The Van Ermans is tagged as: indie rock, punk, ska, rock, canadian “Picturing a band that has weathered each other’s company for a time span that approaches eight years, one might draw on the image of grizzled rock ‘n’ roll veterans. The members of the Van Ermans, which consists of brothers/rhythm section Ian and Ben Graham as well as guitarist Ben Keeler, defy that image as no band member is currently over twenty years old and the band is just beginning to scrape its palpable potential with the release of its latest album, “Under the Gun.” Originally forming for an elementary school talent show, the Van Ermans’ sound has since developed into a crystallized juggernaut of punk energy and density combined with a shameless love for a good hook, thoughtful everyman lyrics, and a sense for melody rarely achieved by bands that cite similar influences. These boys are no strangers to taking their melodic tri-vocal attack on the road either. They have already sent three vans to an early grave and laid tracks on most major touring circuits through the United States and Canada. The band’s relentless touring efforts and the undeniable strength of the songs on “Under the Gun” have combined convinced Detroit-based Broken Spoke Records to produce and distribute the record. The Van Ermans’ ... Read More About The Van Ermans Biography...  Send The Van Ermans ringtones to your cell
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