Three band members walked to a corner in a worn down building to set up their equipment with obvious years of experience and beards to prove it. Once the sounds were checked, the front man asked the crowd to gather so close that it was awkward.

The only explanation for the witty remarks and crisp sounds to come: Glocca Morra was on the bill.

Formed in August 2008, the trio of Krop graduates, Zack Schwartz on guitar and vocals, Jean-Paul Casanova on bass and Arik Dayan on drums, has gained a solid Miami fan base. But their pure chemistry on stage reveals that the members have played together before.

Schwartz and Casanova were both in the screamo band Set Fire to Failure during high school. The two also played in Call It Radar at separate times with Dayan. However, the three agree that the indie-based songs of Glocca Morra define progress.

"After Set Fire to Failure ended, we realized that we can write music however we want," Casanova said.

Dayan also feels freedom within Glocca Morra.

"I was in the same band for six years with a writer who was really strict and anal," Dayan said. "Zack is a lot more loose of a song writer. He is the better person."

Although the band works well together, they will need new members to play the second guitar and other instruments at shows. However, the band will move to New York in April, which is when they plan to recruit more people.

"South Florida doesn’t have that strong of a scene, especially not for indie bands," Casanova said. "We were faced with two options: to move to the Midwest or head over to New York, which is busier."

The band will not be faced with a blank slate problem, however, because Dayan’s friends, who moved to New York, have agreed to help Glocca Morra book shows.

"New York is easier to tour out of because it’s in such a close proximity to other cities, opposed to Miami, where you go on tour and always hit the same areas," Dayan said.

Yet, the three admit that they will miss Florida. The miss-list includes friendships, shows and Pollo Tropical.

Moving has not caused Glocca Morra to slow down. They are consistent in the South Florida show scene and released a free, three song Extended Play (EP) titled "Museum Mouth," which features innovative tunes such as "Ender All" and fan favorite "Doomsday Patrol." They plan to drop a six to eight song EP in 2009.

The band has played their unconventional music at local venues such as The Art Temple and Volume Studios, and the fans have followed.

"Playing with our friends is always fun," Schwartz said. "They like to sing along."

But local shows are not the limit for Glocca Morra. They have an East coast tour scheduled for February and March that will stop in at least six states.

"Every show is an adventure. The more shows we play, the more friends we attain," Dayan said. "We don’t call them fans. We call them friends."