Artist description Heavy western power pop

Music Style Heavy Western Power Pop

Musical Influences Jimi Hendrix, Crowded House, De la Soul, Gram Parsons

Similar Artists Elvis Costello, early Who, Tom Petty, U2

Artist History Coolhand came together in early 2000, coalescingaround main songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Mike Baker. They spent the last year bouncing disparateinfluences off each other until a new sound developed, a sound that incorporates elements of rock, funk, popharmonies, hip-hop loops and the occasional echo ofclassic country guitar.

Group Members Mike Baker--guitars, vox, programmingSteve Bowman--drumsPaul Olguin--bassNick Randolph--guitars, keys, vox

Instruments Electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, congas, tabla, wurlitzer, clavinet, B-3 organ, poundophone, horns, pedal steel

Albums coming soon!

Location Oakland, California - USA

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