FEB 07: We are Push Play, a brand new band from Long Island, New York.
CJ (18) : vocals, guitar, keyboards
Steve (18) : lead guitar, backup vocals, keyboards
Nick (18) : bass
Derek (19) : drums
 CJ Baran
Lead Vocals, Rhythm
Guitar, Keyboard
Birthday:
02/13/90
I picked up my first guitar when I was about 8 years old. I played it for a month and
absolutely hated it! Then when I was 10 I picked my guitar back up to try to learn
"All the Small Things" by Blink 182. I began to love the guitar. It became my life, an
obsession. In the 6th grade I started my first band; however, there was one problem.
We had no bass player. I met Nick on the first day of school. I nagged him everyday to
buy a bass and join my band "Kaution". Finally, he cracked and got a bass for
Christmas and joined the band. Kaution stayed together for about 4 years and then we
took a break. Nick and I were recording at a studio in Long Island when we met Derek
and Steve. We decided to form a band. We named the band Push Play.
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite band: Cartel
Favorite movie: 40 year old Virgin
Favorite TV show: 24
 Steve Scarola
Guitar,
Keyboards, Background Vocal
Birthday 05/08/90
Hey whattup? I'm Steve and my story begins at home. I want to thank all the people who
have brought music to my life, especially my family. I owe the world to my mom, dad
and brother. Without their support and love, none of this would be happening. Music is
a big part of my life both in and out of school. It all started at home with piano
lessons at the age of seven. At the time Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven didn't hold my
interest. I learned to play the saxophone and tuba in school and I taught myself how
to play the drums just for fun. Playing guitar is my life. I'm into everything...
rock, jam bands and a little Bob Marley always makes me feel good. My top five bands
are Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, All American Rejects, Brand New, and Dave
Matthews Band. I started playing the guitar at the age of twelve and never stopped
playing ever since. Not a single day goes by that I don..t play. Playing guitar has
brought many opportunities my way. I work after school tutoring kids who want to learn
how to play guitar. Push Play is by far the best musical experience yet. Playing with
CJ, Nick, and Derek has been phenomenal. We work really well together; everyone
appreciates and respects the others' talents. The rest has yet to be written. I'll
fill you in when it happens. Peace.
 Nick
DeTurris
Bass
Birthday: 12/19/89
Let's see... how to begin? I am from Commack NY. My birthday is December 19th which
happens to be my brother's birthday too considering we are twins. I live at home with
my parents, brother and dog and if it wasn't for them and all their support I don't
think I could have established myself as a musician like I am today. The reason I
started to play bass was not actually for my love of music, I like to think that's the
reason why I stuck with the instrument. The real reason I began to play was because CJ
and I met in the 6th grade and he had a band named Kaution and they needed a bass
player so he asked if I wanted to play. I had explained to him many times that I knew
nothing about the bass, but he convinced me and I bought my first bass. I am basically
self taught and I can't imagine life without my bass now. One day CJ and I were at a
Recording Studio and we came across Derek and Steve. We all hung out, got to know each
other, and jammed for the day. We decided that we should make a band together. So we
did and its all history from there!
Favorite food- pizza, taco bell, and burger king.
Favorite band- BRAND NEW! I've listened to them forever and their writing skills are
super sweet, whether it's the lyrics or music.
Favorite song- "Jesus Christ" by Brand New
Favorite movie- too many to list. Anchorman, out cold, mighty ducks and many
more!
Hobbies- hmm hockey, bass, music, school lol
 Derek
Ries
Drums
Birthday: 04/11/89
YO, what's good? My name is Derek but everyone calls me D-ROCK. I have been playing
drums basically my whole life and have been in an endless amount of bands. I currently
play in the musical group PUSHPLAY. Music is my life and I am extremely content that I
get to share that feeling with my band members. I love fashion and chilling with my
friends. I listen to music all day long no matter what I..m doing and the bands that I
usually listen to are Death Cab for Cutie, Glassjaw, Every Time I Die, the Mars Volta,
mewithoutYou., Fall Out Boy, Hella, Incubus, the Dillinger escape plan, the Killers..
Chyeahh, Pe@ce! -D-ROCK!
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Bands: Right now Glassjaw and Me WithoutYou.
Favorite Movies: Anchorman, Borat, and Clerks II Favorite TV show: Da Ali G
Show
Favorite Designer: Dolce & Gabbana
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