Core 13 is a mixed-genre punk band from Portland, Oregon. Their music is a mix of punk ideals, reggae, ska, Latin, emo, and more. Their lyrics are heartfelt and their performance is unforgettable. The trio - consist of best friends, Marco polo age 25 (bass), Rooster age 21 (guitar), and Robbie age 18 (drums). Rooster is also the lead singer for the band as well as the songwriter and started the band in 2000 with Marco, later they added the one known as Robbie and became CORE 13. All three members take performing live and interacting with the fans to a whole new level. "We hope to make it less about entertainment up there. We want our fans to know they are our friends and break down that barrier between musicians and the people that go to their shows. Whether we're meeting people who love our music or hate our music, talking with kids waiting in the rain before a show, or simply just taking them out to get some food after sweating with us, it all makes this much more important than just a show, or just an album...it's about family and everyone who goes to a show, buys a CD, visits the site, sends us an email, etc. they are all a part of that family." - Rooster With their new full length powerhouse album: Whisper Out Loud, out January 22nd, they are turning a lot of heads and causing quite a stir amongst a variety of fans. The album is an emotional rollercoaster filled with heartfelt songs about life, love, pleasure and pain. With powerful lyrics and catchiness that you can not escape, Whisper Out Loud is an epic album, which is sure to make the CORE 13 Familia a whole lot bigger.