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Second At Best is an alternative/pop-punk band formed in Merced California.
The band consists of guitarist and vocalist Austin Philips, lead guitarist Nathan Ramirez, bassist Sam Smith and drummer Jayce Wheeler.

Nathan and Jayce began playing music with each other in middle school. Starting as a guitar duo the two started writing songs and later got into recording. Austin later joined in the summer of 2013 as the lead singer and guitarist and Jayce moved to drums. They came up with the name and soon started making beautiful music.

Austin Phillips, 22. Moved from Brentwood ca. to Merced ca. In December of 2011 started off playing drums in hardcore bands way Back in 2007 and gradually made the transition playing guitar in 2011. Personal influences are Alex gaskarth , Billie joe Armstrong and Mark hoppus.

Jayce Wheeler, 19. Born and raised in Merced started music at an early age. Beginning on trombone at age 10, Jayce developed her skills while in the MM100 and branched out to other instruments such as guitar and drums plus more. Personal influences: Josh Farro, Travis Barker, and Josh Dun.

Nathan Ramirez, 20. Hailing from the bay area he spent his life in the Central Valley. Coming from a family of musicians his father taught him how to play drums at an early age and he eventually picked up guitar in his early teen years. Personal influence is his dad

Sam Smith, 20. Originally from the L.A. area, he moved up to Merced for school. Back in his high school years, he played the oboe in marching band but decided it was lame and learned guitar instead. Now, he holds an unplugged bass at shows while Nate plays his parts. Personal Influences: Asher Roth, Vanilla Ice, and Crunk
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