erik urycki: vocals, guitar
sam kristoff: cello
pat hawkins: drums, percussion
alfredo guerrieri: upright bass, bass guitar
craig adams: nord electro 3, mandolin, electric guitar
Known for its ability to grow some of the best music acts in the country, northeast ohio is a hotbed of emerging artists and the home of the alternative acoustic band, the Speedbumps.
The Speedbumps released its sophomore LP "Apple Tree" in early 2009. Artists ranging from Nick Drake and Iron and Wine to Wilco and Radiohead influence their sound. The band has shared the stage with several national acts, including OKGO, Andrew Bird, Anathello, Chrissie Hynde and Matt Nathanson among others.
“Apple Tree” is the follow-up to their debut album, “Back to Burlington”, released in 2005. The Speedbumps maintain the high level of songwriting and instrumentation demonstrated on their first album, and in the process has found an incredible emotive outlet shown on tracks that display the diversity in Urycki’s thematic songwriting.
What separates the Speedbumps from other bands -
is the complexity and uniqueness of its sound. Incorporating a combination of hollow-bodied instruments that reflect the classical, jazz and modern age, the band produces alternative acoustic music with a folk-style feel. The vast musical influences and individual talent of Urycki, Kristoff, Hawkins, Guerrieri and Adams combine to form an honest, intelligent and organic sound that is delivered in each song and performance.
Glad you like my pic :) Also glad you had a good time at Reggies...I wasn't dreaming that, you did send me an email about that, right? Anyhow, I hope you have you back again! Stay in touch guys. Next time we need to actually hang out though.
Check out the "Bandango 2009 Wrap-Up Show" featuring exclusive interviews and live recordings form each band to perform at this years festival, including The Speedbumps!
Today at work, the president of the company (who is 84 yrs. old) told me she saw a band and wanted to promote them. She thought it was a group I would enjoy. She told me to check them out... Then she handed me this. Slightly speechless, I had to smile.
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