Blog: Carroll County Band 'Yesterday's War'

Summer, 2007. A couple of guys got together in Westminster, MD, and started writing music like crazy. That sparked the beginning of an interesting adventure, where they've played with national acts such as Alien Ant Farm, Psychostick, the Charm City Devils, and Fuel. 

We're right in the middle of that adventure. Currently Yesterday's War is finishing up an album set to release this summer. It's being mixed by Steve Wright (SR-71, Slipknot) and mastered by Dave Collins (The Police, No Doubt, Soundgarden, Linkin Park, Queens of the Stone Age.) 

When asked about the album, lead guitarist Rob Holt said, "we are recording an epic album with great production." He is joined by the other band members, Denny Norris (Vocals/Guitar), Adam Spalletta (Keyboards/Backup Vocals), Rob Holthause (Bass/Backup Vocals), and Tony Ruiz (Drums).

Curious? They're already on itunes with a three song sampler, type in Yesterday's War in the search bar, and you'll find "Pineapple Doorbell," "17 Months," and "643." The band melds a solid rock tone with edgy vocals from Denny and company. Last month they appeared on 98Rock's Noise in the Basement. Yesterday's War is anything but noise however, with a very loyal and growing fanbase.

Denny Noris, Rob Holthause and Tony Ruiz all graduated from Westminster High School, while Rob Holt graduated from South Carroll High. Adam Spalletta is the only gentleman not from Carroll County, but his talent and tone match the natives perfectly. 

In addition to playing with Yesterday's War, both Rob Holt and Rob Holthause teach private guitar lessons at Coffey Music on Main Street. 

Upcoming Shows are as follows:

Saturday, March 17th at Sonar in Baltimore, MD for St. Patrick's Day

Saturday, April 7th at The New Sunset Inn, Hampstead MD

Saturday, April 14th at Recher Theatre, Towson MD: For the Charm City Devils CD release party.

Saturday, May 12th at Greene Turtle, Westminster, MD

All times can be found at each venue's website.