Already Taken is a piano, bass, and drums trio playing classic-styled original rock, ranging from soft ballads to up-tempo numbers. They’re strongly influenced by the days when pop and rock music was comprised of well-formulated songwriting and a dedication to fine musical craftsmanship
All three group members have played (and continue to play) in various Long Island groups, but as a collective unit they share an undeniable chemistry and similar musical sensibilities.
A vehicle for the songwriting talents of the three members, heads have started to turn when hearing the Already Taken band. Join them as they begin to spread their songs and music to the New York Tri-State area.
Our disc, No Cover Charge is available as a physical disc, or on all major streaming services, including Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
We also have some promo videos for cuts from the disc, which you can find here...
Things are hopping in ATB world. Steve's latest solo disc, Meaning & Reason, is currently being mixed and mastered. Joe's EP, Into the Blue, has been released, culling together a bunch of recent singles. Both records feature Joe, Steve, and Kevin throughout, so—solo discs or not–they are clearly part of the Already Taken family.
And, we've got a bunch of new dates posted below as our spring and summer gig schedule is heating up.
Joe and Steve both have new releases out there. Steve in the form of the album Somewhere in the Bell Curve and Joe in the form of a collection of singles that are being released one-by-one. As always, they're all part of the Already Taken universe, since all three members played extensively on the tracks for each collection.
Kevin is still waiting to start his new recording project, but it's getting close!
And maybe in 2024 we'll do something under the official "Already Taken" banner to offer a follow up to No Cover Charge. So much music, so little time!
As the lone chording instrumentalist in Already Taken, it would be an understatement to say Joe is a huge part of the band’s sound. He’s an accomplished pianist and singer/songwriter, who recently recorded his first solo album, All Thing Considered. A student of music of all types, his writing reflects his love of classic piano rock and pop, along with elements of jazz and occasional latin mixed in.
Steve brings a unique element to Already Taken being both a drummer and prolific singer/songwriter, as well as a fine overall musician. A member of several Long Island-based bands and projects and a long time member of the local scene, Steve’s ultimate musical passion is for original music. Great songs with strong melodies and harmony vocals are what he likes best, and he’s a darn fine drummer to boot.
Kevin is the newest member of Already Taken, but what a talent he brings to the group. Equally comfortable playing both electric bass and stand up, he provides a unique musicality through his playing and singing. An active veteran of lots of different bands on Long Island, he’s also an excellent guitar player and songwriter with a unique style and approach that is sure to turn the heads of stringed players of all ilk.
Caught in a Daydream
Pawn
Around the Corner
Jaded
Cut Me Off
