The Maine is an alt-rock band from Tempe, Arizona. In two short years The Maine has managed to have sold out concerts and be on the front pages of magazines such as AP (Alternative Press Magazine) and Substreem . Their first album Cant Stop, Wont Stop  has been re-released with new songs and videos which you can find on iTunes’s or any electronic store. They also have two EPs including  their cover of Akon’s “Wanna Love You”.

The five member band is made up of lead singer John O’Callaghan, lead guitarist Jared Monaco, Pat Kirch on drums, Kennedy Brock guitar and vocals and Garret Nickelsen playing Bass. At first John O was really scared performing in front of people then he over came his fears and look  at him now! As for how The Maine originally formed their band it was the incredible work of Pat Kirch. Their major influences are Third Eye Blind, Death Cab for  Cutie and Ivory. The song “Coast of the Maine” by Ivory was the where they got their name. 

Their hit songs are “Into Your Arms” and “Everything You Ask For”. The band writes all their own songs putting their heart into their music. Although the songs seems like they're about girls  in an interview John O said their songs are more about going through life and experience and going in and out of relationships. When listening I know their music touches many hearts because the sound and the lyrics are amazing. The Maine is currently on tour through November, 2009. If you’re a fan go see them live! I recently went to see them play in San Francisco, they are amazing, their chemistry and energy on stage is outstanding. The Maine sounds just as good live as on their recordings.

Listen Here, To Into Your Arms:

A few nights back I went to a gig, my first in all my 18 years on this planet. I got to see three bands, so for my first gig, it was pretty good. I liked that I got to see bands that were not yet famous. There weren't huge crowds at the event. And while the energy of a big concert is more infectious because the band pumps you up to sing and dance like crazy, gigs are cool because you can explore new music.

By: Alex Deveaux

I’ve been playing the bass since July 14th of last year and the reason why I chose to play the bass is because my history teacher taught me how to play iron man on the bass. So after that I wanted to learn how to play any and everything I could. I bought myself an ibenez gio series bass guitar and took lessons from my history teacher. A few weeks later I learned how to play the minor scale on e.