The Draft are a band featuring

Hot Water Music Hot Water Music is an American punk rock band formed in October 1994 and based in Gainesville, Florida. Since their formation, the group has consisted of Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard on shared lead vocals and guitars, bass guitarist Jason Bl ...

members

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, George Rebelo and

Chris Wollard Chris Wollard (born 1975) is an American singer and musician. He is best known as the vocalist and guitarist of the post-hardcore band Hot Water Music, which he co-founded with co-vocalist and co-guitarist Chuck Ragan, drummer George Rebelo and ...

. The band also features

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Todd Rockhill of Black Cougar Shock Unit, Discount and a host of other Gainesville,

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based acts. The Draft formed soon after the departure of singer/guitarist

Chuck Ragan Charles Allen Ragan (born October 30, 1974) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the guitarist and vocalist of the band Hot Water Music. Ragan has also released a variety of solo material, including a series of 7-inches on ...

from

. The three remaining members of the band wanted to continue making music together, but decided not to continue under the Hot Water Music name, choosing instead to start fresh. In 2006, The Draft began touring. Their debut album, '' In a Million Pieces'', was released on September 12, 2006. On March 13, 2007, The Draft released a self-titled digital EP through all major music download services.Epitaph Records: The Draft - The Draft
In mid-October 2007, The Draft released the We'll Never Know/Hard to Be Around It 7" on

No Idea Records No Idea Records is an American independent record label based in Gainesville, Florida which focuses on punk rock and its sub-styles and produces both vinyl records and compact discs. The label also organizes The Fest, an independently operated ...

. The two songs are also available through

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. The Draft reunited for a tour in summer 2013.

Discography

Full Length Albums

* '' In a Million Pieces'' - 2006, Epitaph Records

EPs

* ''

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'' - 2007, Epitaph Records, Digital EP * We'll Never Know/Hard to Be Around It - 2007, No Idea Records, 7" Vinyl and Digital EP

References

External links

The Draft on MyspaceInterview with Jason Black of The Draft on Late Night Wallflower
{{DEFAULTSORT:Draft, The Epitaph Records artists Musical groups from Gainesville, Florida American post-hardcore musical groups 2006 establishments in Florida Musical groups established in 2006