IN Millcreek Summer 2016 | Page 52

Hometown Musicians in Breakout Rock Band By Angela Magee T he local high school rock band First to Eleven is currently experiencing what most high school bands only dream about, and work years to achieve. They are currently coming off back-to-back battle of the bands wins, a new EP titled “Out of Time” released in April, over 3,000 Facebook followers, plus a coveted spot on the Vans Warped Tour this summer. 50 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Millcreek The group of five high school friends and musicians were brought together by Ryan Krysiak, music instructor and founder of The School of Rock at The World of Music store on 26th Street in Erie. In 2009, the first iteration of the band called M4 included Bo Root, the senior member of the band, on guitar; his brother, Charlie Root, on drums; and Matthew Yost on guitar. Later, Chad Tucker joined as the bassist. The group of boys who attend Fairview High School together is rounded out with powerhouse lead singer Audra Miller, who joined in 2013 and attends Seneca High School in Wattsburg. The meteoric rise started when the band won the Tri-C High School Rock Off at the