The livingston project
Band biography

The Livingston Project is: Doug--vocals; Sean--guitar, screams; Dave--guitar; Jacob--bass; Seth--drums; Nick--keyboards

TLP is a melodic hard-core band from the St. Louis area, and this is their story:

The original vision began well over 2 years ago with Dave and Jacob, along with two past members, Wes Hoffman and Jake Torbeck, who made up the punk band Samus.

Drummer Jake Torbeck left in early February 2002, allowing Kevin Krauss to take his place. That March, Samus changed its name to The Livingston Project, due to a Mariachi band of the same name threatening to sue the guys.

TLP had early success. Stlpunk.com users voted the guys their favorite St. Louis band, and they released their Show Me a Hero EP with five memorable songs. Thing were looking well, but when vocalist Wes Hoffman left the band in August 2002, the guys were uncertain about the band’s future. Sean Baltzell entered as a fill-in guitarist, and a few different vocalists were considered. Sean's friend, Doug Walker was enlisted in mid-September to become TLP's voice. Other recent changes have been the exit of Kevin and the entrance of Sean’s brother, Seth as drummer, along with the addition of Nick Schaflein on keyboards.

Each change has brought a new drive to TLP, and old Samus fans can’t complain. This band has progressed dramatically in the past 6 months, and fans can look forward to hard rock that is unlike anything else they've heard. As the saying goes, the future is upon us!