Artist description In a business where the average life span of a band ranges from a few months to a couple of years, the Floating Men continue to be a refreshing success story. On the eve of their 10th anniversary (September 2000), these beloved Nashville-based indy heroes continue to break new ground with the simultaneous release of two full-lenght CDs, including a daring new batch of songs from the studio (Lemon Pie) and a rich collection of live tracks, interview snippets, and outtakes (Bootleg Snacks Volume3: Pie Ingredients).

Music Style combination of alternative rock, bluegrass, honky-tonk, jazz, funk and techno

Musical Influences Chris Isaak, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, T.S. Elliot

Similar Artists Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Isaak

Artist History It all began back in 1990 when vocalist, guitarist, songwriter Jeff Holmes, bassist Scot Evans, and drummer Jeff Bishop began developing the provactive material, soaring vocals, and marathon live performances that quickly became legendary across the Eastern US. Propelled by widespread critical acclaim and a fanatical cult of followers, the band continues to attract standing-room-only crowds in nightclubs from the Big Apple to the Gulf Coast.

Group Members Jeff Holmes, Scot Evans and Jeff Bishop

Instruments Guitar, bass and drums

Albums Tall Shadows, Bootleg Snacks Volume 1, Invoking Michelangelo, Bootleg Snacks Volume 2, The Song of the Wind in the Pines, Bootleg Snacks Volume 3, Lemon Pie

Press Reviews Billboard MagazineMusic Row MagazineIn ReviewThe TennesseanNashville SceneMountain XpressMRQ ReviewThe Alternative Network

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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