The Forum for Alt. Rock band Mentally Distrakted. Use this page to contact fans of Mentally Distrakted and connect with a unique fanbase. To see this working, head to your live site. Categories All Posts My Posts Forum Welcome! Have a look around and join the discussions. Create New Post General Discussion Share stories, ideas, pictures and more! subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 11 Follow Questions & Answers Get answers and share knowledge. subcategory-list-item.views subcategory-list-item.posts 0 Follow New Posts Evan Pearston Aug 18 Mid-Summer Check In General Discussion Busy since March... eh. Lazy? Yes. Tired? Absolutely. But I'll get back on here and remember some stuff for the sake of reading this a year or two from now. Does anyone else read these?? Anywho... 1. Major lifestyle changes... I've been working, trying to make progress on my degree while pushing out this music. I feel a strong sense of guilt towards my younger self for not recording as much as what I'd like to do... Daniel Larson Voice: This is a message for Trevor. Pearston. Please play drums on my recordings. Thank you all for the support. After this summer I'll have my Associate's, and I'll be working towards the Bachelor's in the Fall! Not gonna Dox myself, but I work at a place where there's lots of baseball. I also got a stupid haircut. :/ Styling myself with bandannas and sleeveless tees has been the move since the early summer... It went from 45 degrees to almost 90 within a week. I've burnt to a crisp twice. Got to watch a Staind Concert, and see the Aquabats too! Very good stuff, as far as inspiration goes. I learned a lot about how to handle crowds of different sizes, and found my preference of smaller shows to bigger ones. This year has been a game of finding what works for me, trying some new stuff, and embracing LOTS of crazy changes. Part B: the Music We had a house show that was really fun, played a new song or two... WE WON the battle at the Cat in the Cream, and played one of the fastest sets we had ever done. That recording is available on a Disc, with the files to soon be uploaded elsewhere. Played with some new cool bands, and some of our old favs. Yellow Fever and Ill Anatomy have been on a few bills of ours now, and they deliver a killer show each time we see them. Had a great time playing some events sponsored by the Greater Partnership of Sandusky... awesome sets from the Huron Market and Sunset Celebration! And FINALLY... Breakdown was mixed and released! Went up on spotify and has performed pretty decent since it's drop. I'm not entirely thrilled with how it sounds on every system I've heard it on, but I think that's a mastering problem... ?? If anyone sees this and has happened to mix/master a whole bunch of records, hit me up. Butch Vig, I'm looking at you. Other than that, I'm excited still for what's to come. Akron this week, Wooster the next, Cleveland to round out the summer before Marching Band steals my brother for 3 months. Hopefully I'll write more before then. <3 Like 1 1 Evan Pearston Aug 15 St. Patrick's Day Check in General Discussion Top O' the mornin' to ya! Happy St. Patrick's day from my crazy family to yours. I'm of Scottish decent on both my parent's sides... who would have guessed? I think it's mostly Welch, though. Hence the forehead. Anyways, It's been awhile, Hasn't it? Spring is coming in, we're all less depressed... for the most part. HA! Lizzy says hi... she's sitting next to me as I write this. We've both been very surprised about how many fans and follows we've received in such a short time! 500 followers on Facebook, and close to 450 on Instagram is CRAZY! Now I just need to start uploading to TikTok again. And don't even ask me about our X page with like 12 people following. XD My goal for the summer is to try and get these numbers up drastically... but we'll see how this plays out. I'm excited to get back up on stage and try some new songs out... For those who've read this far, here are the new ones in their working state: Waiting (played last year around halloween) Misanthropic (halloween as well) Crack (halloween too) Tear Dirt (7/8) Got Mine (aka Here We Go Again) Ugly Boy (almost adopted into the set) These sound completely different to our usual material, so I'm excited to see how you all will react. Other than that... Thanks again for all the continued support of my silly little music thing. Like 4 Evan Pearston Sep 12 Singles and Spring 2025 General Discussion Our first single is up, and it's doing great! 128 streams over 37 days. To those who have, thank you so much for listening! I'm beyond thrilled, it means the world to me. I've always said that the whole purpose of this project was to create a space to express feelings I felt as though I was unable/unwilling to express before. The journey so far has been incredible. For the rest of the year, I have plans to mix and produce the rest of the songs here at home by myself. They should come out fairly soon! After that, I'd like to start playing some newer music I've been writing. We played some new songs at the end of last year that went over really well, so we might bring those back very soon! As always, keep your eyes and ears open for updates, and I'll see you around! Like 5 Forum - Frameless

