Beginning in the summer of 2000 Parker Theory has grown to become a powerful band with great melodies and unforgettable songs. With lots of emotion and energy this San Diego Rock band leaves you feeling good and wanting more. Interest in the independent pop-rock band began shortly after Jesse Pruett formed the band in 2000. Their first recording, a self-titled EP, impressed Steven Harwell, the lead singer of Smash Mouth and opened the door for the band to begin playing some of the great venues in California including Ventura Theatre, Coors Amphitheater, and Biola University. This immediately exposed the band’s infectious melodies to a wide audience. After a few years of growing recognition in San Diego, playing many shows and enthusiastic local radio station air play, Parker Theory returned to the studio and recorded their debut album Can Anybody Hear Me in late 2003. The album quickly gained attention from radio, labels and fans, and was nominated in the Orange County music awards, and the San Diego music awards alongside some of the biggest names in the San Diego music scene—Switchfoot, Unwritten Law, Jason Mraz, and Slightly Stoopid. The first track “She Said” topped number one on mp3.com’s pop rock chart and led to Fabtone Records releasing a twenty-song, two-disc recording in Japan, which included Can Anybody Hear Me and songs from the band’s following EP, One Purpose, One Destination, which they wrote and recorded in 2005. The album sold well and had great success in Japan In 2006 Jesse wrote a new album and went back into the studio. Their album Leaving California hit stores in mid 2007. They released the album through Rescue Records. They also released it through Fabtone Records in Japan, Oxigenio Records in Brazil, and Talking Music in Sweden. Their first single “I Believe” hit radio stations all over the United States. Following the release of Leaving California the band toured Japan. Songs from the albums have been featured on MTV, The Hills, 90210, AMC, and other tv broadcasts. In early 2008 Pruett took a break to write and record the new album "A Reason To Believe". Songs from the album have already been picked up for television and a new Lionsgate film coming out in 2009. Over the years they have toured and played with many bands including Switchfoot, Smash Mouth, Eve 6, Unwritten Law, Jason Mraz, etc.