Big Atlantic formed in 2008. Band members include electrical engineer Jeff Brinkhus (Bass/Vocals), also a mentor for the Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School robotics team who compete nationally, mechanical engineer Jim Zamerski (Keys/Guitar/ Vocals), who does an open stage at an Irish Pub in Pittsburgh called Riley's, Nick Hufnagel (Drums/Percussion) who also instructs Drum Line at Montour High School , and Lee Caruso Jr (Lead Vocals/Guitar), a talented Music Business Berklee Alumni who has zig-zagged his way through music’s uncharted waters since his early teens.

Big Atlantic released their first album with producer Rob Freeman in 2012 called "Motive", 

   

Currently performing live and promoting their upcoming release “TEMPERED”, in late August of 2015, Big Atlantic landed the Foo Fighters VIP gig at First Niagara Pavilion in Burgettstown, PA. Earning much respect from the fans, they are booking a tour in Spring, 2016 to showcase their second album scheduled to release in March.