Yep, this the part where we introduce the band. I thought it'd be best to let everyone introduce themselves, so let's all get to know one another! Because...well damnit do I need a reason for everything?! But first, a brief history lesson.

It was a long and tiring drive home from Florida in October of 2003. Matt and Steve had been on vacation with Matt's mom and sister, and conversation was running dry in the car ride.

"I'm thinking of starting a band." Steve said.

"Oh. Cool." Matt replied, hardly enthused at the time. He had played bass a few years back, but never really gotten into it. It wasn't until he got back that he realized just how much he had missed it.

At the same time, Connor and James were considering starting up their own musical adventure. This idea was given to them by their friend Nat. The original band consisted of Nat, Connor, James and Matt. They had no drummer and only practiced once.

Soon after, Nat left informally to join another project. Matt, Connor and James found themselves lacking a drummer with only weeks to the Coffee House show at which they were to make their debut. James provided the solution, enlisting the help of friend and drum star Xia. Together they practiced in Connor's garage until they were kicked out and relegated to the living room.

As Coffee House approached in May 2004, the band buckled down and practiced like hell, working out three songs they would perform: 25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago, Hello Time Bomb by Matthew Good, and an alternate version of Whole Lotta Love by Zepplin to which they would indubitably jam hardcore. They were well received at the show, and prepared for their next task: the end of the year assembly.

"I hated 25 or 6 to 4 at this point and never wanted to play it again. Ever." Matt says, and they didn't play it. With a timeslot of only 10 minutes, they busted out The White Stripes "Girl You Have No Faith In Medicine" with a powerful punch, then went back to a jazzed up version of Whole Lotta Love. The show was a success, and at this point Steve informed Matt the other band wasn't going to happen and he wanted to join. Everyone was cool, and at this point the name was decided upon: To Be Determined.

And so, the story of To Be Determined has begun. Together they shall forge onward, not backward! Upward, not onward! And always twirling, twirling, twirling towards freedom!

Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario

Instrument: Bass/Vocals

Gear: Some weird no-name four string. It says Renegade on it, so that makes me feel cool when I play it.

Favourite Music Style: Punk and Rock

Favourite Bands: Bad Religion, Franz Ferdinand, The White Stripes

Favourite Song: "Stranger than Fiction" - Bad Religion

Favourite TV Series: Seinfeld, Family Guy, Arrested Development

Least Favourite Band: That one that sucks real bad.

Quote: "I don't play."

Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario

Instrument: Electric Guitar

Gear: Sears brand six string electric

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Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario

Instrument: Electric Guitar

Gear: Aries Pro II MAGNA series' full bodied electric with floating bridge (blocked), Metal Zone MT-2 Distortion pedal, Danelectro Triple Wah pedal

Favourite Music Style: Rock of any kind, Blues

Favourite Bands: Jimmi Hendrix, Matthew Good, Audioslave/Rage Against the Machine, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Payable on Death, Pearl Jam, AC/DC, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Sloan, Tragically Hip, White stripes, Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd... to name a few

Favourite Song: Since I've Been Loving You - Led Zepplin

Favourite TV Series: The television is watching us while we watch it... I don't go near mine.

Least Favourite Band: Anything that ends with "Good Charlotte" and most things (there are exceptions) that took place in the 80's.

Place of Birth: Hamilton, Ontario

Instrument: Guitar

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Place of Birth: China

Instrument: Drums

Gear: My crazy sticks

Favourite Music Style: Rock and Jazz

Favourite Bands: Billy Talent

Favourite Song: Any Billy Talent songs

Favourite TV Series: I just watch whatever it's on.

Least Favourite Band: All loud-ass heavy metal.