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Band members

Current lineup

*Kevin Calaba – vocals, guitar *Jason Bell – guitar, vocals *Daniel Orvik –

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Past members

*Moxley Stratton – bass guitar

Frequent guest members

* Jeff Klein – guitar, piano

Discography

*'' Stars of Track and Field'' (2003) on No Logo Records *''You Came Here for Sunset Last Year'' (2005) on Mad Recordings *''

'' (2006) on Wind-Up Records *'' A Time for Lions'' (2009) on Wind-Up Records

References

External links

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