The Bravery
Location
New York, New York
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Bio
The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott (lead vocals and guitar), Michael Zakarin (lead guitar and backing vocals), John Conway (keys and backing vocals) Mike Hindert (bass and backing vocals), and Anthony Burulcich (drums and backing vocals). Their music is a synthesis of both post-punk revival and new-wave.
Frontman-songwriter Sam Endicott and keyboardist John Conway were classmates at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY in the late '90s. As freshmen, their musical partnership began inauspiciously, playing local bars in mock-ska band Skabba the Hut which also included CSI: Miama star Jonathon Togo The two went on to play together in numerous bands and recording projects, including new wave outfit Conquistador. Upon moving to NYC in early 2000s, Endicott joined power pop band The Pasties. Leaving the band two years later, he switched from bass guitar to vocals and began writing music that would later become "The Bravery".
Guitarist Michael Zakarin joined after answering an advert in a local paper, and brought with him bassist Mike Hindert, a classmate of his from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Drummer Anthony Burulcich was living in Boston where he had studied percussion at Berkelee College of Music. After the death of his sister, Burulcich moved back to his childhood home in Long Island New York to be with his family. On the day Burulcich was moving, while driving with his belongings in a U-haul truck, Endicott called him. Endicott and Burulcich were introduced by mutual friends in NY band Bishop Allen.
Since formation in the early 2000s the band has released their self titled debut in 2003, sophomore double album the Sun and the Moon, and now in 2009 have followed up with Stir the Blood, a darker and more emotional ride than anything produced by the five New York boys before.
