The Berlin Project
| Company type | Independent band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Defunct | 2005 (initial disbandment) |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Products | Punk rock and ska music albums and performances |
The Berlin Project was a punk rock ensemble originating from the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, active between 1995 and 2005, known for fusing elements of punk and ska. Their name derived from a software program. Throughout their career, they toured extensively across North America, performing alongside bands such as the Matches, Steel Train, Punchline, the Juliana Theory, and Midtown. They featured on side stages during the 2002 and 2003 editions of the Van's Warped Tour and took part in major festivals including Pittsburgh’s 2000 X-Fest with acts like Stone Temple Pilots and Everclear, as well as the 2002 Skate and Surf Festival, sharing the lineup with the Descendents.
The group issued two full-length albums under the independent label Orange Peal Records. Their last record, The Things We Say, achieved moderate popularity in Japan through Trident Style Recordings. A highlight of their early work includes a 1997 cover of Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice".
After The Berlin Project disbanded, members Jon Belan, Nick Revak, and Aaron Mediate established the rock band Gene The Werewolf in 2007. In August 2009, the band briefly reassembled for four performances across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland. This reunion featured John Garrighan, Chuck Rocha, Paul Menotiades (associated with Punchline and the Composure), and Cory Muro (from the Composure), including headline shows and supporting appearances for the reformed the Ataris.
Tragically, founding member John Garrighan passed away from a heroin overdose in January 2011.
On July 8, 2017, The Berlin Project reunited once again at Mr. Smalls in Millvale, Pennsylvania, serving as support for Punchline’s 20th Anniversary event. The lineup included returning members Jon Belan, Bradley (Brad Evanovich), Brian Camp, Nick Revak, Aaron Mediate, Sean McAfee, Bryan Coles, Michael "Nacho" Crosby, with Dan Garrighan stepping in on guitar and vocals to honor his late brother.
Studio albums
- 1998: Running For the Border
- 1999: Culture Clash
- 2004: The Things We Say
EPs
- 2000: The Transition Radio EP
Band members
- John Garrighan (lead vocals, lead guitar): 1995–2005; deceased 2011
- Jon Belan (lead vocals, rhythm guitar): 2002–2005
- Nick Revak (drums): 1999–2005
- Aaron Mediate (keyboards, saxophone): 1997–2005
- Tim Schultz (bass, backing vocals): 2003–2005
- Chuck Rocha (bass/vocals): 2002–2003, 2009
- Bradley (Brad Evanovich) (bass/vocals): 1995–2002
- Brian Camp (guitar/vocals): 1995–2002
- Michael "Nacho" Crosby (alto sax/vocals): 1998–2000
- Sean McAfee (keyboards/trombone): 1998–2000
- Bryan Coles (trumpet): 2000
- Joe Rothwell (drums): 1995–1999
- Nick Boehm (trumpet): 1995–1999
- Eric Porado (trumpet): 1997–1999
- Joe Culig (trombone): 1997–1999
- Touring musicians
- Paul Menotiades (guitar/vocals): 2009
- Cory Muro (drums): 2009