Saccharine-sweet choruses and bursts of kinetic energy are packed into each and every of Just The Kid's songs. The Quad Cities natives meld a diverse array of pop, rock and hip-hop into dance floor ready tracks that ooze with a vitality in a scene that's too often dominated by haircuts instead of hooks.
The quintet - consisting of vocalist Jordan "Roldy" Teel, guitarists Paul Bridgford and Derek Esp, bassist Jonathan "Jonny" Guyton and drummer Bryce Schroeder, formed in February 2009 combining members of two local bands Bridgeford and 9heart21. Combined, group members have performed with the likes of bands like All Time Low, The Rocket Summer and Hit The Lights.
With experience already under their belts, Just The Kid wasted no time writing and recording. In July 2009, they released Keep It Fun!, their debut EP.
Keep It Fun! is not only just a title. It's the band's modus operandi. "We all have agreed that we think our music is feel good music," says guitarist Paul Bridgford. "There's always an upbeat vibe to our shows, and we try to project that image as well."
Just the Kid provides itself on the skyrocketing zest of their live performances. With songs like the anthemic "Come Baby Come (Tell Me What You Want)", Just The Kid infects the crowd with irresistible energy. "We get people to dance at our shows," he says. "A lot of our songs have sing along and gang vocals that the crowd really likes to take part in."
Even with a brand new EP turning heads, Just The Kid is not prepared to slow down any time soon. The self described ambitous and hard working group have more than half a dozen songs ready for a future release.
Just The Kid may have started as a compromise between two lesser groups, but there's no compromise for the vision they have now. "We're always looking to have a good time," says Bridgford.
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i can't feel the feeling of love... HELP!!!
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i love your music!! ^_^ Oct 19
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Janette
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JORDAN! ok relly weird i just was browsing on here and i was just randomly clicking on bands profiles. and just as i was about to click out i saw that it says hometown aledo! then i recognized you! sooo random! ok just thought i would say HIII! and i looooove the music you have up! - Janette (Erins roommate) Oct 19
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Gianni Massaro
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Hello! We're an indie/dance rock band from Virginia called The Saltine Project. We really dig your tunes. ROCK ON!!! Much love, http://www.purevolume.com/thesaltineproject Oct 18
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Fourth Dimension
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Hey, please give us a listen at http://www.purevolume.com/4thd Our EP is due out by the end of the month. Please leave comments and feedback, it would really help us out. Thanks! Oct 18
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paulo cruz
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HEY guys! This KID needs your support! He's only 14 years old and he's trying his best to write some good songs. PLEASE LISTEN! www.purevolume.com/crambola Oct 18
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onegoaloneplan
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i'll keep this short and sweet: i'm entered in a singing comp for high-school kids and basically if i win Sony Music Australia will sign me to a contract. all i need is for the word about my video to spread around, reckon you could help? (Register/Vote and become my fan, or just tell your mates) http://myschoolact.com/acts/falling-in-july (if you could it'd make my year, otherwise i hope you have a great day.) david :) Oct 18
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Alex Einhorn
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thumbs up. Oct 17
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Ben Lifson
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If you like JUST THE KID check me out at purevolume.com/whenyousaysurrender you wont regret it! Oct 16
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willshellz
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like JUST THE KID? how does this guy compare?? purevolume.com/sandboxczar Oct 16
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shh ima ninja ^_^
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hey, you guys are good! (: Oct 15
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*Clarissa*
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Wow these guys should totally tour with Stileta City! Oct 15
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emily
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awsome u guys! keep it up!:D Oct 15
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Coco
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THIS IS AMAZING BAND!! LUV YAH! Oct 15
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Billy Millman
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Hey,I'm an indie singer songwriter and just finished recording my first demo. You can find me at www.purevolume.com/acrosstheuniverse If you could post a comment letting me know what you think I would appreciate it so much. Thank you. Oct 14
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aliem
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lyrics! XD over the past day and a half, i listened to the songs and got almost all the lyrics wrong except the 'woah' and 'yeah' bits :p Oct 14
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