The Actress Adorable

The Midwest's newly formed alternative rock band; The Actress Adorable; has successfully forged a distinct family-like chemistry in spite of the very different musical backgrounds of the band members. Although each member brings a distinct style to the band, they have successfully fused their varied musical influences into a cohesive and exciting new sound. The Actress Adorable recently entered the studio to record their first three song sampler release, "When Did Summer Begin". The songs are a combination of the hard work and determination of the members, as well as a melding of their personal experiences and pasts. Just as the summer quickly passes us by, a lifetime of missed opportunity can bear a high regret. "When Did Summer Begin" captures the essence of appreciating life’s common treasures which we so often unknowingly take for granted; and strives to express the importance of living life to the fullest. The album was recorded in Cedar Falls, IA at the Barn Studio by producer Christian Brown. The guys chose to stay close to their roots and their Midwest identity by using a local production company. The Actress Adorable's first work is scheduled for release in Summer of 2008. In July of 2007, front man Bryan Van Veldhuizen and guitarist Jesse Barnes; along with bassist Mike Hutton, second guitarist Eric Garcia and drummer Mitchell Seehusen decided to break away from their varied pasts and pursue a new sound together. Drawn to each other by a shared passion for music, the guys quickly found a common voice; exploring current issues through quality melodies and lyrics. One of their first efforts together was "Breaking Hearts Bleed Ink". With this initial success, their determination and passion grew into a distinct writing style that produced "When Did Summer Begin" and "Crayons". Each collaboration has brought the band closer together and even more determined to let their collective voice be heard. When queried by producer Christian Brown during a recording session, Bryan touched on some of the meaning behind the song title selection. "Well "Breaking Hearts Bleed Ink" was inspired by the idea that when you have a broken heart your emotions and feelings are all expressed through writing those ideas down onto paper with ink, and just like the blood flowing through your body keeps you alive, the words that you put down in ink are sometimes the only thing that keep you going during tough times. "When Did Summer Begin" focuses on the beauty of taking chances." Lead guitarist Jesse adds "It’s like going all-in during a high stakes game of love." All dreams included, The Actress Adorable is continually writing new material and plans to release a full length debut album later this year as well as performing live as often as possible.