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There are few that would mark their success by the rise, fall and reuniting of the mmm-pop-band of the 90's, Hanson. Yet, Article A, a relatively new band from New Jersey (and nothing like the old Hanson), opened for the trio of brothers last month. According to guitarist Gary Kramer, this marked a great coup for Article A's uphill battle towards superstardom.

"Remember that day when you were 14 playing the string-less guitar and that band Hanson came on (...) you're opening for them Wednesday," he said in a blog entry for a charity organization called TheOneLove.org.

Kramer's story begins when he was five years old and his guitar was as much his toy as his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figures. As a teen, he remembers wanting to be Noel Gallagher from Oasis and learning chords to play "Closing Time," by Semisonic. Next to playing in a band at his church, Kramer's biggest hallelujah moment came when he an band members Christian LaGrotteria, Joe Haight and Evan Gallipoli formed Article A in 2000.

If being BFFs is the way to score a record deal, then Article A is a winning combination. After performing in local gigs and being the top video on the 24/7 satellite music channel TVU, this group of friends, plus Kramer, their new add, signed with 785 Records. The partnership proved to be a lasting relationship leading to concert tours, festival shows and adoring power-pop/alternative fans.

For more behind the scenes info on Article A, check out our exclusive interview below.

—Christa Fletcher