Artist description Strong acoustic, with heavy groove, and laid back feel.

Music Style rock

Musical Influences Led Zeppelin, Stone Temple Pilots, Beatles, RadioHead

Artist History Orlando, Fl (October 29,2001)- Yield, an Orlando-based alternative rock band, is the brainchild of former band Neversleeve. Yield’s bass player and backup vocalist Chris Drew, founder of both bands, and lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist Justin Wiles decided to dissolve Neversleeve, adding Alex Suarez on drums to round out the line up they decided to pursue more promising challenges with their new creation: Yield. Based on their mutual decision, Drew and Wiles drive toward a more rewarding- and more creative-end product. Inspired by Dave Matthews, Wiles comments that Matthews “does so much more with the acoustic guitar than I ever thought possible. Over the years, his music has taught me that acoustic instruments can be stronger and more challenging than other musicians have proven possible.” Influenced by the likes of Incubus, Pink Floyd and Radiohead, Yield made their official debut at the 2001 Orlando International Fringe Festival, an event showcasing prominent up-and-coming local bands. Though the debut was under the auspices of Neversleeve, Yield’s fan base has continued to grow as the band plays venues ranging from Barbarella’s, Lost & Found to Johnny’s ‘Rockin” Bistro. Yield’s easy professionalism and laid-back personality makes the band not only a pleasure to work with and listen to, but their combined sense of humor often leads an unpredictably entertaining show. To the Bunker, Yield’s premiere CD. Combines a hard-edge acoustic sound with genuine feeling and reality. Smart lyrics incorporate humor and poignancy. Confident musicianship adds to Yield’s success as they blend fact and fiction experiences based on their lives. Experience first hand the ingenuity and smartness of Yield. See why Napster reveres band members “ready to take on Orlando, Florida” but questions if “the world is ready.” (Napster’s New Artist Discovery) Witness the unstoppable force know as Yield.

Group Members Alex - Drums Chris - Bass Justin - Guitar

Instruments Drums, Guitar, and Bass

Albums To The Bunker

Location Orlando, Florida - USA

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