Travis Ledoyt - Vocals, Keys, Songwriting Born: 1981 (after four years in womb) Residence: Greenfield, MA Former Bands: Crocodile Tears, Vitamin Sea Education: High School and 1/2 semester at GCC Performed In: Canada, Chile, England, Hong Kong, Scotland Special Skills: Typign, Karate (yellow belt), Lockpicking
Adam Therrien - Vocals, Guitar, Songwriting Born: 1982 Residence: Erving, MA First Guitar: Age 9 Former Bands: Ambershed, Mickey Finn, The Screwdrivers Education: Degree in Music from Hartt School of Music Influences: The Beatles, James Taylor, Chicago (all Classic Rock)
Jeremy Monette - Drums Born: 1982 Residence: Agawam, MA First Drums: 5 Piece Slingerland Black/Gold Kit Former Bands: Stimuli, Annabelle, Ghost of Man Education: Years of lessons with multiple instructors Influences: Sean Reinert, John Longstreth, Darren Jessee, Darren Wilson, Derek Grant, Sam Smith, Chris Pennie, Kenneth Schalk... the list goes on.
Ryan Connor - Bass Born: 1985 Residence: West Springfield, MA First Bass: Schecter Former Bands: Smokin' Toad, Lazy Summer Daze Education: None! He's a drifter. Influences: Sinatra, Victor Wooten, Myles Davis, Nathan Maxwell, B.B. King....
Influences
In no particular order (and with caps lock on)....
THE BEATLES, COLDPLAY, THE WHO, MATCHBOX 20, THE FRAY, OUR LADY PEACE, 3 DOORS DOWN, FASTBALL, WALLFLOWERS, SMASHING PUMPKINS, GREENDAY, THE STAR WARS CANTINA BAND, COLLECTIVE SOUL, LED ZEPPELIN, NIRVANA, BLACK CROWES, R.E.M., BON JOVI, BRYAN ADAMS, THE POLICE, JETHRO TULL, QUEEN, THE DOORS, MAROON 5, AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN, THE ROLLING STONES, GOO GOO DOLLS, DIRE STRAITS, BOB DYLAN, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, BILLY JOEL ...and yes, even ELVIS.
Sounds Like
You tell me! I can't hear because the monitors aren't hot enough!
Would it surprise you to find out that this year-old Western MA based band has already performed for the Queen of England? Would it shock you to hear that their first album was Co-written by John Mayer? Would it knock you over to learn that they’ve shared a stage with Sir Paul McCartney? I’m sure it would, but we’re here to state facts not ask hypothetical questions…
Travis Ledoyt has traveled the country and overseas performing a tribute to young Elvis Presley for ten years. While these performances were well received and the performing very enjoyable, he’d always felt he had more to offer. Over the last couple years he began writing his own music and expanding his musical tastes. His next step was putting a band together to showcase these songs and free himself from the musical restrictions of a tribute show. He put ads in the local paper and on the Internet looking for ambitious and serious musicians.
Adam Therrien was the first to join the project. He had been playing in bands since he was 11. He is an accomplished guitarist, bassist, singer, songwriter, and even occasional drummer. Some of his former bands were “The Screwdrivers”, “The Waking Giants” and “Ambershed”. He has written and released three albums of his own music and continues with this project to write and collaborate with Travis in this new direction. His invaluable contribution shows through in his signature solos and tasteful harmonies.
Jeremy Monette was an unexpected and surprising addition to the band considering his heavier roots. His previous band, “Stimuli” was well known in the Metal/Grindcore scene. He was in attendance at one of the band’s first performances and later expressed his interest in being a part of the project. A very studious and disciplined drummer he adds an energy and drive that has helped shape and refine the band’s sound.
Ryan Connor is the newest member of the group and the hardest to find. The unfortunate departure of the previous bass player left the group on a lengthy search for the perfect replacement. Jeremy discovered him in a “Daddy’s Junk Music” store where he overheard him discussing bass technique. After approaching him, Jeremy discovered that he had been playing in bands for 8 years but had yet to feel challenged musically. He auditioned immediately after and the decision was unanimous. He is a quick study and a solid and tasteful musician.
The band is proud to announce the release of their first album, “Musical Time Machine” and their first music video, “Halloween Killer”.
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Hey Yall! Not sure if you remember me, but I haddd to stop by and say the video was "killer"!! veryyy nicely done!! I think its cool that I heard it when you very first introduced it and then the end product. AMAZINGGG guyss, really Good luck, and keep em coming. =]
huggs ~from me ♥
