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Formed in 2005, Modena began as a 3-part idea: a jam between Derek Daigle on the drums, James Carlson on guitar, and lead signer Jordan Ait produced a music filled with raw emotion directly from the player's minds, without the filter of the preplanned riff. The three quickly realized their combined potential for musical success and set out to find a bassist who could match their abilities. Unfortunately, due to prior scholarly commitments, Jordan left to band to attend UNC-Wilmington. James stepped in and performed the role of lead singer as he and Derek practiced and wrote. Finally, in January 2006 they found an immediate connection upon trying out bassist Justin 'Stewy' Stewart of Durham, NC. After only one session, they had found the right mix for a project they began to call Modena.

Though the three band members had found solace in each other's work, they needed a charismatic frontman to round out their sound; in March 2006 Justin Womble was added to the lineup as guitarist/lead singer, and James returned to background vocals. Justin brought a new sense of enthusiasm to Modena, blending in with the existing group to form a unique sound that resonated strongly with the entire band. Their reputation quickly spread through word-of-mouth, cultivating a dedicated and growing fanbase. With a complete lineup and a demo of original songs, Modena stands poised at the forefront of a new generation of bands, ready to return Chapel Hill to its creative roots as a musical oasis and hurl rock back to the top of the artistic hierarchy.