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4th Division takes a break (4/27/05)

     As of today, 4th Division is on a break for an indefinite amount of time.  The band does not plan on performing in the near future.  All of its members are currently pursuing other goals in their personal lives that simply do not leave time for the band.  We would like to thank all of our fans who buy our CDs, come to our shows, visit the website, and hang out with us when we're off the stage.  All of you made the band's 4-year existence a LOT of fun.  We have no idea when, if ever, we will play again.  However, you can be sure that the website will be updated with any music-related news about 4th Division's members.  So all of you 4th Division fans STAY IN TOUCH AND CHECK THE WEBSITE!!!!!

4th Division gets front page treatment in the Big Rapids Pioneer (4/25/05)

     Today 4th Division was on the front page of the Big Rapids Pioneer newspaper.  A picture of the band from the Ferris Fest show was accompanied by a brief description of the event. The caption informed readers that 4th Division, which has two members who attend Ferris State University, performed on the 2nd stage of Ferris Fest.  CHECK OUT PICTURES HERE!!!!

     We would also like to mention that the Ferris Fest show went very well.  The band played three live show staples: Going Away, Thru With You, and Out of Control.  The band also performed a new original song written by band member Josh McCarty.  All of the songs were very well-received by the audience, which included a few familiar fans and a LOT of new fans.  To all of you who asked for a CD, sorry we didn't have any available, but if you still want one, just email the band your address and we will try to send one to you.  Thanks for listening!!!

4th Division will play at Ferris Fest 2005 (4/19/05)

     4th Division has been selected to perform on the 2nd stage at Ferris Fest 2005.  The band will play from 12:00 noon to 12:25pm on Saturday, April 23rd.  There will be several other locals acts performing on the second stage.  The main stage will feature MC Teck Money and performances by Holly Williams, Broken Sunday, Brad Cotter, and T.I.  Other activities will also take place throughout the day.  Ferris Fest is held on the campus quad of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI.  The performances are free for all spectators.

Email and Guestbook Form Fixed (3/16/05)

     For the past several months the Email and Guestbook form was not working properly.  Many of the submissions we received were missing information such as email addresses and comments.  So if you used the form and you didn't get a reply from the band or your information was not posted on the guestbook, please re-submit all of your information, comments, etc. and we will be sure to respond now that the form is fixed.  MAKE SURE YOU REFRESH YOUR INTERNET BROWSER BEFORE FILLING OUT THE FORM (press F5 on most browsers).  We apologize for any inconvenience.

Take the 4th Division Favorite Song Poll (10/20/04)

     Check the right side of this page to see our new poll.  Just pick your favorite song from the list and click the "Submit Vote" button once.  Thanks for listening!!!

4th Division to be featured on local FM radio station The Zone (10/15/04)

     4th Division will be one of the bands featured on a Northern Michigan modern rock station: The Zone WLJZ - WJZJ.  The radio station, which can be tuned in at 95.5 FM or 94.5 FM in northern Michigan, airs a show called Zonegrown on Sunday evenings that plays songs from local bands.  4th Division will have three songs from their debut album "In Control" - Going Away, Thru With You, and Out of Control.  The show's host, Phil Vega, will also air an interview with 4th Division's drummer, Josh McCarty.  You can find more information about The Zone at www.modernrockthezone.com.  The show will air at 9pm on Sunday, October 17th, 2004.  Be sure to tune in!!!

4th Division's new lineup debuts at Lake City Battle of the Bands (7/2/04)

     Yesterday 4th Division played at the Lake City Greatest Fourth in the North Battle of the Bands.  The band featured a new lineup for the show.  Andy Syrewicze dropped his guitar duties to focus on lead vocals.  Josh switched from drums to guitar, picking up Andy's guitar parts.  Ernie played bass while Andy Pierson picked up Ernie's guitar parts.  A new member, Karl Woodward, played drums for the band.  The show brought in a lot of fans and had a lot of energy onstage.  The band also handed out free CDs to people at the show.