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This is the official page for the Alt. Rock band Mentally Distrakted from Sandusky, Ohio. UPDATES + More! Upcoming shows listed below! Calendar ABOUT US Mentally Distrakted is an alternative rock band based in Sandusky, Ohio. The band was formed in 2022 and consists of four young adults who share a passion for creating music that speaks at great volumes. Their music is a unique blend of grunge, punk, and alternative rock, with lyrics that are raw and a style that matches no other. The band is currently independent and they are actively looking to expand their reach beyond Ohio. MUSIC Mentally Distrakted Evan Pearston - Vox / Guitar Jenna Clark - Bass Trevor Pearston - Drums Daniel Likes - Guitar The band draws inspiration from the grunge sound of the 90's and infuses it with their unique style to create music that is both powerful and emotional. @mentallydistrakted Load More Contact Contact Us! mentallydistrakted@gmail.com First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

The Biography for Alternative Rock band Mentally Distrakted. Biography Mentally Distrakted is the result of a lifelong bond between two brothers from Sandusky, Ohio. Evan and Trevor Pearston have been writing music together since 2019, and formed Mentally Distrakted as their first musical project. Mentally Distrakted has been carving out their name in the music scene with this lineup for years. With Evan Pearston as the singer/guitarist, Trevor Pearston as the drummer, Jenna Clark as the bass guitarist and Daniel Likes as the lead guitarist, Mentally Distrakted brings a rounded, heavy sound to the new age of music. Their style leaves one foot firmly planted in the grunge aesthetic of the 90's, while the other loosely flows between sub-genres of punk, metal, and other unique styles. From a very young age, these kids have been expressing a level of musicianship that excels far beyond that of their peers, and they continue to bloom and express themselves through their innovative style of music. Timeline 2019 Evan Pearston (age 14) starts to write songs, occasionally inviting Trevor, his younger brother (age 10) to play drums with him. A special musical bond forms between them. 2020-2021 Evan and Trevor start to frequent the local record store where jam nights foster inspiration to continue writing for both of the boys. At this time, Evan fosters relationships between musicians in the community, and tries to form multiple bands with friends. These projects, while short lasted, helped solidify Evan's unique writing style. One particular musical project encouraged a young Jenna Clark to pick up a bass guitar. Evan and Jenna began learning and growing with one another, challenging each other to get better as the months progressed. April 2022 Evan and Trevor play together alongside a few other friends as a part of the house band for the record store. By this time, the boys had frequented the record store and made it the unofficial headquarters until it was shut down. They earn their first spot on a local show when the owner asked the boys to perform as part of a "Metal Monday" showcase. June 2022 The band, now known as "The Boys","The Metal Monday Band", or just Evan and Trevor, play a show together for the 2nd time. They quickly realize there is some sort of magic happening... and the adults around them agree. The manager at the record store venue book the boys for a show in July under the name "Mentally Distrakted". The band is born. Trevor suggests that his new band plays at the annual talent show. Trevor, along with Evan and stand-in bassist Jenna Clark play a packed gym as "The Band!" Friends and Family encourage these three to play as a band together, and rumors of Jenna becoming the 3rd member of Mentally Distrakted start to fly around. July 2022 The boys play their first show under the new name, opening for a band on tour. Evan and Trevor play with a minimal setup, and tear the house down for the first time as Mentally Distrakted. August 2022 The band solidifies its lineup by adding Jenna Clark on bass. They continue to play shows at the record store, building a following from the ground up. The band meets Jason Voorhees. (long story) John E.L. Tenney gets Mentally Distrakted. (another long story) October 2022 Band is interviewed on local radio 95.3 WLKR for the first time. November 2022 With tracks like "Detached", "Chakra" and "Educated" being written by Evan nearly 2 years prior, the songs finally see a new light and are formative in grounding the band in the alternative punk genre. December 2022 Mentally Distrakted plays a Christmas Benefit show that benefits local charities and gets toys in the hands of underprivileged children. They are invited to play