The Simpleminded was formed in the summer of 2001 by Ryan Starnes (guitar, vox), Aaron Straus (bass, vox), Drew Freeburn (guitar), and Justin Ramage (drums). The band split up in the fall when Drew and Ryan went away to college. Shortly after Aaron Straus resurrected the band with Justin and close friend Chris Mello (guitar). Ryan had come back from college, so the four of them headed up some new songs. The following summer Drew had returned and rejoined. Ryan was bumped up to lead vocals leaving Chris and Drew to handle the guitars. The 5-piece lost Justin about a year later, but was able to continue with the help of Aaron Hunt on drums. In 2004 the band took a hiatus and Aaron Hunt joined up with Seabird. Currently, Frank Harrison has been playing drums for the band. New material is in the works.
The Simpleminded has had the privilege to play with such national acts as: Matchbook Romance, Silverstein, Tokyo Rose, Spoken, Pillar, Last Tuesday, Stavesacre, Ghoti Hook, Nuclear Saturday, and Seven Ten Split.
The guys also played many shows with their local amigos: Abigail, Out of Reach, Spur of the Moment, Krinj, Scallywagon, Death Through Adam, The Curbsquirrels, Hello Shelby, Lightweight Holiday, On Side Red, Random Heroes, Hekura, Good By March, Alone at 3AM, Touch Apu, Blueprint Coalition, Bottom Line, and Mint 6 Ten.
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