Take Zero's Big Chance

This Sunday Take Zero will be preforming at the Space for the East Coast Inde Stage Battle of the Bands!!!! This contest will give us our perfect opportunity to play at the famous Warped Tour. Warped Tour this year includes bands such as Simple Plan, Go Radio, The Ready Set, and many many more.

The Date of the show is February 13th! Take Zero will be playing at 5:30! So make sure you get there as early as you can! The reason we call out to you fans, besides the fact you are all totally awesome, is that 30% of the judges final vote depends on how many fans we bring. So the more fans, the better!

GRAND PRIZE: One lucky band will be sent to play a date on The East Coast Indie Stage which will be appearing this summer on the VANS WARPED TOUR. Along with that some cool stuff from our sponsors as well as an awesome other prizes and the respect of your peers of course!

We will be playing.....

Dont Care!
45 Minutes to Hell!
When in doubt use grenades!

If you need a ride would would LOVE to give you one! Rock on take zero fans!!!!

The Space is located in Hamden CT, Aprox 20 minutes away from Fairfield and 30 Minutes from Westport! The Address is 295 Treadwell Street. I hope to see you all there!


We HOPE to see you all there!!!!!!

get to Know the Band: Richard Granger

                               Richard Granger is the Lead Singer and Front Man of Take Zero

A personally written Bio by Richard Granger:

He was born is South Africa and it was always his dream to sing in a band. His dream has come true. The front man of Take Zero has been with the band since the very beginning and was the founder of the band. He always focuses on giving the crowd a good show and a good time. He works constantly to make sure that his voice is the best it can be. He takes much pride in the band and always tries his hardest. He is studying many different front men and singers who have had alot of success and he wishes to match his idols.

                                                                          Richard Granger Singing his heart out!




Richards Favorite....


Band: Avenged Sevenfold
Song: Every man has a molly - Say Anything
Musician: Corey Taylor
Microphone Brand: Blue
Live Band: Does it offend you, Yeah?
Live Song: We are Rockstars - Does it offend you, yeah?
Brand of Guitar: ESP
Food: Pizza
Drink: Mnt Dew
Dessert: Chocolate Ice CreamTV Show: South Park
Movie: Star Wars
Color: Purple
Sport: Snowboarding
Season: SUMMA!!!!!!!!


Did you know?
   Richard was the very first member of Take Zero. He originally started out as the Drummer of Take Zero. He decided to fool around one day with a microphone and decided he preferred singing. Richard was born in South Africa. The first song Richard every wrote was Hope. He has only been singing for 1 and a half years. He occasionally plays guitar for Take Zero using his Gibson SG and his Ovation standard. Richard also played acoustic open mics from time to time for extra practice!

If you have any other questions about Richard Granger comment below!

Get to Know the Band: Michael Orent

Michael Orent is the Lead Guitarist of Take Zero

                                             Michael Orent of Take Zero

A Take Zero Bio about Michael Orent:

Born in CT, and from the moment he could speak, would sing along to his favorite music. Music is his favorite thing in the world, and there is nothing he would rather be doing then playing with his friends inTake Zero. He has been in Take Zero since october 2009. He loves what he is doing and is very committed and focused on the music.

                                                          Michael Chillin Like a Bro


Michaels Favorite.......
Band: Fight Star
Song: A walk through Hell - Say Anything
Musician: Joe Satriani
Brand of Guitar: PRS
Food: Pasta
Drink: Coke
Dessert: Chocolate Ice Cream
TV Show: Adventure Time
Movie: Star Wars 
Color: Blue


Did You Know?
...Michael Orent was the 4th and final member to join Take Zero. He not only plays guitar in the band but he also does some backup vocals. He also often forgets what he is talking about. He plays both a Gibson Les Paul and an Ibenez F-5470 with Take Zero

If you have anymore questions or comments about Michael Orent, Post Below!


Dude Awesome!

Get to know the band: Charlie Lo Presti

Charlie Lo Presti is the bassist of Take Zero.

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                                                Charlie Lo Presti of Take Zero


Here is a Bio Written about Charlie Lo Presti


Born in White Planes New York, has allways loved music. Was the third member to join Take Zero and is and will allways be commited to playing in Take Zero. I have been playing bass since 6th grade and loves almost every type of music. Being in Take Zero has helped my bass playing skill trememdiously. Lookin foreward to the future and what take zero will be doing.

                                                      Charlie Lo Presti Jammin' on the Bass


Charlie Lo Prestis favorite....
Band: Red Hot Chilly Peppers
Song: Don't forget me - RHCP
Food: Pasta
Musician: Flea
Quote: Neah..... I play bass
Drink: Orange Juice
Guitar Brand: Spector
Movie: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Sport: Snowboarding
Color: Purple

Did You Know...?
Charlie Lo Presti has only one Kidney and once had a mohawk. Charlie is know by his friends as "tic" and Fracisicicicio Burmingham. He won a 20 dollar raffle in 2006, the grand prize was a brand new 2006 Ford Mustang.

                                          Charlie Jammin on his brand new acoustic Bass



If you have any other questions or comments about Charlie Lo Presti comment below

Get to know the band: Josh Reedy

Josh Reedy is the drummer of Take Zero.

                                                                Josh "Greedy" Reedy

 Here is a personally written Bio of Josh Reedy..


I was born in Connecticut, I have always been fascinated with drumming, and music in general. I joined the band in March 2009. I cannot believe how much I have developed and how much my band-mates, and the band, Take Zero, have improved. I really performing with the band at awesome cool venues around the state. I also enjoy the entire writing process that Take Zero comes with. I enjoy the band more than anything else and i am very excited for the future. 

Josh's Favorite...
Band: Escape The Fate
Song: Bat Country - a7x
Food: Pizza
Musician: The Rev
Quote: do something that scares you every day 
Type of Gum: Five
Drink: Water
Movie: Zombieland
Nick Names: Geosh, Greedmaster, Greedy, Drumma, Dude




Josh is known by his friends as the guy who came up with: "Dude Awesome". He even wrote his own definition of it on urban dictionary.

If you have any more questions about Josh Reedy! Post Below!

Take Zero at Toads Place

The last show, January 13th, was at Toads Place in New Haven.  It was a great high energy show with great sound and cool lighting. Take Zero played their most recently written song "45 Minutes to Hell" for the first time in this set. Take Zeros' other most recent song "Psychopaths and Hypocrites" was also played live for the second time ever. 

 Here are some pictures taken by fans of Take Zero

                                                     Richard Granger (right) Michael Orent (Left)

                                                     Michael Orent

                                                     Richard Granger

                                                    Charlie Lo Presti

                                                     Josh Reedy

Our next show will be on February 18th at the Space in Hamden CT. Don't forget to bring your friends and family. It's going to be another awesome show. Take Zero also hopes to play a new song on the 18th of February.

PEACE!

Take Zero