Third Time's A Charm is Nick Kelly, Rob Hlavka, Matt Smith, Jim Farley, and Aaron Tolbert. Formed in 2008, the band is eagerly approaching their second year and also their second release: E.P. "Still Standing" which is being produced by Rob Freeman (Hidden In Plain View, Drive-Thru Records) and is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2010. This is the band's second time working with Freeman after their first E.P., "Rumors and Noise".
"Rob understands our sound and he respects our integrity." explains guitarist Jim Farley, "We liked the polish that he brought to our sound on 'Rumors and Noise'. This record is more raw and a little ballsier so we wanted that Rob Freeman touch to help tie things together and keep us in line."
Also, having made a name for themselves in the Chicago area, Third Time's A Charm is focusing more on growing a national/international fan-base.
"We're booking our own tours for the rest of 2009 and 2010. We're self-financed and it's rough, but we all want this more than anything. "Still Standing" is our proclamation that we're still here and nothing could weaken our drive or the bonds between us. There is nothing else. Music is all of our lives and we don't plan on ever giving up." says bassist Hlavka.
Whatever their future endeavors, Third Time's A Charm's original brand of catchy punk influenced pop/rock combined with their strong D.I.Y. ethics ensure that there are great things still to come from the Chicago five-piece.
