The Avetts Have it

Avett Brothers: I'm a little late on posting this band since hearing of it last year from my brother (thanks Jason). No words to say except check them out. "At the Beach" is a good sampling of their stuff. I've also heard great things about seeing them live.

Andrew Bird "Plasticities" on Letterman

Maggi, Pierce & E.J.

Maggi, Pierce And E.J: Introducing the weirdest band I've ever liked. Seriously they usually wouldn't be up my alley but for some reason I really like to listen to them. They're eclectic, they're peppy, they're just downright fun. They also use a buttload of instruments so I like that. (1 buttload is equivalent to 9). Listen to "Music of the Sea".

Hyperactive Editing, beatbox

Sound Opinions

I came across this link to a Chicago Public Radio show called Sound Opinions. This particular show featured an interview with The Decemberists and some acoustic performances. The podcast hosts sound like music geeks, but the acoustic version of "O, Valencia" is definitely worth checking out.

Sea Wolf

Sea Wolf: Listen to "You're a Wolf" or "Winter Windows" or "Middle Distance Runner". I really like this guy's sound, kind of similar to Patrick Park but has his own unique style...see "Winter Windows" for that unique style. If you like those songs it's worth checking out his latest album from 2007: "Leaves in the River".

The Uke has it

via videosift.com

Nizlopi

Nizlopi: Main Site or Myspace or Purevolume . Wow, love this sound. Listen to "Helen" first on the myspace and then anything on their main website or purevolume. This is Donovan Frankenreiter's soulful sound from his first album meets G Love's good hip hop stuff meets Jack Johnson's few upbeat rhythms meets a British guy. Coolest thing is that it's just two guys making the sound (stand up bass and acoustic guitar).

Hyperactive Editing

This guy can't play a lick of music but through supreme editing skills he made a pretty catchy drum solo and song:

The Cello has 37 personalities?

via videosift.com
(seriously, i didn't think the cello could be that fantastic)

Cloud Cult "Pretty Voice" in studio

(Just wait for the cello to come in, great stuff...Thanks for the link Jason)

Matt Costa is a Sophomore

One of my top ten favorite artists, Matt Costa, has returned after his fantastic debut to release his second cd: "Unfamiliar Faces". Check out a preview song "Mr. Pitiful" on his main site. "Mr. Pitiful" alone is worth a listen. Here is his iTunes site.

And if you haven't previewed or bought his first album: "Song We Sing" then go buy it.

-Live Tyler

Takeaway Show Friday - Beirut "Nantes"

One of my all-time favorite videos:

For more of Beirut's Takeaway Shows from their latest album Flying Club Cup, go to the official site or the youtube site. They are all fantastic and some of the better videos I've ever seen, even if you like the music or not. Takeaway Shows are fantastic and I'll be posting more of them in the upcoming weeks. Maybe I'll even start Takeaway Show Friday.

-Live Tyler

When Tim recommends, I post it

Tim submits:
December Radio
Braddigan
Martin Sexton

That sweet swede sound

Swedish Americana - who knew such a genre existed?
Shooting John - This group popped up on a Pandora station based on similarities to The National and Spoon
Rag-And-Bone - cool bluegrassy sound (did I mention from Sweden?!?!)

Indie Pop
The Concretes - Similar to the brit band The Magic Numbers, if that means anything to you... They also have elements of Sufjan and Office
Buildings and Trees - with downloadable MP3s!

Speaking of which, you should check out music.download.com - it's got a ton of bands.

When Jez recommends, I post it

Jez submits:
Josh Garrels
Thirteen Senses
Joshua Radin

When Jason recommends, I post it

Jason submits:
Damien Jurado
Josepth Arthur (listen to Black Lexus)
Band of Horses
Rilo Kiley
Graham Travis Listen to Tripped You Up -- you can download three songs.
Tristan Prettyman
William Tell
Rising Appalachia think Sufjan & Nickel Creek with more estrogen
Headlights
Yonder Mountain String Band
The Avett Brothers
The Weepies
William Fitzsimmons
Ellery Music
Biirdie
Abra Moore

When Greg recommends, I post it

Greg submits:
Portrait of Another
The Rasmus Listen to "In The Shadows" first. It's catchy. The rest is not as good.
Aaron Shust
Eric Mizelle
Patty Griffin
Great Unknowns
Brendan Benson

When Rob recommends, I post it

Rob submits:
Classic Crime
Run Kid Run
Scott Phillips
John Mark McMillan (dude sounds JUST like pete yorn)
Elevation
The Rocket Summer
Edison Glass
Needtobreathe
Run Kid Run
The Lonely Hearts
Discover America
Mute Math
Starflyer 59
Mat Kearney
Starfield
Making April
Sleeping At Last
Jonezetta

When you recommend, I post it

Over the 2 years since this began I've been collecting recommendations that you've sent to me. I'll be posting those links over the next few days. The comments and recommendations all come from you, although I endorse many of the artists. Continue to send me who you're listening to and I'll post them up.

