Band Review :: Sandbox Heroes

Posts: 3258 · Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 1:48 pm Post subject: Band Review :: Sandbox Heroes

Artist :: Sandbox Heroes
Genre :: Pop-Punk
Locale of origin :: Mid-Michigan

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of seeing three bands at a Detroit club: Sandbox Heroes, Promise Falls, and Boink. Throughout the next few weeks we will be doing a short review on each of these bands.

The first of the bands I saw was a band named Sandbox Heroes. This quartet pounded out a solid show from the first chords. Playing a mix of Pop-Punk and Emo they have a very refreshing sound. With plenty of palm-muting and quick, intensive riffs they managed to keep my legs moving throughout the entire show. While some songs were slightly slower, the band plays mostly up-beat, quick-paced songs. Sandbox Heroes are a Christian band, but by no means a "Praise" band. Their catchy music would be appreciated by all walks of life.

In my opinion, this band has a good deal of talent for their age. While still in their early college years, their lyrics stand out from other bands.

"Honestly, I don't think you're making it,
angel that spark in your eyes, has been replaced with a darkness so cold,
and tragically, they all know you're faking it,
and you can't deny who you are or where you've been,
but angel I'm breaking your fall"
Sandbox Heroes - "Honestly Angel"

The guys are currently gearing up for a summer tour promoting their upcoming demo disc. The tour includes dates around the north midwest including:
Sat. June 26: "THE BARN" 43065 Joy, Canton, MI - Free Show
Mon. June 28: Dayton/Columbus, OH
Tue. June 29: Indianapolis/Bloomington area
June 30 - July 4: "Cornerstone Music Festival" in Bushnell, IL
Tues. July 6: "The Green Room" 510 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301
Thurs. July 8: "First Congo" in Glen Ellyn, IL
Fri. July 9: "St. Peter Damien Catholic Church" 131 S. Crest Ave, Bartlett, IL 60103
Sat. July 10: Southern Indiana
Sun. July 11: "Fern Creek Community Center" 6104 Bardstown rd, Louisville, KY
Mon. July 12: Southern Ohio/Northern Kentucky
Tues. July 13: Southern Ohio/Northern Kentucky
Wed. July 14: "Madison Theater" 730 Madison Ave, Covington, KY
Thurs. July 15: "The End of The World Cafe (Formerly Skelletones)" 133 S. Division, Grand Rapids, MI
Fri. July 16: "Java Joe's" 220 Central Ave, Holland, MI

For more information about the band, please visit their website at http://www.sandboxheroes.com.
If you would like to download a few of their current songs, you can get them at PureVolume.

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Sandbox Heroes is made up of:
Bryan Baker - bass
Justin Baker - drums
Andrew Losen - guitar, vocals
Evan Baker - guitar, vocals, keyboard
Evan and Bryan are brothers, and Justin just coincidentally has the same last name of Baker (no, really, only two are brothers).