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Members: AJ, Gary, Michael

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BELOW THE STITCH includes four unique individuals with diverse backgrounds merging to create a bold, musical statement. BELOW THE STITCH combines many different writing styles to bring forth a heavy driven sound with undeniable melody. Musical influences range from rock, funk, shred, pop and metal. The raw emotion captured in this band's material is sure to wake up a new generation of music lovers and remind the previous of why they love energy filled music. BELOW THE STITCH has been the support act for many national acts, playing before thousands. BELOW THE STITCH is an explosive, dynamic group of live performers with the ability to capture their intensity in the studio. The band has just released its debut album "Never Walk Alone", filled with arena style anthems. This is a group leaning on each others different playing experiences to make their own resonant style. Look for these guys to bring new excitement to the rock world beginning 2011.

ANTHONY JAMES "AJ" FRATTO: Vocals

"The Beast From The East" is the live wire that spearheads BTS. The infectious compatibility between my bandmates and myself are apparent through our motivational metal. I feed off their onslaught and proceed to embrace anything that crosses my path. Emotionally driven, AJ's heart and soul set the standard as a conscientious showman. I live for the crowd; we together are active participants in this beautiful assembly of sound. I consider our band to be "the peoples champ". After all, the people are what it's all about. I'm so proud they allow us to be a representative of their culture and spirit. We will NOT let them down.

GARY HUMPHREY: Guitars

Playing stringed instruments since the age of 8, music has always been present in Garys life. Having a strong love for the live performance, he has been playing gigs since sixteen. Though Gary is able to break a song down to its subtle elements, his true nature in playing is all out, energy driven riffs. The tendency for most guitar players is to over play. Surround yourself with great players, and you can create something great with more understandable elements. To me its better to feed off the energy of the group around me.

MICHAEL LUKERS: Drums

Michael has performed many styles of music since he began this journey. Some of Lukers' inspirations come from influential artists such as Johan Langell, Snowy Shaw, Vik Foxx, Shannon Larkin and Mark Zonder (to name drop just a few). Michael has the ability to push Below The Stitch's music while also letting the "experience" breathe. "I love being one of the five driving and visual entities behind his band. Staring out from behind my kit is a feeling that pumps through my blood every day. We try to entertain as one big machine and when this band can move the crowd with high energy, then it's a good show.

JOE HAMMOND: Bass Guitar

The slamming low-end frequencies found on Below The Stitch's album are produced live by bassist extraordinaire Joe Hammond. Playing since the age of ten, Joe has found himself in the role as the monster bassist of Below The Stitch. Possessing an extreme talent for finding the groove, he also ventures into the spotlight without taking away from the overall song structure. Joe's interpretations of the BTS material comes from studying such performers as Steve Harris, Joe DeBiase and John Entwistle. Joe's experience on the instrument gives him a confident aura and wild inner strength, which is what made him the natural choice for Below The Stitch. A man on a mission to entertain you on stage and in the studio...