Push Play is an edgy pop rock band coming to the scene first on Long Island and reaching as far as the Midwest in cities such as Menomonee Falls, WI and Chicago, Illinois and as far north as Boston, MA. Comprised of 4 young men, this talented group was named Best Band on Long Island by the Long Island Press. Their debut album represents all of their own material. Their music has reached over 44,000 fans across the globe.

They sold out the renowned Fillmore Irving Plaza in Manhattan last December, leaving four city blocks of fans unable to get in to the packed house. And this past April, Push Play was the sole performer at Manhattan's Nokia Theatre, nearly selling out the venue, which is double the capacity of Irving Plaza and the first time in the history of Nokia Theatre that an unsigned band performed. In addition, Push Play was the only unsigned band to land the coveted spot at this year's Z100's Zootopia's pre-show in May and their phenomenal performance earned them a huge ovation from the crowd.

This rock quartet consists of CJ Baran, lead singer, rhythm guitarist and keyboards, Steve Scarola, lead guitarist and keyboards, Nick DeTurris, bass, and Derek Ries, drummer. They are smart and charismatic and true role models, engaging fans at every performance and managing to build their fan base one fan at a time. CJ Baran graduated this past June from High School in South Huntington, New York where he was president of both Student Council and DECA. Steve Scarola also graduated this past June from High School where he was a member of the marching band Habitat for Humanity. Nick DeTurris followed suit also graduating from High School and playing an integral role in the club Yodel Kadodel which raises funds for cancer patients. Derek Ries is on a full scholarship with Baruch's Honors Program and is the only 19 year old with the rest just becoming 18. These young men represent tomorrow's leaders and more importantly "DOERS" and have decided to pursue their dream of making it in the world of rock music by deferring college for one year.

What sets them apart from the rest is quite simple: PURPOSE! Their Push Play for Purpose campaign has received national recognition as they made their way to other states donating their performance to helping those in need. Their philanthropic efforts through this "Purpose" tour have enabled them to raise funds for a multitude of charities, donating money to both Friends of the Arts and Fight for Charity and performing for free at those events as well.

Their commitment to donating their performances to any charity through June 30th 2008 raised over $97,000.

They were announced as the BEST MALE NEWCOMER by Pop Star Magazine's August 2008 issue and have frequently been covered in many other pop magazines. They landed the front page in the New York Times Long Island eddition on March 30th, 2008 and dubbed Long Island's Fab Four on the front cover of Newday on April 15th.

Their agent is Creative Artist Agency, and their manager is Sue Baran, CJ's mom. With this dynamite team Push Play plans to take the world by storm, one fan at a time with solid headlining acts. Push Play sets itself apart from the rest and will be here for many years to come. Only together for a year and a half, their success and formidable rise to the top is something to be seen by all, come take that ride with them.