The Maine - Pour Some Sugar On Me (Def Leppard Cover) at Warped Tour 2009 San Francisco.

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http://www.myspace.com/themaine

About The Maine:

You're the type that knows what music is all about. The careful melodies, the heartfelt lyrics, the catchy hooks and vocal harmony. To you, it doesn't matter whether a band wears matching t-shirts or whether they take the stage sporting the latest trend. It's all about the music. And that's a good thing, because The Maine feels the very same way.

Hailing from Tempe, Arizona, The Maine throw their hearts and souls into making genuinely good music, no matter the image. Noted for their fun, fresh rock and their smart mix of originality and polished talent, The Maine creates the type of music you want to play with the windows rolled down, the wind through your hair and the warm sun on your face. With down-to-earth lyrics and a bright energy, it's no surprise that success has come quickly for the rock quintet who forged their identity as a band before some members had even finished high school. The group got its start in early 2007, when bass player Garrett Nickelsen and drummer Pat Kirch teamed up on a new project. Knowing they needed to find a great vocalist they asked a friend, John O'Callaghan to audition during a local party. As he sung his take on an Ivory song they were quickly convinced that John was a perfect fit. Ivory later proved an important inspiration again when the group decided to name their band after Ivory's song "The Coast of Maine." The stage was set for an exciting tour, and The Maine made their way across the nation with the likes of Brighten and The Morning Light, burning up every night as they attempted to sleep in their hot Suburban. Joined by guitarist and vocalist Kennedy Brock not long into the tour, The Maine rounded out the lineup when they asked guitarist Jared Monaco to become a part of the band.

The Maine's abilities and efforts hadn't gone unnoticed on the road. Fearless Records president Bob Becker had taken note of the memorable group after seeing them play their first show in Southern California. Fearless kept in touch with them throughout the summer, encouraging their progress. Just as soon as the tour ended, The Maine decided to sign with the label and their lives as members of the Fearless family began. "It felt right playing for Fearless," says vocalist John O'Callaghan. "We explored other options, but it was an easy decision."

Now with Fearless behind them, Pat and Garrett worked to finish high school while the band set its sights on an EP. Playing as many shows as they could, The Maine tackled their first EP while maintaining a strong presence online, building a solid relationship with fans as they spent hours on MySpace every night. "Our main focus from the beginning was definitely to respond to as many messages as we could," says guitarist Jared Monaco. "It helped get the word out, and we connected with the kids."