Band Members:
Chuck Smtih - Vocals/Lead guitar
Shane Clark - Bass
Jeff Kelley - Drums
Tragedy Within comes to you from Central
Washingtion, with their heart felt lyrics, melodic vocals,
guitar solos and drum beats that will keep you asking for
more!!!
TW started out with 4 freshman guys Shane Clark,
Kody Pitner, Chuck Smith and Josh Nidiffer who just decided
one day that they wanted to start a band. Undecided on who
would be the singer, Chuck Smith stepped up and learned how
to sing and play guitar at the same time. As time went on TW
lost a couple of members. First to quit the band was
drummer, Kody Pitner which took a toll on the band being able
to play shows. Little did they know that they would end up
with one of the best drummers in Yakima, Jeff kelley. Jeff
brought a whole new sound to TW and made it alot easier for
Chuck to write songs. The second member to quit TW was Bass
player, Josh Nidiffer but there might still be some
possibilities of him playing in the band again. Even though
they lost their Bass player, Shane picked up the bass and TW
kept playing shows. At this time they still remain a 3-piece
band.
TW gets most of their influence from Blink 182.
With the Pop Punk sound, amazing feel and an awesome mix of
some screams and punk definately moves you. They have been
together for a year and a half. Playing numorous shows
starting with Project Independent out of L.A., at the Zone in
Yakima Washington, in May of 2006. They took 3rd place in
The Battle Of The Bands at the Central Washington State Fair
in October of 2006. They have played at clubs, schools,
private parties, and community functions. Their talent
really comes through in live performances. Their first
album, 12 Miles To Nowhere, will be out in the Spring of 2008.
