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With Sting inspired pop music and a unique sound that fuses the modern styling of Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional, Adam Gardner (vocals/guitar), Britton Campbell (drums), Charlie Springhart (bass guitar), and Dave Baronio (guitar) live, eat, and breathe their passion. Their passion is simply changing lives in this generation through the power of music. All members spawn from good, decent families where they were taught the values of hard work and raised with love. The same type of families that many people are raised in, yet many of these people never truly believe that they ARE special. Adam, 24, Britton, 24, Charlie, 24, and Dave, 21, have discovered their true passion and the ENERGY that they create when they write and play music. “The reason I do this is because I want to change someone’s life in a unique way, the same way that music has changed mine,” Adam announces.

Adam, Britton, and Charlie worked together in a previous group from St. Louis that had nationwide success as an independent band. They traveled together on multiple nationwide tours, including ‘04 & ’05 Warped Tours, sold 13,000 records completely independently (before the popularity of myspace and itunes), and built a strong fan base, as well as selling out 1000+ capacity local venues consistently. After the break-up of the former band, Adam, Britton, and Charlie went their own ways, never forgetting what they had accomplished at such a young age. For the following two years, Adam would continue to express himself through writing new music, topping his last musical work each time. Excited by the potential of these songs, he knew he had to find band members that shared his passion and called Britton and Charlie. They both felt the power in these new songs, motivating them to pursue their love for music once again. “I just knew I wasn’t where I was supposed to be anymore, the only time I’ve ever felt right is sharing the stage with my best friends and connecting with the people who enjoy our music. For the first time in our lives, we now understand that we can,” recalls Britton. They knew they could never give up on their dream again and that there would be no stopping them, despite any obstacles. They discovered guitar player Dave soon after he had moved to St. Louis from his native country of France to pursue his dream of playing music. In Adam’s words, “We feel like this was meant to be, not just coincidence. As if Dave was sent here to find us, his mentality and passion fit us so perfectly.” With Dave completing the four-piece, THIS IS ENERGY was formed.

Now, they have a burning passion to pass their ENERGY on to future generations and to inspire everyone large and small to DO SOMETHING and BE SOMEONE, to make an impact on the world around them in a positive way, and to send a message to the entire world “Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams.” The same philosophy that this band exudes through their own lives and in everything they do. There is no doubt that they are an unstoppable force, going to the very top, and they are bringing a generation with them.