Rock at the Dock Features 4th Division (6/16/04)

     Last night 4th Division played Rock at the Dock at the Cadillac Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion in Cadillac, MI.  The band was booked on Monday night (the night before the show) but managed to get everyone together and play the show.  Although the band had not practiced as a whole since before the Ferris Talent Show, most of its songs were still stuck in the memory of its members and the show turned out to be enjoyable for both the band and the audience.  Rock at the Dock was from 8pm to 11pm.  The band gave out some CDs and business cards.  Keep an eye out for 4th Division playing more gigs this summer...

4th Division Plays at Ferris Talent Show (5/1/04)

     Yesterday 4th Division performed at Ferris State University.  The band participated in a campus talent show put on by Minority Affairs.  The show took place in Williams Auditorium.  The show had several music acts as well as comedy and dance routines.  About 400 people showed up to watch the various talents.  While 4th Division did not place in the top 3, the band still enjoyed the night as the energy on the stage and in the crowd was very strong.  The band played "Going Away" from their CD.  During the auditions that took place a few weeks prior to the show the band played a medley of three cover songs to be accepted in the talent show.

Bucksnort Saloon Features 4th Division (12/20/03)

     On Dec. 19th 4th Division played at the Bucksnort Saloon in Mesick, MI.  Despite a scheduling mix-up, the band set up and performed throughout the night.  4th Division swapped entertainment duties with a DJ/Karaoke setup during breaks.  This mixed up the music for the night.  The crowd response for the band was varied, but by the end of the night, the band's songs were well-received and the crowd called for an encore. 

Another Open Mic Night at Club Shadows (12/19/03)

     4th Division hosted another open mic night at Club Shadows in Evart.  The show started at 9pm with 4th Division opening.  Then Late October played a set.  After they finished, Kattrax laid down an hour of music for the club.  Then 4th Division ended the night with a few more songs before close.

Open Mic Night at Club Shadows hosted by 4th Division (12/12/03)

     Last night 4th Division hosted open mic night at Club Shadows in Evart.  The band set up their instruments and PA system to use.  They also let other musicians use the setup throughout the night.  The atmosphere was very relaxed among all the musicians, and the evening was a lot of fun for the band.

4th Division plays at Evart Lounge (12/7/03)

     The band jammed for two nights at Evart Lounge on December 5th and 6th.  The band started at 9:30pm and played until 1:30am.  The band set up the whole PA system with mics on all the instruments.  This got the mix sounding nice and full.  There were two guest singers from the crowd that each sang solo on Friday night.  The shows went off well, despite a problem during set-up on Friday.  This was corrected on time, however, and the rest of the night went without a hitch.  Saturday night the band had a guest singer, Andy Pierson's brother Jordan, to sing on "Downfall."  It sounded great.

4th Division plays the Roaring 20's in Cadillac (11/8/03)

     Last night 4th Division played at the Roaring 20's for the first time.  The show started at 10pm and went until 2am.  Overall the show went very well.  The band played a couple new songs and gained new fans who hadn't heard the band before.  There were a few equipment problems due to poor electrical wiring, but the band worked around it and got the job done.  A few CD's were also sold.

4th Division takes 1st place in Battle of the Bands (10/19/03)

     4th Division played in a battle of the bands at The Hub in Lake City on Oct. 18.  The band played a quick 1/2 hour set of both originals and cover songs.  The judges tallied up the scores at the end of the night and 4th Division was the winner.  There was some good competition at the event, and the whole evening was a lot of fun.

Website gets an update (9/2/03)

     In case you haven't noticed, the website was updated with a lot of new pictures of the band on the photos pages, as well as a new navigation menu.  Keep checking back for more updates about Upcoming Events and other 4th Division news.

