the Grey A + Eureka Birds + Tigers Are For Bad Horses

Eureka Birds are Justin Levy (keyboard, vocals), Dave Rogoza (guitar), Dan Vellucci (drums), Scott Hesel (bass) and Courtney Hastings (violin, keyboard).

Baltimore natives Eureka Birds dare to ascend their local musical trends and create twisted art-pop guided by crystalline melodies. Emerging out of a city where artists are typically fenced into a particular genre - be it ethereal dream pop, experimental punk, or electronic music - Eureka Birds play kaleidoscopic tunes that effortlessly jump from style to style, whether it's Caribbean rumba, psychedelic fuzz rock, bombastic piano ballads, or 1960's soul.

Eureka Birds began with Justin Levy's early forays into songwriting at the University of Maryland, where he was introduced to ace guitarist Dave Rogoza in 2004. After catching the attention of Margot & the Nuclear So and Sos bassist and producer Tyler Watkins, they worked together to record their debut self-titled album in 2008. They then connected with the group's missing links in 2011; bassist Scott Hesel and drummer Dan Vellucci, solidifying the current lineup.

With a full band finally settled, Eureka Birds flexed their muscle on 2013's "Strangers". Recorded in a swift ten days, Strangers reflects both the instrumental skill and the wide range of influences the band draws upon, and these diverse influences help frame singer Justin Levy's wry and self-deprecating lyrics on lofty ambitions, failed relationships, and late night debauchery.

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the Grey A is a politipop folkrock band from Washington DC. They have just released an 11 song LP "My Country" in September followed by their first single and video for a track called "Dumb Fool" this November. The band is the brainchild of songwriter and Texas native Grey Jacks. The band seamlessly blends upbeat social commentary with infectious hooks.

With local chef Andrew Holden on drums and Arlington, VA studio owner Howard Rabach on bass and vocals, the Grey A has just completed a six city tour on the heals of their most recent release. "My Country" was recorded in Nashville, TN and features some of the cites most talented indie player.

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Tigers Are For Bad Horses: When they first met in 2012, Mellen and Lyell hardly had any shared musical goals. It took two years for them to realize they wanted to break out of their previous comfort zones - folk and jazz, respectively - and form Tigers Are Bad For Horses. Tigers began when Mellen sang on one of Lyell’s film scoring projects, which gave them a chance to create several songs together. The collaboration quickly grew into a new project - one that neither Mellen nor Lyell wanted to stop any time soon.

Since that time in early 2014, the two have pushed each other towards making music beyond the scope of what either had created before. This beautiful experiment has already garnered praise: “[Recovery] is a multi-textured wonder due great acclaim; the sort that is seemingly now reserved for Sylvan Esso.” (Dots & Dashes) Their influences range from Bonobo to Bon Iver, but despite their change in musical landscape, each of Lyell and Mellen’s backgrounds continues to have a strong effect in shaping their cumulative sound. While their music lies within the electronic and indie pop genres, “the duo [has] created a sound all their own.” (DC Music Download) They released their debut single on September 9th, 2014, the same day it began airing on Sirius XM Chill, and in only two months it trafficked over 5,000 listeners. The duo is now focusing on playing shows around DC and finishing their first EP, which they plan to release in early 2015.

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