Dan Banks: Lead Vocals, Background vocals, Acoustic and Electric guitars.........
Matt Baxley: Drums & Percussion, Bass, Electric guitars, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Mellotron, all other keyboards, Talkbox, background vocals........
Guest musicians on the songs featured here include:
Mike Blasucci - Electric lead guitar on "Paradise"...........
Marc Vee - Electric rhythm guitar on "Paradise".
Influences
The artists, musicians, and bands that have influenced Banks/Baxley are vast and varied, as Dan and Matt come from very different musical backgrounds.
Some of the influences that can be heard (or felt) in our music include:
Peter Gabriel, David Gray, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Genesis, Phil Collins, Hall & Oates, The Eagles, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Yes, Kashmir, Wilco, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Roger Troutman & Zapp, Neil Young, Phish, U2, MuteMath, Billy Joel, Chic, Roy Orbison, Roxy Music, Brian Eno, John Mellencamp, Radiohead, Stereolab, Simon & Garfunkel, Coldplay, Keane, Elton John, Sly & The Family Stone, Herbie Hancock, The Shins, Fiona Apple, Stevie Wonder, Steve Winwood, and the list goes on and on.
Sounds Like
Sounds like something you have been longing to hear - you just don't know it yet. The music of Banks/Baxley is a synergy of heartfelt songwriting, hook-filled arrangements, and superb musicianship. We strive to make every word, note, and beat mean something, and in turn, make you feel something...Something Real.
I just listened to all your song again, and I'm Loving it,can't wait to listen to the new CD. God bless you both. Matt I got back few weeks ago from back home, I miss seeing you in the choir.