the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Tri-C High School Battle of the Bands. (Best Christmas present EVER) January 2023 Mentally Distrakted plays the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the first time. March 2023 Mentally Distrakted plays their first acoustic set. The band plays their first gig in Columbus, OH. April 2023 Live Album is recorded at Halo Live during a show. Mentally Distrakted's unofficial mascot was found in the middle of the road in downtown Sandusky. May 2023 Mentally Distrakted opens for Ohio devision of Green Jellÿ. Evan graduates High School. June 2023 Mentally Distrakted plays their first big stage in front of over 100 people downtown. They make their first celebrity friend. (kinda) August 2023 Local bands and underground legends alike commend Mentally Distrakted for their heavy live show and unique style. The band's oldest member is only 18 at this point. September 2023 Mentally Distrakted is invited to play Jubilleego, a festival that helps raise funds for local artists with developmental disabilities. October 2023 A brief break was taken to pursue other work. With the rhythm section in high school, and with Evan in college, breaks are necessary to get Educated! November 2023 The band stood strong while playing out in a new environment. Bootlegs and recordings are in circulation! December 2023 Mentally Distrakted celebrates the holidays by playing on the 22nd at Waterbottom. January 2024 Demo tracks and ideas are starting to circulate for the debut album. February - April 2024 Pre-Production and Schoolwork are the two things on these kid's minds. May 2024 The band gets in touch with their old friends and family, Jenna graduates, and these young adults appear on the radio again to promote their shows taking place in the summer. June 2024 The band has a few gigs during the month of June, playing in Norwalk, Sandusky and Vermillion! After weeks of pain, Evan finds out his right thumb is broken, preventing him from playing guitar for a few months to come. Evan and Trevor join the shiny hiney club. (hehe) July 2024 With Evan unable to play, the future of the band is uncertain... but a bit of perseverance and a little help from a friend keeps hope in the hearts of fans everywhere. Daniel Likes, a long time fan and friend, picks up guitar duties for Evan while he heals. He is welcomed in as the 4th member of the band! They play a house party as a four piece for the first time, covering Alice in Chains and Silverchair. Daniel learns fast, and has his first official gig with the band in Mansfield! September 2024 Mentally Distrakted plays Jubileego for the second time in two years, performing alongside local legends and growing bands from all across Ohio. The single for "Accutane" is in development. October 2024 A Halloween show is taped and produced by Evan. The show was a hit, and featured Monarch and Queen Pin, two of MD's favorite underground acts. The band deliberately tuned down, and played their songs with an exaggerated sense of dread to produce an eerie sound for Halloween. November 2024 Mentally Distrakted plays the Grog Shop for the first time! The second Norwalk Public Library show also took place, being the first time Trevor (Co-founder) was absent from a show. In his place, the talented Cory Webb (Womacks, Midnight Brothers) filled in. Evan dances with a sweet old lady during a show at Yorktown Lanes... But fails to get her number. December 2024 The band plays Dec. 14 in Greenwich with Atomic Logic. On New Year's Eve, "Accutain" is released! January 2025 Accutain begins to creep up on Spotify's play counter. An acoustic show is played at Halo Live. The band solidifies their new set of music, but has yet to play it live. Trevor turns 16. February 2025 "The Psychic" is released on Valentine's day... a "pseudo-love song" for all the hopeless romantics. "Accutain" is played on 107.3 ALT CLE, the Cleveland Alternative Rock Station. April 2025 Mentally Distrakted plays the Cat in the Cream Battle of The Bands in Oberlin, and takes first place! Winnings included bragging rights and Kool-aid... lots and lots of Kool-aid... May 2025 MD Opens the Sandusky Skatepark, playing the Main Stage on opening day! June 2025 MD Plays the Winchester with Ill Anatomy and Yellow Fever - A real memorable show with our closest friends! August 2025 MD EP is released! 6 Songs, fully recorded in Evan's bedroom, mixed and mastered by the band, all available on any streaming service and CD! The band ENTERS AND WINS the HALO LIVE Battle of the Bands, winning them a FREE ALBUM! Set to record in October, all the members are over the moon! Songs are picked out, and demos begin production. September 2025 MD Plays Jubileego year 3! October 2025 Halo Live shuts down, making the execution of the album recording hazy and unsure... With two hometown venues shutting down during their time as a band, a great remorse is felt for the sandusky music scene and the people involved. MD plays HALLOWEEN at the Foundry, as part of the Punkzilla Fest Celebration!