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Justincase
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This three-piece alternative rock/pop band with family ties is led by 19-year-old singer-songwriter Justin, whose fresh, youthful sound is sending shock waves through the music industry. Justincase is a small band with a big sound, especially on songs like "Don’t Cry For Us" and "Without You".

Known collectively as justincase, the Tosco siblings -- brothers Justin and Nick and sister Hannah -- have together fashioned one of the most refreshing and original sounds in recent musical memory. It's a sound front and center on justincase, their debut release on Maverick Records, featuring eleven originals tracks written by the band's frontman - and eldest brother - Justin Tosco.

As original and unexpected as their music might be, justincase is hardly an overnight sensation. The trio has been actively performing for five years in and around the Charlotte area, and currently 19, 17 and 16 respectively, Justin, Nick and Hannah could well be said to have cut their milk teeth on music, thanks largely to their highly musical and motivating parents, including a dad who played guitar in various bands and a piano-teaching mom.

Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, the siblings were exposed early on to a diverse array of influences, from their father's vinyl collection of 60's icons to such contemporary radio staples as Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls and Foo Fighters. "We were all big fans of grunge," explains Justin. "That was the music that first inspired me to start writing. We used to play at parties and school talent shows, because those were the only places you could get in with an eleven year-old bass player. But we kept at it and, by 1998, the three of us decided to make a real commitment."

Working on weekends and around their school schedules, justincase built a growing following throughout the Southeast, performing at many large festivals, including Center CityFest, Carolina Musicfest, WEND's End of Summer Weenie Roast, Matthews Alive Festival, Springfest, and Festival in the Park. Other performances included ones at Tremont Music Hall and the Great Aunt Stella Center.

"We worked hard to get to the point where we could prove ourselves in the studio and then we had the opportunity to kick it up to a whole new level."

It's an opportunity that paid off in spectacular fashion. From the opening notes of "What I Wouldn't Do For You," through such standout tracks as "Don't Cry For Us" (co-written by Michelle Branch), "I'm There," and "The Letter," justincase is a beguiling blend of memorable melodies, instantly appealing hooks and honest, upfront lyrics from a group that was, literally, born to be together.

"Don't Cry For Us"
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