Razbari Sumthing

Razbari Sumthing formed in Syracuse: NY in June of 2002: when vocalist/guitarist Michael Larkin decided to put years of independent composition to performance. Instead of keeping a journal as a young adult: Larkin would write songs: benchmarking his life as a musical “photo album.” When ready to show the world what he was about: Mike found assistance in bassist: Rory Edwards and drummer: Justin Ezzo: who would later leave the group to be replaced by prodigy: Kinyatta King. To diversify the potential of the ensemble: Larkin decided to add horns to his experimental rock sound: recruiting the classically trained trombonist: John Sellmeyer: and trumpeter: Derek Brainard. Final additions to the lineup in early 2003 would include trumpeter: Vinnie Giarrusso and talented guitarist: Chris Markle. The newly conceived Razbari Sumthing: played their first official gig on July 31st: 2002 at the Westcott Community center in Syracuse: NY. The band began playing a steady stream of local shows: writing original material all the while and releasing their first EP Sacks on Ball Street in December: 2002. The CD was recorded and produced by Brian J. Anthony of Go Audio Studios: Allentown: PA. The band found a trusted partner in Brian and would continue recording with him for coming years. Being high school students at the time: RazSum was content sticking to local shows: traveling to neighboring cities: and winning every battle of the bands they entered. This would soon change as the band began to realize their true potential. The group discovered new passion and dedication for performing together: and now as a 7-piece rock explosion: began a more comprehensive touring schedule.With the onset of 2003: RazSum was growing musically: playing more shows: and garnering more regional attention. By the summer of 2003: the group hit the studio again to release their second EP: Forget the Words. This album presented the public with a glimpse into Larkin’s life as a struggling young adult: with more opportunities for the members to showcase their musical prowess. Fan favorites like “Stuck in Mediocrity” act as an anthem for young generations trying to achieve a dream. In a review of the album on AbsolutePunk.net: Brandon Allin states: “It\