The individuals of BLUEROOT all grew up with the understanding that they would never be able to fit into the rigid structure that many office jobs demand. They simply weren't born with the submissive tolerance to live "normal" lives. Therefore, upon graduating high school, instead of going to college, they focused their collective energy into the talents that the universe had given them, music.

BLUEROOT is the blinding light at the end of a dark tunnel that has been the sad state of many local music scenes across the country. In an era where you will only get your voice heard by screaming at the top of your lungs while hammering an out-of-tune guitar, BLUEROOT gets their point across by experimenting with different genres, while never abandoning the sheer power of melody. Their sound can best be described as yet another new chapter in the book of Rock music: Rebellious, uplifting, intriguing, organic, and always beautiful.

The seeds of BLUEROOT were first planted when grade school friends Wes Pagano (vocals) and Taylor Corbin (guitar) first started writing songs together at the tender age of twelve. Wes and Taylor shared a love of music, and the songs they wrote were a musical library, spanning the styles of pop, funk, reggae, rock, and psychedelic. Once they teamed up with Ben Reiss (bass), Ryan McCusker (drums), and then-guitarist Jason Richter in the fall of 2000, they immediately adapted to the small but budding local music scene. Focusing solely on just playing non-stop shows, they quickly earned a reputation for being one of the most organic, high-intensity live rock bands in the area.

The Summer of 2002 saw BLUEROOT included on An Absolute Disregard for the Common Compilation, a two-disc set released by respected indie label DoughMain Records. DoughMain Records took immediate notice that there was more-than-meets-the-eye with the fledgling local band. BLUEROOT was not only garnering a positive word-of-mouth in their hometown, but somehow the word managed to spread all the way to different parts of the globe. Eager to fuel the fire to the band's energy, DoughMain grabbed the opportunity to record the group's first full-length album of completely original music. BLUEROOT headed into the studio in the Winter of 2002 to lay down tracks for their debut studio recording, Holocene Epoch (released on August 5, 2003). With an all-new repertoire of music and a strong buzz, BLUEROOT returned to the live performance circuit, which included larger shows such as the Canyon Club (with actor/comedian Jamie Kennedy), and a spot on The Vans Warped Tour in Ventura, California. The album's release even received mention in a spring issue of People magazine.

In 2004, Sony Pictures needed a hard rock song for their upcoming action film "Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid". They needed to look no further than BLUEROOT. The band entered 311's Hive Studios with renowned producer Ron Saint-Germain (311, Soundgarden, Tool) and shaped up a new version of "Cha-Pow!". At the same time, "Cha-Pow!" also aired on an episode of MTV's show "Made".

Having had a very busy year in 2004 with various industry showcases, festivals such as NACA, a new sponsorship from AMP Energy/Mountain Dew, and increasing pressure, the band has had to make some very tough decisions. In January of 2005, they decided to part ways with their longtime friend and band mate Jason Richter, due to personal and creative differences. The hardest decisions, however, are nearly always the right ones. Always motivated by change, BLUEROOT greets the New Year with a fresh new identity and newly renewed focus.

In 2005, BLUEROOT continues to move into the future by satisfying their fate of making timeless melodies. They continue to work diligently, now writing and recording new material for the very highly anticipated follow-up to 2003's Holocene Epoch, expected to heavily dent the ambiguous Los Angeles music scene. Mostly, they're very eager to hit the road and meet up with their devoted fans that are salivating for new incendiary concert performances. Be sure to join in on this action when BLUEROOT comes to your town!