Years active 2006–present Origin Sydney, Australia | Website www.thetake.com.au Genres Pop music, Pop rock | |
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The Take are a pop rock band from Sydney, Australia. The members are Justin Roberts (vocals/keys), Robb Mitchell (guitar), Shane Yasserie (bass) and Tim Vickery (drums).
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Musical influences
The Take's musical influences include The Killers, Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco.
Music career
Justin Roberts and Robb Mitchell met in high school, and a mutual love of music led them to create the band Streetlight Theatre, which also featured Shane Yasserie. Under this name, they supported Kisschasy, Something with Numbers, Avalon Drive and Angelas Dish. In 2006 they were joined by Tim Vickery on drums, and became The Take.
The Take recorded their first single, Breathe, with Australian producer Greg Stace, and released it in April 2009. Shortly after, they set off to perform in the Boost Mobile Rock The Schools Tour, starting on 4 May 2009 with Balwyn High School. They toured for four weeks, visiting 20 high schools in Victoria, Australia. In October and November 2010, The Take toured extensively with Australian band Amy Meredith. November 2010 saw them also touring with Thirsty Merc and in January 2011, with For Our Hero.
In April 2011, The Take played for the opening night of Star City Casino's new 'Rock Lily' venue in Sydney, alongside Angelas Dish, Mending Melissa, and Frankie.