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The Minimum Requirements
Indie / Rock / Pop

"With less punity..."

NORTH OLMSTED, OHIO
United States

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Member Since1/30/2005
Band Websitetmrmusic.com
Band Members
InfluencesA BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:

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WHO ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS?

The Minimum Requirements are a four-piece rock band based in Cleveland, Ohio. Frontman Danny O'Brien, drummer Eric Wahl and bassist Justus Brake began writing and playing music together in the spring of 1999, and violinist Laura Simna joined the group in 2007. They have performed at numerous clubs, coffeehouses, colleges, and on live radio. The band goes by the initials "TMR" for short.

WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO THEY PLAY?

Really fun, original music (you can hear some of it on this page and also here). Danny, Eric, Justus and Laura write and perform their own catchy, melodic pop songs with a great deal of tightness and eclectic musical skill. Danny's primary songwriting influences are They Might Be Giants and the Beatles, Eric's drumming style pays homage to Carter Beauford, and Justus and Laura are classically trained.

The band has a unique sound, but if a comparison must be made, TMR's sound is in the ballpark with bands like Barenaked Ladies, Moxy Früvous and Fountains of Wayne.

DO THEY HAVE A CD?

Yes. They have a few. Their latest offering, a two-disc set called Watch This, can be purchased online at CD Baby or from the band at live shows. It includes 14 new songs and a bunch of awesome DVD bonus content. The band's previous album Missing Pieces, released in 2002, is also available for purchase at shows and in the TMR Store.

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE BAND, OR BOOK THEM FOR A PERFORMANCE?

Send them a Myspace message, or E-mail booking@tmrmusic.com. You can also communicate with the band in their Forums.

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The Conservative Funhouse





Aug 17 2008 5:23 AM

Thanks for the add!!!

Keep listening to our show and let us know what you think. In fact we just released a new show today.
The Shoops





Aug 13 2008 11:18 PM

Thanks for the add! Great show last Sunday by the way!
-Alec
Suzanne Adler





Jun 26 2008 3:59 PM

BANORANGE!!!
Richard Adler





Mar 27 2008 12:44 AM

Yeah!!! TMR is playing out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HUzzah!!!! Woot!!!!!!!!!!!
(Place happy image here)!!!!
:)
Richard Adler





Apr 13 2008 4:53 AM

Great show tonight in Willoughby - The whole note bass solo stole the show!!!
:)
It seems like just yesterday





Mar 5 2008 3:04 PM

Don't touch that machine
You know you break things
Everything you touch just comes apart
Don't touch that machine
(Is it "cuz the way you break things"?)
When you touched that guy you broke my heart
just remember, if it aint fixed, don't break it.
Andrew Karnavas


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Mar 3 2008 7:44 PM

Why is starting a band so hard?
Richard Adler





Feb 27 2008 1:00 AM

I love The Big Announcement!
& Why no shows lately???
in total widthdrawal....
like in trainspotting...
Rich & Suzanne
Andrew is full of W1n





Feb 20 2008 1:27 PM

Hell Yes!! April I will be THERE!!! Its been too long with out you guys live!
Mikey Mc[Epic] {Irony at its Best}





Jan 29 2008 3:32 AM

where are u guys?
berea misses you!
whens the next show?
Steve (Live large or go home!)





Jan 4 2008 2:40 AM

What up y'all? Happy New Year and look forward to seeing you guys at your next show!
Justus





Nov 17 2007 1:59 PM

To Brian's Point:

ROW YA BASTARDS!
BRIAN M BORDON aka COUNSELOR





Nov 5 2007 6:27 AM

No new shows 'till next year? Well, I suppose you deserve a break.
dan





Oct 27 2007 9:58 PM

thanks ill deff see you guys there
It seems like just yesterday





Oct 26 2007 6:58 PM

have u guys checked out that Ninja music vid on my profile yet?
Steve (Live large or go home!)





Oct 25 2007 9:39 PM

Hey guys (and gal). Just pingin' yer server. W00t! Loved the B&B show. Lookin' forward to the Saxby's show this Saturday. See y'all there.
Benny





Oct 23 2007 6:24 PM

Thanks for the add! I hope you're doing well, just wanted to stop by and say hi.

