T13C

T13C is a Pop punk band from Gainesville, Florida. The band was started under the name Ten 13 Concept in 2001 by founding members Joe Loffredo (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Mike Loffredo (Synth, Trombone, Vocals) and Jon "Super Jew" Epstein (Bass). T13C began as a ska/punk band and released two records fetauring that sound, Ska Core Surf Rock in 2002 and Thanks for Last Night in 2005. But, after members changes and changes in MusicAL taste, the band has pushed the ska sound to the backburner.

Member Changes

T13C has been through 5 drummers and 4 trumpet players since the bands inception in 2001. In 2006 it was decided to go a new direction musically and so the last trumpet player was never replaced.

Chris Torres was added as a second guitarist in 2005 and now also shares vocal responsibilities with Joe.

Richie Moyle has actually been T13C's drummer twice. He was the second drummer to be in the band. Richie quit in 2005 to focus on finishing up school. In 2007, he was asked to return during the recording of the band's self-titled EP.

America's Got Talent/Early Touring

The band won the chance to compete on NBC's summer reality show America's Got Talent in 2006 and made it all the way to the semi-finals. Immediately after the taping they began their first national tour. The band has since done 3 national tours covering the West Coast, Midwest and East Coast of the United States.

Self-Titled EP

In March 2007, the band began recording their 3rd release. With numerous member changes over the years, it seemed it was time to go a new direction musically. The band's ska sound faded into the background (but not completely away) as Mike began playing a synthesizer more often than his trombone. The band released the new record at Florida Music Festival in Orlando, Florida in May.

Warped Tour 2007

T13C decided to take it's new record on the road in the summer of 2007 by following the Vans Warped Tour for three weeks and working the lines every morning before the festival began. They sold 3,000 to new fans in most of the major cities on the east coast and in the midwest.