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Making It Right
12+ albums
about
Formed in the suburbs of Boston by the three high school friends of Brendan Cahill (vocals/keyboards), Myke Doyle (drums) and Mike Johnson (bass) in 2001, Making It Right (MIR) has always been a bit of an anomaly in a local music scene saturated with clones. The band began as a guitar-less trio, which initially gained some strange reactions at shows around the area. However, their unique and catchy take on piano based music began to gain much attention in the area. After all, this was still a group of kids who grew up on punk rock, they just happened to choose a different method for showcasing their influences. Soon enough, MIR’s live show became the talk of the area. Their remarkably catchy, upbeat, and danceable sound in combination with an energetic stage presence made them a live show not to miss. 2004 marked a turning point for the band, as everyone finally made the big move out from the suburbs and into the city. “Living in Boston has provided us with so many more opportunities,” remarks Doyle. “We’ve met some great people and are able to play more and more shows with some bands we’ve always admired.” Most importantly though, MIR found a new member in guitarist/vocalist Nate Elgart shortly after their move, who also happens to be a bona fide zookeeper. Hearing “I am the heart of a lion” (from the new track “A Loveless Science”) coming from someone who actually works with such animals on a day to day basis just sounds that much more convincing. Elgart, a great songwrit