Why Senses Fail Played Gigs At VFW Halls?

Garrett Zablocki had dreams of putting a band together. Advertising on the internet on a web page for musicians in 2002, he was contacted by Buddy Nielson, who is the band’s current singer. A friend of Garrett’s, Dave Miller, who was a background vocalist as well as a guitarist joined the band next. Miller and Garrett had played together previously in another band. Dan Trapp who had played with Dave Miller in a band before he joined Senses Fail, was taken on as a drummer. Mike Glita, who had been the drummer for Tokyo Rose, was the last to join the group

The band got a few gigs at VFW halls and lesser known clubs in the New Jersey area. By practicing every chance they got, determination to make it in the music circuit, and selling themselves to record labels Senses Fail started getting more play dates around New Jersey. Using the internet as their advertising agency also helped the band got the word out about themselves.

The band’s first release was in August of 2002. Released on ECA Records, From the Depths of Dreams was a six track extended play. Drive Thru Records released the album again on April 29, 2003. It had two extra tracks. Let It Enfold You was their first album. It was released on Vagrant Records, September 7, 2004. During 2004, more songs were recorded for the Let It Enfold You album and added as more people grew interested in the band.

The hard core music of Senses Fail was on it’s way, following the paths of bands before them such as Escape The Fate and The Used. In 2005, it was announced to the music world that Dave Miller, who played guitar for the group was leaving the band. Although it was announced that the decision was a mutual one, reports later from members of the group itself, denied this. New guitarist Heath Saraceno entered the picture shortly thereafter.

Tours with big name bands such as The Used followed. The Taste of Chaos Tour in 2006, the Warped Tour, and a headlining tour with The Sleeping and Alexisonfire. October 2007 found them on a 33 city tour with New Found Glory. This tour wrapped up in November. Credited with a cover of Suicidal Tendencies’ Institutionalized for the American Wasteland game soundtrack by Tony Hawk, it seems Senses Fail is on their way to the fame and fortune they were seeking.

Just recently, on December 8th, the band’s bassist, Mike Glita decided to leave Senses Fail to take on his own personal projects. The band has a follow up album that is in the works for Still Searching. An apology has been issued on the web site for the band telling all their fans that they will continue without Mike Glita and although it is deeply regretted. The band is working on their follow up album which will begin recording in March 2008.

For post hard core music and emotional music, Senses Fail, has followed in the footsteps of the bands that they credit with having the most influence on them. Jimmy Eats World, Jawbreaker, and The Promise Ring are just a few of the ones they feel have had an impact on their music. Look for upcoming tour information on this band as they are on their way to the top.


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