MiNDFRaME was established in 1996 by brothers Cameron (guitar & vocals) and Brett (drums) Byrd. Since then, they have been joined by John Young (lead guitar) and Travis Shoemake (bass). Unique in their songwriting abilities, the band has been a featured act on Fox Network and played to multiple enthusiastic audiences in the Pacific Northwest.
Not long after the band was formed, Cameron and Brett's mother contracted breast cancer. Despite an optimistic prognosis and aggressive treatment, she succumbed to the disease in February of 1999. It was her wish that the boys continue in the pursuit of their musical dream. In her memory, they have dedicated their time and efforts to raising money for Breast Cancer awareness and research. Over the past year, they have performed on NBC Today and The Rosie O'Donnell Show, sang the National Anthem at a major league baseball game, and were Grand Marshalls for the "Rose Festival" in Portland, Oregon. To date, the band has raised over $400,000, about half of which has gone to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
"We want to do this so maybe someone else won't have to lose their mom" - Cameron Byrd
CAMAS - Sound fills the small room, exploding off the walls. The keyboard player wears earplugs. And 12 year old Brett Byrd bangs away on his drums, a driving beat at the heart of this teen rock band. It's a heart in the process of mending. Brett and older brother, Cameron Byrd, 14, formed their band nearly three years ago, before their mother, Carol House, developed breast cancer. Carol House fought that disease, thought she had won, then suffered a relapse in September of 1998. She died February 1, 1999 at the age of 52. - Clark County Columbian, Feb. 28, 1999
Since then, the boys have dedicated their time and energy to performing numerous benefit concerts for breast cancer research. To date, MiNDFRaME has raised over $400,000 in their mother's memory.
PORTLAND - "We have chosen the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation because Carol ran in the Race for the Cure. We follow in her footsteps, supporting the organization as it fulfills its mission 'to eradicate breast cancer through research, education, screening and treatment.'" - Craig Byrd
"If the motivation of the boys in Mindframe doesn't get you off your butt - then their music certainly will. Brothers Cameron and Brett Byrd, of Camas, Washington, founded Mindframe, and donate almost all of the money the band makes to help search for a cure for breast cancer. They have a personal reason for their cause, at the age of 14 and 12 (respectively), Cameron and Brett lost their mother, Carol, to breast cancer.
"So why have I not heard the music of Mindframe until just today?? Serious musicians, though very young (both boys are still in high school), Mindframe combines guitar rock, rap, melodic harmonies, and meaty lyrics to raise consciousness through their music. These boys rock for their cause, and they are looking for a label!" - Sonya Brown, writer for In Music We Trust - February 2003
MiNDFRaME has been featured in the following:
Magazines:
MH 18 - Oct/Nov 2000
Kids Hall of Fame - 2000
Parent - Dec/Jan 2001
Teen Beat - June 2001
Women's World - Aug 2001
Guideposts for Teens - Oct/Nov 2001
Family Circle, Jan. 14th 2003
22 million circulation.
Cam & Brett received the Halo Award, Great Heroes of America. "This year FAMILY CIRCLE salutes the courage of young people who make a difference. They are America's promise, six extraordinary kids whose generous hearts inspire us all."
In Music We Trust - February 2003
TV Shows:
Rosie O'Donnell
CBS - Channel 1
NBC - Today Show
ABC - Children First
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