The First Act owes its existence to one Larry Wooddell and his love for black squirrels. The story is as follows:

Larry Wooddell was the superintendent of grounds at Kent State University in the early 1960's. A large school covering more than 500 acres across the lush rolling meadows of the Cuyahoga River Valley in Northeast Ohio, the campus offered many opportunities to lose oneself amongst its great oaks, conifers, and hallowed halls... perhaps too many. Wooddell became lonely. Tiresome days of mowing and trimming lead to lonesome nights of regret and longing. Wooddell knew there was something out there to cure his loneliness. The Encylopedia Britannica would be his tool. Continue»AlbumsPublic TransportationA collection of the First Act's earliest work, Public Transportation chronicles the band's first ideas about creating music for the purpose of social commentary. From songs about people and animals named Gary to the War in Iraq to Lance Armstrong, this album represents two Kent State University undergrads' take on the world around them. More...

Explanation Point!A work in progress, Explanation Point! will build on the ideas established with Public Transportation. This album will represent two Kent State University graduates' take on the world aroud them. More coming soon. Members Michael McKeon: lead vocals, head writer
Timothy Hollister: guitars, banjo, keys, background vocals, co-writer
Joe Drummer: children's drum set
Chris Crawford: percussion, recording

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