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Tragic Orange is Phill Skiba (vocals), Christina Vitucci (drums), Jimmy Pavlis (bass), Steve Valdez(Guitar) and Victor Fakhoury (Guitar) The 5 piece rock band is originally from Long island New York, but they portray a very strong international phenomenon, with each member’s different ethnic background and north American upbringing, they have brought the missing link in the sound for today’s modern music.

The band was formed in 2005, and after many auditions and a very solid self titled album under their belt, the line up was finalized with the joining of Jimmy Pavlis on bass and Victor Fakhoury on guitar. The band quickly grew musically as the 5 members made sure to mold them selves on to one another’s inspirations and musical taste, with an endless amount of hours in the rehearsal studio the bands sound has gown and developed dramatically, Their melodic and haunting verses and brightly open hard hitting catchy choruses as well as their mind invading sing along vocals, won’t stop ringing in the listeners head.

They have captured the hearts of many fans thru their unique musicianship, Christina’s power drumming reminiscent of John Bonham keeps the strong back bone timing of the band in check , Jimmy’s hard thumping bass patterns and driving rhythms keeps you locked into the music, Steve’s V. playing creates a landscape of sound typically not heard out of a guitar , Vik’s rhythmic playing and worldly tripy effects makes you feel the trance within, and finally Phill’s soaring melodies and lucid, poetic lyrics reaches like a hand to grab your mind and make you feel every word that is utterd out of his heart, drilled it into yours.

Their stage presence has been known to be one of the most energetic experiences crowds have witnessed, the band has performed on numerous stages; ending 2007 with over a 100 shows played in and out of state in front of many fans that remain loyal to the music the madness and the method behind the Tragic… Tragic orange’s musical and lyrical journey consists of all walks of life, the ups and downs the bright and dark, spiritual and sexual, aggression and confusion; examining what’s on the minds of the youth of this generation but light hearted enough to enjoy this chaotic party. Keep your eyes open and your ears to the ground for tragic orange’s accelerating momentum towards success; exploding on to the scene soon for the world to hear.