?I was a semester out from graduating college and I was in an awkward spot since I didn?t really know what I wanted to do with my life. I had a catalogue of song ideas and no where to go with them, but I knew i wanted to play music.? Taking advice from several friends in the local music scene, guitarist Ashley Drewes began a dream in early 2010 to start a band that solved her ever-pressing need to quench her musical expression. She begged her friend, drummer David Landrum, whom she had played in bands with prior, to help start her new project. He was sold the first day she showed him her new ideas and they began looking for others to help fill a band lineup. Through a mutual friend they added bassist Nathan Wilson, another college graduate, and the trio continued to look for others to fill in the missing pieces. After a few months, they discovered vocalist David Kaufman through Craigslist, who at the time was studying at a nearby university. Friend of the band, Jerry Bowyer, filled in on rhythm guitar and The Greater The Risk was born. They took their name from an ideal in their own lives. It speaks of sacrifices; the hardships of band life- putting every thing else in life on hold and putting an endless amount of time and energy into something that may not even be successful. In June 2010, the band played its first show and released a self-titled EP, which included three completed songs from Drewes? catalogue of riffs and melodies. The first single, ?Braver,? which is about the formation of the band, reached the #9 spot on Purevolume.com?s most downloaded list its first week released. After a few lineup changes over that summer, Landrum and Bowyer both departing to begin other musical endeavors, TGTR tried out candidates for replacements, landing on Kaufman?s college friend Blake Gillespie on guitar and vocals and drummer, Derek Ames. With a new solid lineup, they began regionally touring and writing new material. For the next EP, they knew they wanted to take their songs to the next level. After speaking to a few producers they decided to work with Bryan Russell (Envy On The Coast, Straylight Run, The Narrative) In January 2010, the band stepped into the studio and recorded five new songs.That same month they were featured in Alternative Press?s top unsigned artist of the month section and things were looking up. In support of the new release, more touring ensued that spring. Their heavy DIY work ethic earned them a date on the Warped Tour and their new single ?Pick Your Poison? topped at #2 on the Purevolume charts. Unfortunately, plans for a June release of the EP were pushed back indefinitely when Kaufman announced he was leaving the band for personal reasons. With all plans put on hold, the other four decided to push onward, convinced their unreleased new material was worth sharing with others. After months of searching and auditions they landed on Daniel Castillo, who was eager to join after hearing the new sound and direction the band was taking. With a reinvigorated spirit, The Greater The Risk is focused on moving forward. This fall, the guys and girl will be touring and promoting their new EP Say What You Never Said, which is scheduled to be released October 25th.