Artist description Middle Tennessee-based pop/rock act Popular Genius has made a seismic impact on  Nashville's musical fault lines, and the group's fan base continues to grow. Popular genius has enjoyed quite a bit of success, due in part to exposure from the band's relentless live performances, TV/radio appearances, and sales at MP3.com. Oh, and of course, fans can pick up a copy at Tower Records. Popular Genius roll call... Andrew Bissell on vocals & acoustic guitar, Scott Van Dusen on electric guitar, Luke Easterling on bass, Adam Troxler on winds and percussion, and Ryan Stout on drums. Colorful and experimental instrumentation, begun in the studio and realized live by newest member Troxler, has only helped to refresh Popular Genius' reputation for offering a truly original sound. And all 5 members continue to hone their vocal blend, offering lush background harmonies that reportedly has Brian Wilson blushing with excitement. "They [Popular Genius] do it all with polish and panache, piling up kicky melodies and smart lyrics like pop music pack rats. Where does it come from, this casual wunderkindery?" "One of, if not the only, Nashville band capable of successfully incorporating flute, accordion, and brass on top of 70's style popular music, intermingling at the same time with contemporarily witty lyrics. They are an impressive group to behold, however, strip away the multi-layered satire and bravado, and underneath it all lays an overwhelming amount of excellent songwriting." Popular Genius' goal is a simple, but convicted: they want to reach as many ears as possible. The band stays optimistic about its future, and is both grateful and humbled by all the encouragement and help they have received along the way.

Music Style pop/rock/alternative

Musical Influences y'know...the good stuff!

Similar Artists Barenaked Ladies, Weezer, They Might Be Giants, Guster, Beck, Radiohead, Ben Folds Five, The Eels, Ben Folds, Fleming & John, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Foo Fighters, Jump Little Children

Artist History www.populargenius.com

Group Members Andrew Bissell (vocals, guitar), Scott Van Dusen (guitar), Luke Easterling (bass), Ryan Stout (drums), Adam Troxler (flute, sax, accordion, cornet, recorder)

Instruments vocals, guitars, bass, drums, flute, accordion, sax, cornet, recorder, piano

Albums Popular Genius (2002), For Lack of a Better Word... (2003)

Press Reviews Visit www.populargenius.com for press reviews/interviews!!!

Additional Info unsigned act

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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