The Second Summer is an alternative power pop band from the Chicagoland area drawing inspiration from Cheap Trick and the Gin Blossoms. 

In this interview, Peter Kreten sits down with Steve Gatland from The Second Summer to learn how the band came together, why the hook is what matters most to him, and why YOU should take a chance on going to a local show. 

Photo Credit: Steve Gatland and The Second Summer. Used with Permission

Steve Gatland from The Second Summer Interview

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