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The Amaury began in May 2005 when drummer Derek Broomhead and bassist Collin Rocker joined lead singer and lyricist Mark Sandman and guitarist Corey Mastrangelo and together began working to create original music with a sound all their own.

Although young, these musicians have the talent and presence of bands with far more years of experience. Since their first live performance at the Basking Ridge Teen Center, where attendance reached record numbers and fans were turned away at the door, The Amaury has been thrilling their audiences with an energy and excitement that make fans keep coming back for more.

By the end of their first month playing together, The Amaury had won first place in the Charter Day Battle of the Bands in Basking Ridge, competing against ten bands older and more experienced than they. Soon recognized as an up and coming talent on the local music scene, The Amaury began appearing at venues including The Stone Pony, Hamilton Street Cafe, CBGB's and Bloomfield Avenue Cafe. In addition, the band always makes time for local events and fundraisers.

With the addition of second guitarist Chad Cook, The Amaury is stronger and tighter than ever. The band is especially proud to have played in the lineup of a fundraiser for VH1 Save the Music, held at the County College of Morris.

Most recently, the Amaury won first prize in the Jersey Shows Battle of the Bands held at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ. Over a 5 month period of time, they competed against 253 bands to win the title. Jersey Shows presented the band with an extensive prize package including a recording deal for a full length cd and a spot on the East Coast Indie Stage at Warped Tour 2007.

An extremely focused and motivated group of musicians, The Amaury is also deeply committed to supporting Rock the Earth, an environmental non-profit organization, and they donate a portion of all their proceeds to this charity.

Each member of the band adds his own unique style to their original compositions. Corey Mastrangelo's hardcore rhythm guitar showcases Chad Cook's more classic style guitar licks perfectly. At the heart of the band is Derek Broomhead, whose driving energy, passionate playing, and brilliant talent on drums creates the foundation for the entire band. Collin Rocker, who studies with bass legend Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane/Hot Tuna fame and Mike Visceglia, bassist for Suzanne Vega and Dar Williams, creates complex and soulful bass lines that complete one of the best rhythm sections in any young band performing today. Mark Sandman leads The Amaury with his range of vocal styles and an ability to draw the audience into their performance. With their intense breakdowns, powerful rhythms, and well thought lyrics that actually say something to their audience, The Amaury puts on a show that is not to be missed.

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