2nd Chance was given life by three brothers and the
common love they share for music, but more specifically Rock and
Roll.
"Family" always has played a large part in the dynamic of the
group, and will continue to do so for years to come. The band was actually
formed to take part in a benfit in an effort to help family during a difficult
time; At this point the chemistry was unmistakable, and it was clear that 2nd
Chance was going to become a life changing event for all of those
involved. Shortly hereafter, each member quit the bands they were working
with in order to devote more time and attention to 2nd Chance. A risky
move to be sure, as everyone involved was leaving paying gigs for the vision of
what 2nd Chance could (and was about to) become.
The next year or so was
spent solely in preparation and rehearsal, and the band chose to not entertain
numerous offers for gigging during this time. This is unheard of for most
"working" bands, but it was the direction that 2nd Chance wanted to move
in. The group wanted to be around for YEARS to come, and since "you don't
get a second chance to make a first impression", great pains were taken to
insure that all would be right for when the band was ready. 2nd Chance hit the
local scene around midway through 2006, and has been a staple of it ever since.
Although the band does travel, "home" is and always will be right here in the
Arkansas Valley, and the band loves playing here any oppurtunity that it
gets.
Even though the band is rooted in its love of all things Rock, ALL
styles of music are not only enjoyed but also drawn upon in many ways.
Rock and Roll will always be the heart of 2nd Chance, but it is certainly not
uncommon to hear the band delve into other styles of music. The band
decided to walk the fine line of playing the songs that they WANTED to play, but
to also give the people what they wanted to hear. As easy as this sounds,
it is comparable to walking a tightrope, and locally there is no band that can
pull this off on the level that 2nd Chance does.
In a never-ending
attempt to "take the music past where you found it", the love of music is also
being nurtured and passed along within the younger generation of the
family. The "Chancettes" are a group of lovely young ladies that are being
groomed to sing, play and perform as well. It just so happens that they
are all children of the members of 2nd Chance; and although not frequent it is
also not unheard of to see them "cut their teeth" and perform with the
band. When they do, it is always a real treat!
Above all else, it
just has to be stressed that 2nd Chance can be summed up in one word that has
been a recurring theme throughout: Family. This, combined with a
passion for music and performance, is what makes 2nd Chance such a
sucess.
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