It was during that original meeting at The Playroom that Eddie Z showed an interest in being a part of our band and helping Grin Kids. To make a long story short, Eddie saw that I had no clue how to start a band and he volunteered to be a part of what we were attempting to do. Over the course of the next few months The Playroom became our rehearsal home and we said hello and good-bye to several different members.

We were having trouble finding a singer and I was seriously hampering the band's progress behind the drums.  That's when Eddie asked me if I could sing because, "It's allot easier to cover for a bad singer than a bad drummer." My fate was sealed and I agreed to move out front and become the lead vocalist. (Note: not a singer, a vocalist…there's a big difference)  At this time there were only three of us: Tuc, Eddie and me. I put out a call on the radio for drummer auditions and Shane turned out to be a perfect fit.  Next, Eddie brought in Rob, an old band-mate of his, and Charity Case was complete.  By now it was April 2001 and I wasn't sure this would ever work.  Everyone else on the radio show was positive that it would never work.  READ MORE >>