Band Members:
Mike Cook, Bass Guitar
Rob Rhodes, Drums/Vocals
Michael Rhodes, Vocals/Guitar
So here we stand. Free from the past that had almost destroyed us. We have stuck to our guns and spent the last year and a half reshaping our songs, rebuilding our sound, writing new material, and discovering who we really are as a band. Hopefully we learned some things about ourselves along the way. The redefining process is not easy, but well worth the fight.
In August of 2007 we caught a break and made the cut for the Battle of the Bands at the Toyota Arena. We had a couple of weeks to adjust our set list, deal with anxiety, and get ready to find out if all of the doubts were real or not. The moment had come and we did our thing. It wasn't perfect by any means, we had our share of mistakes and technical issues, but it didn't matter. The crowd was amazing. The natural response to the songs and the energy emitted was enough to restore the confidence that had once been stripped away.
That night was a major step in bringing us back full circle, but not quite. The last thing we are doing is re-recording our debut album "Knot 22". What was created out of the love of music and friendship was secretly altered. From that we decided that our integrity as well as the album would not be for sale. We are a band in the true sense of the word, and as I had mentioned before, we want everyone's passion, style, and creativity to be translated honestly and without prejudice. Bad move? Waste of time and money? Maybe, but it will be real. It will be honest. It will be 45th Parallel for who we are, Period. Love it or hate it, you decide.
