Artist description A pop and rock band with a diverse range of influences, fronted by the electrifying Teresa Kelly.

Music Style Pop, rock, alternative, a touch of folk/country

Musical Influences The Hooters, U2, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Pearl Jam, Indigo Girls, Rush, Pink Floyd, King Crimson

Similar Artists Michelle Branch, Vanessa Carlton, Avril Lavigne, The Corrs, Letters To Cleo, Sixpence None The Richer, Fleetwood Mac, No Doubt, Belly, Mary's Danish

Artist History After forming in 1998, The Phoenix Trap built on some early adversity to become a rising new force in the regional, original music scene. After three different line-ups, the band found the right mix with its current roster of Teresa Kelly (vocals), Chad Gorn (guitar), Mark Gardner (bass) and Mark Robart (drums). With Kelly, the band developed a more definitive pop-rock sound. The change in sound was fueled by Kelly's radio-friendly vocals and exciting stage presence. Unofficially, The Phoenix Trap marked the start of the Kelly years the release of the demo 'Skywriting' in 2001. With the demo finished and a string of gigs under their belts, they ventured into Soundgun Studios in Philadelphia to record their first full-length album. The eponymous work was recorded in October of 2001 with acclaimed producer Edan Cohen (Burlap Palace, Brian Seymour, and Songs: Ohia) and released in March of 2002 at The Fire in Philadelphia. The album includes 12 songs and guest appearances by Philadelphia notables Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner, Elliot Levin, and Quiara Hudes. With a solid studio recording to push, The Phoenix Trap has become a band to watch. Now in regular rotation on weekends at The Grape Street Pub in Philadelphia, the band has shared the stage with Virgin recording artist The Exies (named a Band to Watch in 2003 by Rolling Stone), Mark McAdam (of Sumack), and Shoe Suede Blues (featuring Peter Tork). They have also shared the stage with top regional unsigned artists like K-Floor, Ike, Transistor Rodeo, Down Circle Back, Stargazer Lily, Mary Arden Collins, Amber DeLaurentis and Nancy Falkow to name a few. The Phoenix Trap has performed in New York, Boston, Baltimore and throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. The band has also occasionally stripped its electric set down to play in the area's growing number of acoustic venues. They continue to garner radio airplay and make on-air appearances throughout the region. The band is currently working on songs for a new album tenatively to be recorded in 2003.

Group Members Mark Gardner (bass), Chad Gorn (guitar, vocals), Teresa Kelly (vocals), Mark Robart (drums, vocals). Past members: Lori Burger (vocals), Matt Jarema (vocals, guitar), Jaye Pierce (vocals, guitar), Justin Weller (vocals, rhythm guitar, & keyboards)

Instruments Vocals; electric, acoustic, & bass guitars; drums; keyboards

Albums Skywriting (2001), The Phoenix Trap (2002)

Press Reviews "The Phoenix Trap is cementing a spot on the mid-Atlantic circuit that they are unlikely to relinquish. They are power guitar driven without being noisy, crass, or abrasive. Their music flows like a wave over the audience. People will surely enter as strangers to their music and leave as fans. Despite a close to a decade of performing, and many membership changes, The Phoenix Trap has remained true to their musical mission. Indeed, The Phoenix Trap is redefining the Philadelphia sound." -- David Wannop, National Federation of the Blind (Keystone Chapter); "Another great new band was The Phoenix Trap, whose future looks bright." -- Jim Speese, Reading (PA) Eagle; "Band Of The Month, January 2002" -- Budzilla Productions; "Be sure to catch The Phoenix Trap at the next available opportunity, especially if you're a fan of good ol' fashioned FUN rock-n-roll!" -- Ed Jones, Budzilla Productions

Location Philadelphia, PA - USA

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