Justin Fidler (guitars, harmonica, and vocals)
Lon B. Gipe (drums, vocals)
Evan Sterner (bass)
Ryan Wehr (guitars)
Bill Yazujian (guitars, piano, and vocals)
Tucked between the mountaintops of the Pennsylvania Appalachians, sits a calm, quiet area near Pottsville where peaceful living and small town mentality thrives. In a place thats so far removed from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, its easy to take in the surroundings and get lost in the way of life. In this area, a brotherhood of musicians emerged. Drawing inspiration from the free flowing rivers and the mountainside fireworks of fall, a few of these musicians decided to join together and create and display musically what was breathing inside them since the days of their youth.
Almost One was formed in a garage by a stream surrounded by woods in Schuylkill County, by five people who were friends long before they were band mates. Ryan Wehr (guitars), Bill Yazujian (guitars, vocals, and piano), Lon Gipe (percussion), Evan Sterner (bass guitar), and Justin Fidler (guitars, vocals, and harmonica) began molding their musical endeavor in the spring of 2004 with minimal experience but high expectations. The songs were crafted in a way that put an emphasis on input from all involved in order to produce the most complete and reflective pieces of music that best expressed their ideas. With musical influences ranging from folk and country to jazz and blues to rock and punk, the finished result of the songwriting process surprised no one more than the band members themselves.
Above all, the band plays and writes music that they themselves would want to hear. Their grassroots style keeps them honest, and keeps them sane. With support from family, friends, fans, and other local musicians, Ryan, Bill, Lon, Evan, and Justin have found the path they needed to find in order to try and bring the atmosphere of Almost One to as many people as possible.
Need Almost One cd's in Iraq. I have given mine away to homeboys that enjoy the music. I even had one at the NYE show. Do you guys have any 1st album cd's left?
Oh, what a lovely...and embarrassing for me...profile pic, haha. :) Looking forward to the 15 minutes we can come out to see you for New Year's. I have to work waaaaay early New Year's Day...grrr.
