: Booking: email [email protected]
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Back in the Saddle Again

Well, last night we had our first practice after a much too long haitus.  The result?  I think, blissful happiness.    There's something very fulfilling about making music wit...
Posted by when i wake on Sat, 10 Nov 2007 08:37:00 PST

Here we go again

I'm sitting here burning time until I get to head down to Lakeville for our first practice in 2 months. I forget how much I love playing when I haven't done it in a while, then the opportunity present...
Posted by when i wake on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:14:00 PST

In and out of the loop

I mentioned to Jake that we should try to get the whole band together (the first time since May including Tof) and get some food on Friday. He's says sure, Troy should be in town for practice Saturday...
Posted by when i wake on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:19:00 PST

Help?!?!

Hi there. We need a drummer. Tof is having a baby (ok, his wife is having a baby) but that means we have no permanent drummer currently. We are looking for someone whois 21 or olderhas experience gigg...
Posted by when i wake on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 06:01:00 PST

inspirations

Things that affect who I am.... My wife Local and global injustice Unconditional friendships Poverty and my lack of doing anything about it Community living Violence in my neighborhood Learning from d...
Posted by when i wake on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 07:08:00 PST

Driving, I35 North....

After playing an unexpectadly awesome show tonight (those of you who were there, thanks for making it great!) I had about a half hour drive home through the new winter wonderland of greater Minneapoli...
Posted by when i wake on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 09:29:00 PST

Reflections on 525,600 minutes

As I start writing this blog I really have no idea what I am getting myself into. No particular thoughts or plans have spurred a creative insight, I'm really just writing as a think and reflect on a y...
Posted by when i wake on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:53:00 PST

Now this is just crazy....

Myspace is a wonderful thing. A month or so ago a band posted a comment on our page with a banner by "Diane." Being the mooch that I am, I messaged Diane asking for a banner. She complied (within hour...
Posted by when i wake on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 05:01:00 PST

The fun never stops

A quick one for ya before dinner....We played some sweet shows the past couple weeks, the most fun we've had, well, ever. The Nomad on the 10th was particularly fun...met some really cool people tryin...
Posted by when i wake on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:02:00 PST

An amazing couple of months

Well, hi there peoples. It's been a while since i've done one of these, so I thought I would update you on what we've been up to. Back about a year ago, the member of when i wake got together at a cof...
Posted by when i wake on Sat, 07 Oct 2006 06:27:00 PST