4th Division plays Rock at the Dock in Cadillac (7/17/03)

     The 2nd Rock at the Dock in Cadillac, MI on July 15th featured two bands, and 4th Division was one of them.  The band started off the show, playing for about an hour starting at 8:30pm.  A lot of people showed up to listen to the bands, and the show went off very well.  4th Division even loaned its P.A. system out to the other band, which sounded great as well.

4th Division finishes its first full-length CD (7/7/03)

     The band finished recording their CD over the 4th of July weekend.  A recording marathon resulted in a lot of work being done in a few days' time.  The CD is titled "In Control" and includes 12 tracks, all original music.  The CD will be available for public sale very soon.  Read more at the CD page.

4th Division plays at Pine River High School (5/22/03)

     Yesterday the band played for the students of Pine River High School.  The show lasted an hour, with the band playing many of their favorite songs.  The students assembled in the gym's bleachers while the band set up on the floor with their P.A. as well as the school's P.A. system.  The students had a good time, and the band played TWO encore songs because of the enthusiasm that the students showed for the concert.  The band would like to wish all the seniors good luck after graduation.  And to all the people who stood up, danced, clapped, head-banged, or sang along, 4th Division says ROCK ON!!!

4th Division plays at Kidney Walk (5/18/03)

     Today 4th Division played at the Kidney Walk in Cadillac at the Rotary Performing arts Pavilion.  The music started a little after 11am with a break at noon, then another set from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.  The sound system was at its best, giving a really balanced sound for the outdoor show.  Lots of people showed up for the Kidney Walk, and many enjoyed the band's music.  The band will be playing at the Pavilion twice this summer.  Look for it in the Upcoming Events.

4th Division plays at River Rock (5/17/03)

     4th Division played at River Rock in Big Rapids on Friday and Saturday night (5/16 and 5/17).  The shows started at 9:30pm and ended around 12:30am.  Both nights went very well, with the band playing several new cover songs.  Friends and family, as well as other people, showed up to listen to the music.  The band really enjoyed playing at River Rock.

Guestbook has not been working (5/17/03)

     The guestbook at our site has not been working correctly, and unfortunately anyone who has attempted to sign it in the last several weeks did not have their information submitted to the band.  So, if your name is not in the guestbook now, please use the email form to submit information for the guestbook (name, where you are from, email address, comments, etc.)  We apologize for the problem, and we will fix it asap.  Thank you.                                       UPDATE: The guestbook form is no longer available, but you can use the email form to sign the guestbook.  Thanks

4th Division takes 2nd place in Battle of the Bands (4/24/03)

     4th Division competed last night in the Battle of the Bands at the City Park Grill in Petoskey.  Overall the performance went very well.  The bar was packed, and the crowd response was excellent for all of the bands.  At the end of the night the judges tallied up the scores for the bands, and 4th Division had second place.  All of the bands put on great shows.

4th Division Playing with New Bassist (4/14/03)

     Andy Pierson of Lake City, MI is taking care of the low-end of 4th Division's sound.  4th Division met Andy at a Battle of the Bands in Cadillac, where Andy was playing with his band MFG.  Andy showed interest in playing with 4th Division when he found out the band needed a bass player, and 4th Division was happy to have him.

Drum tracks are completed (3/11/03)

     Yesterday Josh recorded the last drum track for 4th Division's upcoming CD.  While there may be additional percussion recorded later, the completion of the tracks recorded so far means the band will now focus on guitar and bass tracks.  Read more about the band's CD here.

4th Division is without a bass player (3/7/03)

    Two weeks ago, 4th Division went through a change, and now the bass player, Justin, is no longer with the band.  The members made arrangements for buying Justin's equipment, and protecting their respective intellectual properties.  Everything concerning those arrangements has been finalized, and the band is currently looking for a replacement.

4th Division plays Wired Frog (2/4/03)

     On February 2nd, 4th Division traveled down to Eastpoint, MI (near Detroit) to play at the Wired Frog.  The band was asked to play after signing onto the Wired Frog's band list.  More....