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The Waterloo Ontario based indie rock band Here and There has its early roots in a collection of acoustic songs written by vocalist/guitarist Dan Rochester. Dan was later joined by guitarist Andrew Terry as the two played a handful of acoustic open mics and began to work out the songs.





Soon after this, Dan's brother Matt joined the fold playing drums, and the songs began to take on new forms. Finally, Michael Terry, Andrew's brother and Dan's friend since childhood picked up the bass guitar to round out the group.


Since those beginnings the foursome has developed a unique rock sound with jam elements drawing from a diverse range of musical influences including Led Zeppelin, Jeff Buckley, Tool, Radiohead, Dave Matthews Band, Matthew Good, Rush, Bill Hicks and others.


The band?s defining feature is the dynamism of both their live sets and their recordings. From the melody-driven, Nietzsche-inspired Hold On to the haunting, brooding and vocally astounding Idle Hands, the band keeps audiences riveted with a driving rhythm section, a clash of sound offered by the use of an electric and an acoustic guitar and soaring vocal work.


Based out of Waterloo, the band is currently touring Ontario and parts of Quebec. They?ll be buidling provincially what they have already established locally: a loyal, grassroots following. "The band came together out of principles and philosophy," says guitarist Andrew Terry, "when we started to jam together there was a feeling of a message coming out, one of peace and understanding, but not without elements of our frustration about what we see as obvious shortcomings in our society. We want to help build a community."


Check out this up and coming Ontario indie rock band's web site at www.hereandthere.com