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The Cast Before the Break
Indie / Ambient / Breakcore

"I'm a baby, I'm a baby"

Oneonta, New York
United States

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   The Cast Before the Break: General Info
Member Since6/25/2006
Band Websitethecastbeforethebreak.com
Band Members


InfluencesFor booking inquiries:
TCBTB Booking
booking.thecastbeforethebreak@gmail.com

For publicity inquiries:
MMG Publicity
mmgpublicity@gmail.com

General Contact:
tj.thecastbeforethebreak@gmail.com

Sounds LikePRESS:
"...One of the most impressive and refreshing alternative rock albums since [Thursday's] 'Full Collapse' and [At the Drive In's] 'Relationship of Command.'" Rating: 9/10
--Aidan Williamson, StrangeGlue.com

"I can’t push you enough to fill your ears with [their] post-rock for pop-rock fan leanings. This record doesn't truly end until your large smile fades away. My cheeks are still killing me."
--Blake Solomon, AbsolutePunk.net

"...Outstanding indie rock. Beautiful instrumentation in the vein of Explosions in the Sky, Dredg and Codeseven.... truly something special."
--Jeremy Hunt, Heist Party

"...in just six tracks I felt a part of something bigger than me." Rating: 8/10
--Music Under Fire

"After reading nothing but positive reviews for the album I gave it a go and was pretty amazed that it did actually live up to the hype." Rating: 4/5 stars.
--JC, We Need a Hobby.com

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Jul 25 2008 6:00P
SUMMER TOUR - NJ/NY TBA: HELP!!!
Jul 26 2008 6:00P
SUMMER TOUR - Waldorf, MD: TBA
Jul 27 2008 6:00P
SUMMER TOUR - Philadelphia, PA TBA: HELP!!!
Jul 28 2008 8:00P
SUMMER TOUR - NYC TBA New York, New York
Jul 29 2008 8:00P
Brenda and Jerry’s Bath, Pennsylvania
Jul 30 2008 8:00P
SUMMER TOUR - The Red Square Albany, New York
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
SUMMER TOUR - MA/VT/CT TBA: HELP!!!
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
SUMMER TOUR - CT/NJ TBA: HELP!!!

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   About The Cast Before the Break



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BIOGRAPHY:
Rarely does a simple acoustic project turn into something as ambitious as Oneonta, New York’s THE CAST BEFORE THE BREAK. Main songwriter TJ Foster started the group as an outlet to explore new facets of his music, but with the addition of guitarists Jeremy Carter and Jordan Stewart, bassist John Cannon and drummer/producer Ben Hemingway, a much more developed sound emerged. The tracks on the band’s debut, As Your Shoulders Turn On You, showcase the group’s ability to craft wildly creative, experimental music while at the same time maintaining pop sensibilities. After digging past the obvious comparisons to post-hardcore bands like Thursday and Dredg, a more grandiose sound begins to emerge. The elaborate instrumentation and vocal layering reminiscent of bands like Forgive Durden and The Receiving End of Sirens. The warmth and intimacy seen in artists like Elliott Smith and Dallas Green. The introspective lyrics and sheer force of bands like Death Cab for Cutie and The Spill Canvas.

And how we dance! And how we sing!

With each member pulling from their own unique influences, it’s no surprise how diverse the music sounds. However it remains focused. “I think overall, the main inspiration for us was just writing cohesive songs that were each as powerful as the next, while also containing surprises around every corner,” says vocalist/guitarist TJ Foster. With each member focused on their education, the band’s priority was to present their work and passion to the world in the form of their album, As Your Shoulders Turn On You. Foster sums up the band’s attitude towards music saying, “We poured our hearts and souls into this record… If you can’t afford our CD, burn it from a friend. Music deserves to be heard. And this record, as powerful as we’ve attempted to make it, needs to be shared with the world. We love our fans, and there’s nothing we wouldn’t try and do for them.”

This is far too heavy for a childish thing.

The release itself focuses on the story of a man lying in a coma, barely alive, the seconds counting down until his demise. But digging deeper, one sees a commentary on society and human nature. “…the record is really a statement about society in general. We’re all guilty of something, and I think that’s what this album is pointing out.” The tracks are powerful, taking the listener for an emotional and musical ride that is at times jarring and tough to comprehend on first listen.

What have we all become? What’s lost is found.

With their recent signing to Red Dragon Records and plans to tour in the future, THE CAST BEFORE THE BREAK is truly a unique band, the type that only comes along every few years; a band to keep your eyes on.

Bio written by Dave Graupman

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CASTING CURSES





Jul 4 2008 10:42 PM

Alfred Hitchcock already made a movie called Suspicion.
Jon Pal





Jul 2 2008 1:52 PM

Yeah, the script's nearly finished, it'll be finished and finalized by July 20th the latest.

