User:TwoScoop Tito/MeninVest Destiny

Introduction
MeninVest Destiny is a power-pop group made up of Rob Schmidt, Demetri Kachulis, Thomas Hirsch, and Nick O'Connor. Their shows are characterized by fun energy and sweater vests. The Vests, as they are known by their fans, released their first EP in July of 2010. Since then, the members have attended college, and their musical creations have been put on the back burner.

Early Career
MeninVest Destiny was first conceived in early 2009. The Vests, all students at Northampton High School began jamming together in preparation for The Battle of the Bands. Schmidt's majestic vocal melodies over the sauntering progressions of Kachulis' keyboard melded with the edgy rock riffs of Hirsch and the Art-Deco inspired beats of O'Connor. MeninVest Destiny won The Battle of the Bands and soon moved on to playing in other venues around Northampton, MA.

Their second big event was a concert on the deck of Nick O'Connor's house. It drew a large crowd, and the local newspaper called it a great success. With this new momentum to carry them forward, The Vests booked space at the local American Legion Hall. The show there generated much buzz and kept the band rolling. MeninVest Destiny realized that they could use their music not only to inspire their listeners, but also to do real good in the world. After the earthquake in Haiti, MeninVest Destiny, along with fellow underground rock bands WTFunk and Nine-30, held a benefit concert to raise money for those affected.

The Vests soon realized that the next logical step for them was to record an album. So in June of 2010, MeninVest Destiny began recording their first EP at Slaughterhouse Recording Studio. The EP is five songs long and available on iTunes.

Posters
Perhaps one of the most memorable parts of MeninVest Destiny (besides their argyle chest pieces) is their posters. These pieces of artwork ware often brightly colored and usually wittily humorous. Perhaps most notable of the Vests delf promotion strategies was a poster for their show at Sam's Pizza. Attached to the inside of urinals, the signs pictured the four members of the band and a target with the words, "If you can't be here, pee here."

Discography
MeninVest Destiny EP - July 2010
 * Canadian Rendezvous
 * Smoking Gun
 * Sunday Soldiers
 * Out the Door
 * Even So