Starting Over by Katie Horner

Looking for a way to time travel back to the 90’s? The SpokaneWashington based band, Starting Over has the sound to do just that. Members of the band are Guitarist Brian Howard, bassist Andrew Wallender and new to the band, drummer Jake West. After West joined the band a few moths back, starting over is exactly what their doing.

Starting Over began in 2004 and by 2006 had an EP entitled Picking Up the Pieces. From that EP, the band got the public listening through local tours and airing their live music on local radio stations like Rock 94.5 in Spokane, WA. These days Starting Over’s main goal is to hit up the studios in January and record a full length album. Then after, travel to different states and reach more people. Their upcoming tour will take them through the states of Oregon, California and other areas of Washington. (Visit www.myspace.com/startingoverband for tour dates and details).

Many of the member’s source of writing motivation come from everyday life experiences as a band as well as their experiences with and as friends. This being the driving force behind much of their music, it was easy for Howard to sum up the band name. “[Starting Over]…is something everyone has to do in their life, so it relates to all of us.” The band’s musical influences include artists such as Rise Against, Face to Face and Hot Water Music.

With their punk sound and almost grunge appearance, it’s not surprising that most of their fan base is located in Western Washington. “We have a very positive response over there [in Western Washington], more so than our home shows actually,” said Howard.

Whether a 90’s punk fan or not, you’ll be impressed with this talented young threesome. Keep a look out for them to come to your town around February or March 2008.

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