I started writing the script back in February, and have talked to a couple people, made a few calls, and am now Producing/Directing it. I'm also playing the lead role of Holt, the main character, because I wrote the character based off of what I know, and although I'd love for someone else to play him, I prefer I play him, since I know exactly how I want the character to be.
Jon Pal





Jul 1 2008 12:48 PM

Awesome! Glad to hear it!

the film is called "Suspicion", here's the synopsis:

Holt's a teenager that loves to party, and he knows how. The summer's approaching rapidly and he's looking to throw a HUGE party before the summer begins, but he takes it to far. Holt's family is off for Hawaii and decides it'd be a suitable punishment if he were grounded to stay home, but with his Uncle Joe. One night Holt discovers that his Uncle may be the serial killer who the news has been talking about for the passing days. Now he will stop at nothing at uncovering the truth at whether he's under the same roof as a Serial Killer.
Jon Pal





Jun 29 2008 1:53 PM

Hey guys,
I wanted to know if you would like to get involved in a film at all, what's going on is I want a special song for the movie, kinda how in "Disturbia" This World Fair wrote the song "Don't Make Me Wait", just for the film. You guys are great, and you're kinda the style music that's going to be on the soundtrack, I was wondering if you guys wanted to write a special song for the movie based on the original musical score, much like they did in Disturbia (which is my favorite film). Let me know. We probably wouldn't be doing anything with Music until September or October, but I though I'd ask now.

-Jon
Molly!





Jun 25 2008 2:35 PM

It's only about an hour and a half away but I'll be back in Oneonta then.
:(
Jon Pal





Jun 25 2008 1:22 PM

Most def
.mandy™





Jun 24 2008 2:24 PM

Jeremy I miss you! I think you need to come back for a visit in good ole central NY this summer!
Jon Pal





Jun 23 2008 8:35 PM

Hey guys,
don't forget, I'm up for filming a gig, or music video. Long as it's before August, cause I'm booked. I met one of you guys today at Saturday Matinee. Anyway gimme a shout out and I'll be sure to try and make it out to a show and film. btw, I like ur stuff

-Jon
Prospero





Jun 23 2008 1:02 PM

we miss you guys :(
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Jun 20 2008 3:40 AM

:) thanks for the add! you guys are so good... i'm addicted to understanding the universe!
Sammie =)





Jun 9 2008 2:57 PM

hiya - thanks for the add!

=)
MinusMan





Jun 9 2008 11:29 AM

I just got in contact with Tim last night but he said he is too busy. Sorry about that.
jordyn =]





Jun 8 2008 7:42 PM

hey i met u guys at bamboozle twice! i love ur music and the drums parts lookd like a lot of fun..i was watchin them very closly! is 14 yrs old too young to b the drummer!?????
Kyrsti, "It's all gravy!"





Jun 6 2008 3:10 PM

Good luck on finding a drummer, guys!
CHARADES (New Photos!!)





Jun 5 2008 2:12 PM

great job last night guys, see you all soon.

Jordan
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Jun 5 2008 9:05 AM

Thank you man!

Again, dont stop what u are doing!
it's amazing!

-Mike
Molly!





Jun 3 2008 9:41 PM

Here's another venue in case you still need one for Philly. :)

The Fire
nick b. rocks





Jun 3 2008 11:09 AM

good luck tomorrow guys, wish i could make it!!!
Senior BABY! ™





Jun 1 2008 4:26 PM

wow niice music!
Cynthia Lee





May 31 2008 4:24 PM

Hi! I believe one of you left a comment in my journal here: http://patentpending.livejournal.com/33229.html
Thanks! I think you guys are pretty brilliant. Hopefully you make it out to TX at some point. I'd love to see you guys.
*Jetta Face*





May 31 2008 10:12 AM

TJ- i got the # and deleted the comment.
That shows gonna be pretty sweet.
MarissaCore





May 31 2008 9:49 AM

omg omg omg i love the cast before the break.

supppppppppppppppper bummed im not going to make the jerz show next week. it will be the first show ive missed since september :-( lets cry a river together.
Molly!





May 29 2008 8:23 PM

I don't think I can go to the show up in North Jersey.. it's crazy far from me. But if you hook up that show in Philly I'm totally there.
Marcy Machine





May 29 2008 7:54 PM

so. i tried to reply but my messages arent working. anyway. i would to mainstage as its like 10 min away. but i have dance from 830-930 and its my last class before my recital. which suckss. id rather be dancing to you than my dance song. its strange. its called bandy bandy. and its like indian hiphop/jazz
Leah [LightMyCandle.]





May 27 2008 4:58 PM

You guys are pretty much totally boss.

I know you're playing at mainstage, which I conveniently live extremely close to (walking distance ftw). But unfortunately my total lack of funding prevents me from seeing you.

But, I hope you have the greatest show possible. And perhaps, by some freakishly lucky chance, I will be there singing.
Molly!





May 23 2008 11:50 PM

There's pretty much 3 decent venues around: The Theatre of the Living Arts, The Trocadero and the North Star Bar. The TLA is this reallyy cool venue on South Street and has all sorts of cool stuff around. The Troc is in the middle of Chinatown and it's also really awesome. I've never been to the North Star Bar.. but I've heard good things.
:)
Molly!





May 23 2008 4:39 PM

I saw that you needed help with a show in PA.. Are you looking for venues to play near Philly?
TheDailyChorus.com





May 20 2008 5:45 PM

Hey thanks for the add and your support! It means so much to us! Please keep in touch!!
Kb
KatKills™ [MCRmy]





May 19 2008 2:19 PM

YES!!
I'm stoked that you guys are coming back to Jersey.
But I can't go.
I wish I could!!
Grr.
But I know you guys will rock.

-Kat.
Mar!ya pizzeria


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