Destined to make a serious impact on the pop landscape, Push Play is Long Island, NY’s answer to the flood of teen/tween. Recently dubbed the "new fab four" by Newsday, this band of 4 fresh faced boys have also been featured on the cover of the NY Times (Long Island Section), on the cover of Newsday, in Tiger Beat/Bop, J-14 and Popstar! Magazine, at the Z100 Zootopia Preshow at the Izod Center, on MTV's TRL and in many other incredible media situations usually only attainable by famous major label acts. The band has become a household name in NY, selling out or playing near capacity shows at the legendary Irving Plaza, at Nokia Theatre – where they were the first unsigned band ever to grace the stage there - and at The Blender Theatre at Gramercy in the span of the last 9 months. Their first CD release, “Deserted”, stayed in the top 100 for the first 2 weeks on iTunes, which is unheard of by an unsigned band that had not begun touring outside the tri-state area.
The quartet consists of CJ Baran, lead singer, rhythm guitarist and keyboards, Steve Scarola, lead guitarist and keyboards, Nick DeTurris, bass, and Derek Ries, drummer. They are smart and charismatic and true role models, engaging fans at every performance and managing to build their fan base one fan at a time.
What sets them apart from the rest is quite simple: PURPOSE! Their Push Play for Purpose campaign has received national recognition as they made their way to other states donating their performance to helping people in need. Their philanthropic efforts through this "Purpose" tour have enabled them to raise over $100,000 for a multitude of charities and to perform for free at all of the events.
This upcoming summer Push Play will be releasing their second album, “FOUND”. The button’s been pushed, all systems are a go, and there is no turning back now; “position changed they’re ready for the next round!” to quote lyrics from their smash single THE LIFE! and for Push Play, the life has only begun.
Hey Cj my friend and I were at the concert in florida (7/17/08)I loved it.And at the end my friend Allison was going to the bathroom and she saw you and her mouth dropped when you said hi!!!!!!!!
Push Play wants to make a difference! That is why they have entered into their "Push Play for Purpose Tour" with zeal!
"We want to help this world in any way we can and if it means giving ourselves through our performance, well, why not," says lead singer and guitarist CJ Baran.
It's about helping those in need and they feel that if they donate their performance, it will help various fundraisers to make their goals in raising funds for their charity of choice.
"We have decided to take this winter and spring and make a commitment to play our hearts out," adds Steve Scarola, lead guitarist and keyboards. Push Play is certainly making strides in this area and wants the fan to know that they are beyond appreciative. "We can't believe the reception we've been receiving and while we are riding up the ladder, why not bring along as many as possible?" asks Derek Ries, drummer.
Be on the lookout for every benefit performance and keep in mind that Push Play is not just your every day band. "We are using our edge to make a difference and we think it is working unbelieveably well," says Nick Deturris, bassist.
And the people on the outside looking in are now agreeing! Keep Push Play on your radar and see the difference unfold!
yes guys it's cj here i'm sorry if can't reply to comments as fast as i can i will reply to every single one of them just give me some time NOTE:color=red>i don't accept graphic,music or video comments i'm not so into that i appreciate word comments cause i believe that comes from your heart and yes my band mates (steve,derick,nick) and mandy some times logs in here cause i ask them to cause i don't log in everyday just tell me if you wanna chat with them ;) leave us lots and lots of comments ;) yes so please do not beg me for comment i can't reply immadetly ;) peace
oh yeah if you an please come to pur concerts and buy are album :) i love all of you thanks
push play rocks!!! anyways umm cj you're so cute well see ya plz comment back thx !!
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