The “air five” is undoubtedly one of the most underrated of all positive gestures.  Contrary to the ever so popular “high five” the “air five” has freedom.  It can be done from opposite ends of hallways, across gymnasiums and large rooms.  An “air five” meets people where they are.  As a matter of fact, when looked at in the correct light, “air five,” the gesture and AIR 5, the band, are a lot alike.

Hailing from small town Greenbrier, TN, Air 5 is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Ben Peeples, bassist/vocalist Michael Segarra and drummer John Benbow.  The band signed with management company Prodigal Son Entertainment opening the door for performances alongside some of music’s hottest up-and-coming artists, among them Day of Fire, Krystal Meyers, Eleventyseven and Last Tuesday.  By late 2006 the trio inked a multi-album deal with Indie label Audio Frenzy Records with national distribution through Infinity Music Distribution/Central South.

“We love punk rock music, and we want to use it to reach people” states Peeples.  “See-- our music isn’t all about God…it is really music about life from a Christian perspective.  I think a lot of people relate to that.  We are all Christian guys but we don’t feel like it’s our calling to preach at people. We simply want to be light to anyone who doesn’t know Jesus.”

Air 5’s fresh approach to both music and ministry is evident as their music journeys through a deluge of human emotion. From conquering the shackles of hopelessness in “Hold My Hand” to surrendering yourself to God’s will in “Write My Story,” to the powerful declaration of “Here’s Me Letting Go,” the band delivers infectious harmonies alongside a rock infused pop bounce, akin to bands like Relient K, Blink 182 and New Found Glory, while carefully establishing their own identity in today’s crowded music scene.

“We are not concerned with fitting a mold and we aren’t offended by comparisons to other bands,” says Peeples boldly. “We are simply doing what we love, and trying our best to stay in the center of God’s will.  Nothing else really matters.”

Soon after signing with Audio Frenzy, the band entered producer Barry Blair’s (Audio Adrenaline, Tinman Jones, Candlefuse) studio to record their debut album, Write My Story. “Barry really has a gift for bringing a song to life,” Peeple’s recalls.  “Working with him was an absolute blast and we can’t wait to do it again.” Additionally, the band’s debut was mixed and mastered by Grammy and Dove “Producer of the Year” nominee Brian Hardin, known for his work with artists from Manic Drive, Jill Parr, FFH to Nouveaux and These 5 Down among others.  

“We really believe in Write My Story and its potential to connect with people from all walks fo life,” offers Peeles intimately, continuing on, “When people listen to our album, I hope they have fun, cry, laugh, and relate.  We hope it speaks to them in whatever way they need it to.”