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Speckled across campus are countless bands suffering from the same major issue – practice space. Crammed into the sweltering and tiny space of DTAV’s music room is one of these bands – Warmfront.
So what separates this band from the rest?
Pure motivation.
Founded a mere three months ago, Warmfront has already released a four-track record titled “The Stuff EP” and has experienced heavy-request on both WMEB and WHSN, Husson College’s radio station. The band also has a full schedule in the upcoming months, with upcoming appearances at Ushuaia, Bumstock and even an opening spot for nationally acclaimed 6gig in June.
With a sound ranging from the pop-punky radio favorite “Erin” to harder edged songs like “Confession,” the band holds an eclectic musical personality which proves to be key.
“We really can’t put it into one category,” said Brandon Jones, vocalist for the band. “One song we might sound a little like Incubus and another we sound like.”
“Pantera,” said guitarist Ben Flood.
Warmfront, whose broad range of sound is topped only by the diversity of its members consists of Jones, Flood, drummer Adam Parvanta and bassist Nate Warren.
Flood and Parvanta, both University of Maine students, have been jamming together since their high school days, and have been playing with bassist Warren for two years. Jones, the final member, came into the picture three months ago with the help of none other than dear old mom.
Jones’s mother, an employee of Fogler Library, came across the want ad that Parvanta released for a vocalist while at work last November. Jones auditioned for the part a month later and instantly got the job.
“He came in and sang “11 a.m.” by Incubus a cappella,” Parvanta said. “And he nailed it.”
Jones, who has had classical training, is a former member of the prestigious St. Johns Episcopal Choir.
“I wasn’t really interested in finding a band because no one wanted a vocalist that didn’t play guitar,” Jones said.
Along with Jones’ melodic voice and wide-ranged sound from the tightly knit members, Warmfront carries with it a message that many bands today seem to quickly ignore.
“We have a high energy, positive sound. We like to keep things positive, there’s enough dark stuff out there,” Flood said.
“We’re out there to be fun, we’re not out there to piss people off. Just kick back and enjoy the show,” said Jones.
Warmfront hits Bumstock on the Saturday date at 5 p.m., and can be caught Thursday, April 18th at club Ushuaia, along with rappers The Untouchables and comedian Travis Cowing.
For information on Warmfront, visit www.warmfrontband.com.
