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 Bio:  Close Encounter is a punk rock band based in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Members

Close Encounter consists of four members. Early Stage
 * Singer and Bassist, Slade Shirah
 * Drummer, Jayden Araujo
 * Lead guitarist and backup vocalist, Ty Richardson
 * Rhythm guitarist, Zach East

Their first release was 'State of Emergency, followed by the bands debut album 'July or August' was released June 5th of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Close Encounter began as just Slade Shirah and Ty Richardson still in high school. Soon after the release of 'July or August', the duo started searching for a drummer second guitar player. In early 2021 they found Jayden Araujo, and quickly initiated him into the band. Last to join was Zach East.

Releases:

July or August (Album)

Recorded in Slade Shirahs home, July or August was a project for Ty Richardson and Slade Shirah during COVID-19. The album came out June 5th 2020. Not much is known about the recording of July or August. The tracks include:
 * State of Emergency
 * July or August
 * Wait... What Day Is It?
 * Dr. Pepper (Does Not Constitute As a Substitute for Root Beer)
 * Catie
 * Alias
 * A Message from Wayback Burgers.
 * Wayback Ethos
 * Motel Carolina
 * Deputy

(Written by Slade Shirah, Ty Richardson)

Bummer (Single)

Bummer is a song written by Ty Richardson, and followed the release of July or August. It included a song called "Mrs. Pillow" and an acoustic rendition of the title track. It was released March 1st of 2021.

(Written by Ty Richardson)

The Evil The Evil was released as an EP on July 23rd of 2021. It was recorded in Slade Shirahs home studio. The tracks include:


 * See No Evil
 * Hear No Evil
 * Speak No Evil

(Written by Slade Shirah)

'''Wait... What Day Is It? / Wake The Fuck Up (Single)'''

On December 21st 2021, the band released a redone version of their July or August hit, Wait... What day is it. This is the first song with both Jayden Araujo (Vocals) and Zach East (Guitar) appearing.

(Written by Slade Shirah, Jayden Araujo, Ty Richardson)

'''What, Don't You Remember Salem? (Single)'''

"What, Don't You Remember Salem?" (Commonly nicknamed, "Salem" by the band) was released February 22nd 2022. This track quickly became their most streamed within a matter of weeks. This is the first track with Zach East (Vocals) appearing.

(Written by Slade Shirah, Ty Richardson)

New To The Grave (Single)

A Single released April 1st 2022, a precursor for their album "Just Visiting".

(Written by Slade Shirah, Zach East, Ty Richardson) Just Visiting (Album) Released June 9th 2022. Tracks include:


 * The Arrival
 * Abducted
 * New To The Grave
 * What, Don't You Remember Salem?
 * Cintas Man
 * Fat People Can't Stage Dive
 * Sk8r Grrrls
 * Band-Aid
 * Labelmaker
 * UFO, Not UAP
 * We'll All Be Cyborgs In The End
 * Wake The Fuck Up

(Written by Slade Shirah, Ty Richardson, Jayden Araujo, Zach East)