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Official Biography:

Defying Belief is an acoustic rock band out of Greensboro, NC that began as an acoustic duo in 2003 with Ryan O'Callaghan and Andrew Henderson both songwriting and playing acoustic guitar. In the fall of 2004 the duo, looking to acquire a fuller sound, added John Tomasevich and Alex Johns, bass player and drummer respectively, to the line up. The resulting sound was a mix of alternative rock, jazz, folk, and pop, which has become a trademark sound of the band. Especially prominent is the intricate guitar work, melodic 3-part vocals, and the tasteful use of brass. Working to develop a unique sound that would stand out among the metal/pop punk that permeated the area, the band crafted a blend of high energy rock with an intimate coffee shop performance to make a live-show experience that few could easily forget. Add to that the refreshing, well-thought out lyrics and you have a formula for success.

The band went into the studio to record a demo after only 2 practices, and the 5-song EP "Tears of a Nation" was the product. The band played many shows around the state but in the fall of 2005 Alex left to pursue other interests. The band immediately replaced Alex with Jack Foster and picked up where they left off. Continuing to play shows around NC, the band began work on their first full length.

Having gone into the studio in the fall of 2006, the band released their debut LP "Epiphany" in April of 2007, an album whose sound is distinctly Defying Belief's. Over the past 4 years, the band has received many positive reviews and has frequented such venues as Greene Street (Greensboro), Cat's Cradle (Carrboro), The Brewery (Raleigh) and Ziggy's(Winston-Salem). They have headlined many shows and have opened for such bands as Corey Smith, Paulson (NJ), and Daphne Loves Derby (WA). In the fall of 2007, James Taylor joined as Defying Belief's new permanent drummer.