Artist description Meet yin, the tall, dark, barely-moving brooder at center stage, lit cigarette dangling precariously from his lower lip. To his left is yang: compact, hyperactive, quite possibly the world’s first and only optimist-rocker. They are Mike Mayeux and Skeet Hanks, the songwriting hinge of alt-country’s beatinpath. Though at first glance it seems an unlikely partnership, after one listen it’s clear why they’ve made fans of some of the most respected names in New Orleans music. Their harmony-driven sound is unmistakable, an irresistible blend of influences—grunge without the garage, gospel without the church, pop without the past 10 years.

Music Style alt country rock

Musical Influences zeppelin meets the jayhawks

Similar Artists zeppelin meets the jayhawks

Artist History Hanks and Mayeux are joined by the ubiquitous, genre-crossing Mike Barras on drums and the equally prolific Craig Legendre on bass, in addition to Brent Moreland, who lends a versatile hand on guitar, keys, slide, and mandolin. Together since 1996, bp has released two records, Ground (1997) and Jezebel (2003), and has opened for acts including Government Mule, Jerry Jeff Walker, Edwin McCain, and Cowboy Mouth. The bp boys have recorded separately and together in the studio with Jim McCormick, Paul Sanchez, Tom’s House, and other local favorites. A true band’s band, bp tends to draw fellow musicians, several of whom make appearances on the new record.

Group Members Skeet Hanks - Vocals, acoustic guitars Mike Mayeux - Vocals, Rhythm guitars Mike Barras - Drums, percussion Craig Legendre - Bass Brent Moreland - Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Steel Pedal, Keys

Instruments Acoustic guitars, Electric guitars, bass, drums, steel pedal, mandolin, piano, keys

Albums Ground (1997) Jezebel (2003)

Location New Orleans, LA - USA

Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).