Adair

Adair originated in St. Louis from its forerunner band, Disturbing the Peace. In the spring of 2002, then Disturbing the Peace guitarist Greg Haupt left the band to join Story of the Year (at the time called "Big Blue Monkey"). Adair's inception came when vocalist Rob Tweedie, bassist Josiah Werner, and drummer Mike Jost of DTP added lead guitarist James Grossenheider and rhythm guitarist Josh Goldenhersh to their lineup. The group wrote new material and attempted to differentiate themselves from their predecessor, DTP. Before moving to Orange County, CA, in the spring of 2003, the band recorded a 6-song EP entitled The Permanent Bruise EP. The EP was recorded, mixed, and produced by John Pessoni and Jerry Jost of the St. Louis alternative ska group The Urge.