Pocket Change



Tell me about who is in the band. Tim Asimos - vocals, guitar; Charlie Arnold - bass, backing vocals; Brian "Grover" Saunders - drums.

How did the band get started? we started as a cover band in early high school and eventually started playig at youth group functions. we went to a Strongarm show and decided to become a full-time Christian band and we started writing our own music.

What is your goal as a band? to write songs about our own lives and experiences, as Christians. To provide Christian kids with an alternative to secular music and to encourage and give hope, both saved and unsaved people.

What style do you play? melodic punk rock, heading towards aggressive surf/skate punk

What is the music scene like in your area? The music scene in our area is kinda dead, we hardly ever play at home.

What bands influence your band? musically- No Use For a Name, Pennywise, Ten Foot Pole, spiritually- Unashamed, Zao, The Crucified.

What kind of a ministry does the band have? Our band considers itself a ministry to the saved and unsaved.

If you had the choice, which band would you tour with? tough one, probably Spoken or Stavesacre.

Any interesting concert experiances or funny/weird stories? yeah, one time we broke down going through Chicago on tour and were stranded in a cab with a foreign guy who ripped us off.

What's the wackiest thing you've ever done in concert? Charles and brian switched instruments on the last song, it was comical

Best and worst things about being in a band? best- travelling, playing shows, meeting people and bands, being able to tell others about our faith in Christ. worst- always gone during summer and weekends, hard to have girlfriends, people hold you on high level of accountability.

Anything people should know about the band? we love Jesus and we like to rock.

Do you have any cds,demos, etc., out? CD Steadfast out on Liquid Disc Records

How can people contact you for merch and stuff? visit our website for all kinds of info, tour dates, pics, sound clips and MERCHANDISE. go here.

Any final comments? love God, love others, live everyday like it was your last.




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