“Never! Never! Give up those dreams”: popular lyrics from the aspiring young band Send Request. Send Request is a local band consisting of four GNA graduates; Andrew Blank, vocals and guitar, Derek Holminski, guitar and backing vocals, Aron Wood, bass, and Jon Labenski, drums. The Nanticoke graduates began playing together in February of 2013. From their initial jam session, they knew they had something special. The first single, “Never! Never!” has over two thousand “likes” on YouTube and is continuing to gain popularity.

According to the bands YouTube channel, “Send Request is a 4-piece Pop-Punk/Power-Pop group and currently released their 2014 EP ‘Beyond the Ordinary’ (Produced by Jonny Franck).”

From humble beginnings, Send Request is quickly making their mark on the music scene. They have played on the main stageof the Sherman Theater, recorded an EP, and have a chance to perform at the Vans Warped tour.

“The GNA Insider” had the opportunity to interview Send Request during one of their band practices. Keep in mind they’re all a bunch of comedians.

What made you guys want to start a band?
“Arons haircut” –Andrew. After joking they all agreed that they wanted to do something with their passion for music.

Where did the name “Send Request” come from?
“Actually, I picked it. We were all in Jon’s basement brain storming and I was on Facebook. I saw “Sending Request”, took off the –ing and wrote it down. We all put a band name in a hat and picked one; tournament style.” –Derek

How would it feel (if you remain in the top ten of the BOTB) to perform at the Vans Warped tour?
It’s exciting and rewarding to know people will vote for us, plus our fan base is growing along with it.

Where do you see yourselves as a band in the future?
“Jons basement” -Aron