Four Minutes Til Midnight

Four Minutes Til Midnight started like most bands do, in a garage between a couple of friends wanting to express themselves through music. The project which initially started with vocalist Eli Taylor and bassist Jonathan Green began to blossom in 2004 when the two moved to Hollywood California to attend the Musicians Institute. There they met guitarist Kenta Hayashi and drummer Joshua Vore. After playing only one show Jonathan Green left the band and was replaced by Andre Davis. Throughout the next few years Four Minutes Til Midnight began stepping into the southern California music scene playing venues such as: The House of Blues (Los Angeles and San Diego), the Viper Room, the Key Club, the Roxy, the Knitting Factory, B.B. King's, the Troubadour, 4th&B and Canes. In 2006 Four Minutes Til Midnight released their first album "Oak Tree" followed by a 20 day tour of Japan. After returning from Japan the band relocated to San Diego to escape the smog and stress of L.A. In 2008 bassist Andre Davis was replaced U-Kay (Yu-suke Ikegaya). Most recently the band released their second album "Find my way", a 10 song roller-coaster ride ranging from falsetto funk to blues rock. The release of the album was followed by a 2 month long tour of the U.S. as well as a 3 month tour of Japan. The band is currently back playing in the United States as well as writing and rehearsing for a new album. The four musicians reside in a "man cave" in Sonora Ca

What is Four Minutes Til Midnight (FMTM)? FMTM is a funk, rock-blues and jam band gaining momentum in the Southern California and Japan music scene. Their strength is that they have two American and two Japanese in the band. Because of that mix of different culture and music background,a great chemistry happens. FMTM creates such unique and exotic sound. Why the name Four Minutes Til Midnight? 1156 were the last four digits of Eli’s home phone. That was the only place where they were able to play music freely, and FMTM was born.

2004
     Eli Taylor (vocals), Kenta Hayashi (guitar),Josh Vore (drums) and Jonathan Green(passed away in September 2009) met while attending the Musician Institute in Hollywood, California and in March 2004 formed FMTM.

2005
     Andre Davis joined after John left in May 2005. FMTM has played in venues such as: The House of Blues, The Viper Room, Key Club, Roxy, Knitting Factory, B B King, and the Troubadour. FMTM was accepted amazingly well in Hollywood and started creating their fan base in Los Angeles.

2006
     FMTM won The Battle of the Bands in LA (at Club Good Hurt sponsored by Fallow Industry). The final battle was on December 7th. Their fist album, “Oak Tree” was released in 2006 also. They sold 10000 CDs (including Japan and American market). FMTM did their first Japan tour. They played 11 shows all over  Japan including Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Osaka, Nagoya and Kyoto. FMTM performed a few times for TV shows in North Hollywood.

2007
     FMTM relocated to San Diego in order to escape LA smog and traffic. They gained fans dramatically. FMTM has played at famous clubs and music venues in San Diego such as The House Of Blues, 4th & B, Canes and Winstons.

2008
Yusuke Ikegaya (bass) joined FMTM after Andre in May 2008. FMTM was accepted amazingly well in San Diego. They have had the pleasure to open for-Ozomatli, Greyboy Allstars, Common Sense and The Expendables-just to name a few. The most popular radio station in San Diego, FM_94.9, started playing FMTM's songs.

2009
“Find My Way” is the band's new release CD, launched in June 2009. They sold 4000 CDs already. “Find My Way” is a 10 track CD, filled with sound that only FMTM can deliver, from tracks that make you reminisce about love, to tracks that will make you get up off your seat and groove! FMTM also successfully finished their second Japan tour. They played 64 shows within 87 days this time, gained so many fans, and shocked Japanese music scene big time. FMTM played at the biggest world live band festival Emergenza ( Battle of the Bands) and placed semi final.

2010
     After FMTM came back from Japan, they toured in the U.S. FMTM is creating their third album now. FMTM signed with a Japanese label and released their Japanese album in June. FMTM went to Japan on tour again for 3 months (45 shows). FMTM charted 1st place for a Japanese major radio station USEN. They play FMTM's songs 30 times a day now. FMTM’s goal is to connect with each individual; from the first time listener to the die--hard fan, through the love and art that is their music.

2011
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Eli Taylor (Vocal) 1982.5.20
Kenta Hayashi (Guitar) 1984.5.20
U-Kay (Bass) 1985.12.9
Josh Vore (Drums) 1983.8.12