If you're interested, Chris and I are giving away an e-Book to help aspiring musicians careers. It's FREE to our MySpace Friends ONLY.

http://www.musicbovine.com/7mistakesfree.html
dan





Oct 23 2007 5:57 PM

is your guys upcoming show in strongsville or cleveland's saxbys?
It seems like just yesterday





Oct 5 2007 9:00 PM

now i think i know how you felt when you wrote Maybe Then. By the way i like the songs on ur profile.
Richard Adler





Sep 20 2007 2:03 AM

Happy "Talk Like a Pirate Day!" When do ye maties play next for?....... "Arrrrrrrr!"
Danielle





Sep 14 2007 3:14 AM

Hi Friends! I'm doing well, thanks. Danny, I was actually in Indy too for Labor Day! I was the car on the turnpike that was swirving from trying to text, eat, and drive at the same time...Hope to catch a show soon! Possibly the one at the zoo!... Actually what I really hope is to hear that kid on the cowbell...
Danielle





Aug 24 2007 2:03 AM

Yay, good ol' North Olmsted Park! Ahh, the memories... Hope you guys had fun tonight! :)
Dayna





Aug 21 2007 7:52 PM

The Minimum Requirements!

;-)

Come do a show in C-bus.
BRIAN M BORDON aka COUNSELOR





Aug 19 2007 6:02 PM

You MUST tell me about this internet.
Oliver Bean





Aug 9 2007 11:54 PM

That's right, yar, you'll be swabbing the poop deck next time i see you four scallawags!
Nicøle





Aug 9 2007 6:22 AM

Hey, let me know if you guys are going to Seattle, I'll meet you there... or anywhere... What do I have to do to get you guys to Portland 'City of Roses'?
Richard Adler





Aug 9 2007 12:27 AM

Hey Guys!
I'm requesting that you do a country version of LED ZEP'S "Black Dog"
Why?- I'm not sure, but as far as asking you about it, I figure, "It couldn't Hoyt!"
Nicøle





Jul 24 2007 5:55 AM

I went Kayaking for 9 hours - 11 miles, we should go sometime. ;)
Andrew is full of W1n





Jul 15 2007 3:22 AM

You guys freaking rock!!! Yay Laura's official!!! w00t!
Mikey Mc[Epic] {Irony at its Best}





Jul 15 2007 1:56 AM

hey im at ur show right now ur playing maroned great show ill pay 5 bucks to download ur show and welcome to teh band laura.....finally lol. good show!
It seems like just yesterday





Jun 29 2007 1:52 AM

you guys should make a video of yourselves playing Make You Smile live (putting your instruments behind ur heads of course) and post it on YouTube.
BRIAN M BORDON aka COUNSELOR





Jun 23 2007 3:40 AM

Are you guys hanging out in Willoughby after the show? If so I'm taking the initative and inviting myself along.
Richard Adler





Jun 22 2007 2:03 AM

We're looking forward to the Willoughby show this Saturday night!
And please "Use the Force".
:)
To Hell.....Welcome!





Jun 21 2007 12:05 AM

Hey long time it's been hows the band? ~Danny
Justus





Jun 18 2007 9:40 PM

Nicole made the maybe then music video.
It seems like just yesterday





Jun 15 2007 2:19 AM

do you know who the person was that made the Maybe then music vid?
It seems like just yesterday





Jun 15 2007 1:26 AM

happy birthday Eric
Andrew is full of W1n





Jun 2 2007 10:17 PM

pfft... I work sat. so I probably wont be able to go. But Ill try to get out early.
THE INFAMOUS MR. WHITE





May 30 2007 4:16 AM

It was awesome playing with you guys (and lady) at the Phantasy. Hopefully, a few of us are gonna make it out to your June 9th show. Keep on rockin' in the free world.

Peace,
TIM W.
It seems like just yesterday





May 29 2007 10:39 PM

I see you've pimped out ur website. But did you have to get rid of the fade effects?
Epic Barber





May 22 2007 3:42 AM

any chance of you guys playing "Make you smile" at the June 9th show? I would greatly appreciate it. By the way, your band member picture is bad ass. I like that Laura, Eric, and Justus are in black and then Danny is in bright yellow. Anyways, hope to see you guys soon. Maybe a little frisbee on Saturday?
Chairman Meow





May 21 2007 5:40 AM

I'm liking your CD a lot. Good show last night! Thanks for playing!
BRIAN M BORDON aka COUNSELOR





May 20 2007 8:28 PM

Do I like tapes or CD's? I love vinyl baby! I'm still waiting for w00t to come out on 45.