You are bidding on a 5"x7" black and white photo of Smile Empty Soul signed by band members, Ryan, Derek and Sean. ~~~~~~Smile Empty Soul initially formed while attending rival high schools in the bedroom community of Santa Clarita. The diverse trio came together four years ago through a "mutual love of music." Drummer Derek Gledhill played in bands throughout his high school years; bassist Ryan Martin was in his first band at the age of 12 and Sean Danielsen began playing in a rock band at age 11. Smile Empty Soul slowly evolved and perfected its sound over the next four years, regularly playing the two small clubs in Santa Clarita and making the trek to the Sunset Strip. Their demo came to the attention of Todd Parker, an A&R man for ThroBack Records, and the band eventually hooked up with producer/songwriter John Lewis Parker. Parker worked with the band for almost 2 years, and signed them to his ThroBack label before subsequently signing a deal with Lava Records.