4 Door Theatre

While I was in Minneapolis I was approached by these two guys. One of them was holding a sign and had a hand full of CDs. The other was carrying a guitar. "Have you guys heard us sing yet?" My friend and I answered with a hesitant yes. They, however, didn't hesitate to start playing a song from their EP that they released last year. As they performed they handed me a CD to look at it. The name of their band is 4 Door Theatre. Two of the members are following Emblem3 on their Waking Up Tour getting the word out about their band. They also have their own shows set up for the summer. These boys are keeping themselves busy. They've been so busy following tours that they have actually been known as the band that you could find at any show, anywhere. A lot of other people had the same encounter that I did. They've been doing this for two years.
They have managed to perform in 46 of 50 states since 2014. Along with that is the massive selling of their EP, Only Imagine. The boys have sold 11,000 copies simply by word of mouth. That's an outstanding accomplishment. The best thing about this is that they are completely independent!
The band consists of three very talented boys. They are from Nashville, Tennessee. Seeing them in Minneapolis was quite a shock. It takes dedication to spend that much time and money just to stand outside a venue and hand out your EP for $5. Honestly, they could've charged a lot more for it too. Their music is amazing! Anyways, the band consists of Garrett Joseph Cyr, Bipul Lama, and Travis (TJ) Salvati. From what I gathered meeting them, Garrett is the lead singer. Bipul is the guitarist. That leaves Travis as the drummer. Sadly, Bipul and Garrett were the only two that I met.
Moving on to what I really want to write about, their music. As I mentioned above, all of this is done independently. I always have such love for bands that do this. It shows more soul, love, and passion for what they are doing. The music has so much more meaning behind it when it comes only from the artist. "Only Imagine" is available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, and Play Music. Of course if you run in to them at your local venue, you're able to purchase a hardcore copy of the EP. They boys will sign it, take a picture if you want, and just strike up a conversation with you. Meeting them in person is the only way to get your hands on an actual disc. The songs include: All I've Got, Alright With You, Porcelain Face, Casual, Love Walks Away, and Starting Fires. If you go to their shows you can hear new songs. "All I've Got" is their single and the song they perform the most while standing outside shows. I can't pick a favorite. You'll have to listen and then pick one for yourself!
That's all I've got for 4 Door Theatre. I can tell you that if you encounter them you need to get a CD. These boys are amazing! They are definitely going to be the next big thing. Take a picture. Get their autograph. You'll regret it if you don't! One day they'll be famous and you'll be able to say that you met them while they were busking. That is an amazing feeling! I got that with Emblem3. Oddly enough, that's how I came across this new discovery. I'm absolutely in love with these boys. I have their EP on repeat. It's been three days and I know every word. Check them out on Youtube, Spotify, and buy Only Imagine on iTunes. The four of us would greatly appreciate it!