The Band

Midwest Avenue

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The Band Scott Joseph Phares - Lead Vocalist - Rythm Guitar - Songwriting - Bass Josh Phares - Bass - Vocals - Songwriting - Guitar Scott R. Phares - Drums Jeff Phares - Vocals - Lead/Rythm Guitar Midwest Avenue BIO Midwest Avenue started out as just two members, with a different name, which was Standing Alone. Scott Joseph Phares and Josh Lee Phares, two guitars and two vocalists. Writing songs and playing a few small acoustic gigs. Scott, Josh, and Scott J.s dad Scott R. Phares would get together every now and then and play, then Joshs dad Jeff would join in on the jam sessions. Coming into November of 2003 the North Greene High School choir instructor Mrs. Cathy Brockman asked Scott J. Phares if him and the band would like to perform at the concert, she always talked about the potential of the group, and wanted to get us some exposure. Then the practice began with the line up of Scott J. Phares, Josh Phares, Jeff Phares, and Scott R. Phares. They then made theyre debut on December 7th. After that the next step was to pursue a CD, so taking that thought they went to Everett Bugg, which had a home recording studio to cut the demo CD. With the genre they played hasnt been specified, some say, its New Rock, Alt. Rock, just one word to describe it Originative style music. Midwest Avenue TIMELINE 2002 Began writing and recording acoustic demos and decided on band name Standing Alone. Won best new artist on the Online Unsigned Artist Awards. http://unsignedartistawards.cjb.net/ 2003 Interview and featured as The Spotlight Artist in the January and February issue of the online music magazine called No Deal Magazine. http://nodealmag.tk/ Offered a management contract from the Gene Michaels Management Company, but the band declined due to disagreements on the terms and Josh Phares moving to California. Changed band name from Standing Alone to Midwest Avenue Started practice as full band, Scott J. Phares, Josh Phares, Jeff Phares, & Scott R. Phares. Played at the Kampsville Legion in Kampsville, Il., during the break time of the band that was playing there. Made official debut at the North Greene High School on December 7th, 2003. Played a small Acoustic show at local Hardees in White Hall, Il. Just finished recording the demo CD and began sending to record labels and radio stations.