Artist description sounds like a mixture of brit pop and american folk music, mixed with indie music influences. Travis Shaver and Paul Krauss lead the band. Travis plays guitar, Paul Krauss plays piano, and both write, sing and collaborate, most of the time. Mark Colwell has recently joined the band playing lead guitar. Mark also writes songs and sings. Recently Josh Hoisington and Mark Barry have jumped on board playing Bass and Drums respectively, and have offered all sorts of creative new rhythms, while adding to the overall cohesiveness.

Music Style A fusion of British pop and American folk.

Musical Influences Simon and Garfunkel, Sigur Ros, Duncan Sheik, Coldplay, James Taylor, Norah Jones, Nick Drake, Radiohead, Death Cab for Cutie, Doves.

Similar Artists Starsailor, Ben Harper, Travis, Pernice Brothers, Phantom Planet, Elliott Smith.

Artist History We formed in the Winter 2001. After playing covers at coffee shops for a while we began writing in 2002.

Group Members Paul Krauss- Piano, Synth, Vocals. Travis Shaver- Guitars, Vocals etc. Mark Barry-Percussion. Josh Hoisington- Bass Guitar. Mark Colwell- Lead Guitar, Vocals.

Instruments Fender Guitars and Amps, Martin Guitars, Roland Piano, Mapex drum kit and assorted acoustic drums.

Albums Left to Write (Demo 2002) Wake Up Ep ('professionally recorded' EP (late 2002) Sublimation (Demo 2003)

Press Reviews http://www.statenews.com/article.phtml?pk=14936

Additional Info You can buy the 'Wake Up EP' from any band member (or by emailing the band) starting in late december.

Location East Lansing, Michigan - USA

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