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The band members range from their thirties to fifties — a range that make the “Rocky” underdog comparison apt. It’s difficult to get people out to the clubs these days no matter who you are, but especially when band members are of the age when their friends are all getting married, having kids, and generally staying home. To get around this problem, the band has chosen to play out less, but play the bigger venues in Philadelphia. In essence, turning every show into an event. “We need to schedule gigs months and months in advance,” explained Rob Volansky whose band has played venues like the World Café Live, the Trocodero Theatre, The Legendary Dobbs, and Ardmore Music Hall. “We tell them to put the shows on your calendar. You’re coming out on May 1 or whenever it is. We can’t just call them on a Friday night and say, ‘Hey, we’re playing tomorrow night, come on out.’ They need to get babysitters and rear- Watch the video for “Tallest Building In Town” New Jersey Stage Article Index Next Article 98