A few random words on an otherwise blank piece of paper peered up at the four of us as we sat around after a post practice, one in the morning McDonalds run. We were determined to come up with a band name that at least somewhat captured our aggressive acoustic art rock sound. Photoside Cafe seemed to fit the warm artsy feel we were going for. We chose it not because of any meaning, but simply because it fit our music… it fit our personalities. There’s no deep reason behind the name, it just sounds like us.

Photoside Cafe started in late August of 2005 when Naphtali Marshall and Nick Hopkins met at Greenville College as incoming freshmen. Similar musical tastes led the two together and soon to they begin looking for a bass player to join their jam sessions.

As they began inquiring as to anyone who might play bass they came across a kid who just looked like he belonged in a band. Matt Gadeken was asked to play bass, he responded with a, “no, but I play drums”, and the conversation ended with a, “Nah, don’t worry about it”. But he still came along to listen anyway (That was a close one). After the first song Matt asked if he could go get his violin… there was no objection, and so he jumped right in and jammed along that night. At the end of the session, with no hesitation, Matt was asked to join the band.

And so there were three. Yet, still no bassist. Naph had jammed on guitar with Craig Hobson earlier in the year and had asked if he wanted to play bass for them multiple times. And multiple times Craig declined the offer. Finally Naph asked Craig to at least come to a practice, and hopefully step in as a part time bassist until they could find a full time one. Craig agreed.

Four guys showed up to the next practice and by the second song Craig had made up his mind to become part of this dream.

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