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The recent decline of rock music has been a slow and insidious cancer that Four Trips Ahead banded together nearly four years ago to combat. A closer look into their back catalogue and even more recent studio recordings reveals powerful material showcasing interesting melodies and sophisticated chord arrangements that many believe could be just what the doctor ordered. Four Trips Ahead dates back to 1996, when guitarist Brian Eisenpresser and bassist Dan Cassidy, friends since middle school in Long Island, formed the rock band, Need. Brian, Dan and drummer Dan Walsh all quickly achieved notoriety, critical acclaim and a steady fan base. Need grew to the level of accompanying established artists at prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, and grew as songwriters after producing three records independently. “Even as far back as the late nineties, we began to see the beginnings of what we are now dealing with in the rock genre/format, Brian remembers.” “There weren’t many rock bands that left a lasting impression on me…except one,” he adds. That other band was Smile Orange, fronted by booming tenor Peter Wilson. Smile Orange had also grown to a similar plateau. They gained an East Coast following and industry recognition through independently releasing three EPs, working with producers such as Steve Thompson (Guns n’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Korn, Blues Traveler, Butthole Surfers) and all together selling thousands of copies through consistent touring and college radio a