Artist description The Dygmies juxtapose modern pop sensibilities with a songwriting style all their own. The brothers Forte harmonize in the tradition of many great brother bands. Imagine the Everly Brothers with XTC as their backing band and you start to get the picture.

Music Style Modern Classic Pop

Musical Influences Badfinger, The Beatles, Elvis Costello, The Everly Brothers, Crowded House, Tommy Keene, Midnight Oil, Radiohead, Squeeze, XTC

Similar Artists Del Amitri, Matthew Sweet, Semisonic, Barenaked Ladies

Artist History Brothers Randy and Marvin Forte have been playing music together since they were children. They have had bands in Boston, San Francisco, Chapel Hill and finally in Phoenix. The Dygmies have been together for 5 years playing mostly in Tempe, Arizona.

Group Members Randy Forte: Vocals and Guitar, Marvin Forte: Vocals and Bass, Dave Gertschen: Guitar and Vocals, Mark Letalien: Drums

Instruments Vocals, Vocals and Vocals plus Guitar, Bass, Drums and Keyboards.

Albums Race to Mars (5-song EP/CD)

Press Reviews "Britpop with a little twist is yours from The Dygmies."..." Fans of the ol' jangle and bop will surely get off on this five-song EP; I particularly enjoyed "Less Than Real," a rousing number with Moon-ish drum madness in the chorus and rave-up outro." (Jim Santo/Demo Universe) "Songs are one of the most impressive points of this act. You're probably thinking, `Hey, anybody can write a song, so what's the big deal?' Well, everybody thinks they can write a song but they can't, and even if they can, they don't write them like this."..."The Dygmies put forth slick, shiny, tasty record-label ready, radio-friendly compositions which bring to mind some of the more accomplished popsters of our time. I said it before, and I'll say it again good singing, good songwriting and good playing makes this new Dygmies release, Race to Mars, a diamond in a tub of local coal. Good job again, men." (J.J. Terre/Music Voice) "I took a shine to this group after listening to their most current CD, `Race to Mars.' The 5-song CD is impressive. Strong emotional vocals, lyrics we can all relate to and musical hooks that blend well from song to song." (Sheri Wallace/Music Voice) "Their five song CD was recorded at fancy Chaton Studios in Scottsdale, and the production is flawless...the harmonies and musicianship on this disc are first-rate." (Thomas Bond/Get Out) "A buncha geeks..." Kimgerly/Tongue-Bath

Location Phoenix, Arizona - USA

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