A Welcome Distraction began back in early 2008, after Alex cut ties with his last band.

In looking to start a new band, Alex got Javier,a friend since high school who was into playing rhythm guitar as well as singing his heart out and also very into theatrics was an ideal front man for the job.

Months Later, A.W.D would end up recording a 4 track demo before their first official show at the historic Whisky A Go Go landing a co-headlining spot. They received positive Feedback from there first show and so began to push forth in various other venues. By the end of 2008 they would also play a charity event for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month raising a great amount of money for the cause.

In 2009, a couple changes would come. Hector, guitar player in black metal band Edens Onslaught and close friend of both Alex and Javi's would take up bass duties, As well as Kansas' Heavy Hitter Cole Essington on drums From then on A Welcome Distraction has evolved into a whole new breed of Alternative Rock with catchy hooks and a hint of heavy metal shred.

A.W.D would then go on to finish recording the rest of their first album, Weird Things In Weird Places, along with its early 2010 Release. The band has also been working on songs for the second album, which will be released in the fall of next year.

A.W.D is a high energy adrenaline rush with fantastic stage presence and theatrics which makes them a band not to miss.
We also would like to thank these people for helping us out as well as supporting us.

Pete Kontogeorgis,
Larry Cox,
Richard Busch,
Howard Askeland,
Darlene Tickle,
Drew Walldez,
All of the bands family,
and our AMAZING FANS!!!
We thank you,
-A.W.D-

We've Performed at:
-Hootenanny w/ Weezer (2008)
-Whisky-A-Go-Go - Hollywood
-HomeBrew - San Dimas
-Chain Reaction - Anaheim
-Bottom of the Hill - San Francisco
-Eagle's Lodge - Redondo Beach
-The Knitting Factory - Hollywood
-Catch One - Los Angeles - Semi Finals
-St. Christopher's Church (Fundraiser) - West Covina
-The Knitting Factory/Club Vodka - Hollywood
-The Slidebar - Fullerton (1st Headlining Show!)

Don't care to message us on MySpace. Or maybe you don't have a MySpace and found us. You can contact us at:

AWelcomeDistraction@Live.com

You can also call us up for tickets and other information:

Alex: (626) 485-4559
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