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The Switch
Origin	Pittsburgh, PA
Genre(s)	Rock, Pop, Pop Punk
Years active	2001–present
Label(s)	Walt Disney Records
Members
Rob - Vocals AJ - Drums Jed - Guitar "The Ponch" - Bass

1 Band History
2 Band members
3 Discography
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Band History

With one of the most energetic and entertaining live shows this side of the equator, The Switch will most definitely leave you gasping for air! Hailing from a small suburb of Pittsburgh, PA, this POWER POP experience has rocked the hearts of thousands in just a few short years. Emerging with a unique style that has been kid tested and mother approved", yet still speaking the universal language of rock, they have broken stereotypical barriers with 3-part harmony and driving compositions.

The Switch independently released their first full length album titled "General Nuisance" in August 2001, with another independent full length titled, "The Great Soda Punk Addiction" releasing in 2003 that received great reviews from local critics. The "Make It Count EP" was released on February 18, 2005 to a SOLD OUT crowd and pre-sold over 1,500 copies. The "Make It Count EP" went on to independently sell over 6,000 copies in the first few months of its release.

The Switch is no stranger to life on the road. 2006 saw them playing well over 180 shows, and embarking on several national tours, including past tours with STELLAR KART (Word), Last Tuesday (Mono vs. Stereo) and The Fold (Tooth and Nail). The Switch has also had the opportunity to share the stage with such artists as: Dashboard Confessional, Relient K, Switchfoot, Anberlin, Everlife, Emery, Family Force 5, The RX Bandits, Houston Calls, Punchline, Blindside, Project 86, Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, Superchi[k], Sanctus Real, Hawk Nelson, FM Static, Stellar Kart, Skillet, Pax217,Kids In The Way, Roper, Ace Troubleshooter and many more.

With determination, ambition, and an unmatched work ethic, The Switch is in forward motion, winning over the world one set of headphones at a time! Stay Tuned, The Switch will be taking over a city near you before you know it!¹

[edit] Band members

Current:

Rob - Vocals
AJ - Drums
Jed - Guitar, Vocals
"The Ponch" - Bass

Former:

Matt - Bass, Vocals

[edit] Discography

Release date	Title	Label
August 2001	General Nuisance	Independent
2003	The Great Soda Punk Addiction	Independent
February 18, 2005	Make It Count EP	Independent
2005	Stay Tuned	Independent
June 28, 2008	Life Under The Big Top	(Unknown)