First up is Rob's massive list of artists, see above.

-Live Tyler

My turn, my turn!

I can't let Tyler have all the fun. This is a sample of some bands I enjoy that you may not have heard of:

Alexi Murdoch - if you like Nick Drake, you already love Alexi

Whitest Boy Alive - groovy bass lines, kind of the trippier side of my music taste
Engineers - more Euro-trippiness

Portrait of Another - some talented guys doing some good Christian music (listen to "Just In Case")
Randall Goodgame - great storyteller

White boys with soul (ladies love 'em):
Justin Rosolino - the anti-singer/songwriter's singer/songwriter
Dave Barnes - some sweet southern soul
Matt Wertz - a real road warrior - no idea why he's not bigger

Bringing Chocolate to a Bubblegum World:
Florez - Alex rocks the electric classical guitar and Erik was on Survivor

-Gregarious

Hotel Cafe Tour

Thanks to a link from Jason a year back, I've found many many artists from the Hotel Cafe Tour. To mention a few that have been on the tour: Cary Brothers, William Fitzsimmons, Joshua Radin, Eric Hutchinson, Brett Dennen, Bob Schneider, etc...

Main Page
MySpace

-Live Tyler

Ray and Damien Love Somebody

Ray Lamontagne and Damien Rice performing "To Love Somebody": (thanks for the link Jason)

Top of 2007

Greg sent me this link of the top 100 albums
I'm happy to Andrew Bird make it in their because he made a great album. Good to see Ted Leo, Patty Griffin, Band of Horses, Avett Brothers and Office make the list also. I think this is a decent list although I could throw out some of the albums on here like Miranda Lambert, Kanye, Amy Winehouse and Wilco. But a lot of people like them, just not me. I just can't like Wilco for some reason even though they have a large following. The National getting the top spot is interesting and maybe questionable. I would have put Andrew Bird at number 1 but I'm slightly biased since he's my father. Kidding, I'm biased because I think he's great. Good list of unknowns, regardless, worth checking most of these bands out.

In other news Relevant has their list of Top 10 of 2007.

-Live Tyler

when it rains, it plays music (Archive #9)

[Archive #9--Originally sent November 16, 2007]

Humans with ears,

Patrick Park : http://www.myspace.com/patrickpark . Really like his music because it's a lot like Matt Costa who I'm a huge fan of. Real good stuff, give him a listen, especially to "Here We Are".

Rogue Wave: http://www.myspace.com/roguewave . This band is one of many greats on BrushFire records, Jack Johnson's label. They have a really good alternative sound to them. Listen to anything on their myspace page. Buy their newest record, it's good.

ALO: http://www.myspace.com/alomusic . If you haven't heard ALO yet, go check them out now. They have that subtle Jack Johnson sound that we've come to know and love but they have pushed beyond the mellow surfing music that Johnson usually sticks too. Definitely worth a listen. I would say it's a cross between Jack Johnson and Donovan Frankenreiter.

Office: http://www.myspace.com/officemusic . I passed these guys on a while back but they've finally come out with their album and the previews on their myspace are delicious.(Thanks Gregly)

Beirut: http://www.myspace.com/beirut . I heard Beirut I guess two years ago on kexp and thought they were musically impressive but I forgot about them until now. The takeawayshows(see section below) for their new album got me hooked on them again: http://flyingclubcup.com/spip.php?rubrique1 . They have a very interesting sound in that they use all kinds of brass and stringed instruments but it all sounds great together, especially the lead singer's (Zach Condon) voice. They really put together an amazing sound unlike any other I've heard. You may or may not like them, but at least watch/listen to Nantes (video #1) and Forks and Knives (video #7) from the flyingclubcup link to hear/see a sampling of their musical abilities.

Chris O'Brien: http://www.myspace.com/chrisobrien . Lighthouse is a real good tune. Well worth checking out this guy.

Cloud Cult : First of all, check out this video of them in-studio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMpOhwUTUwc&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Estevekmccoy%2Ecom%2F
Then head to their myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/cloudcult . They are an experimental indie rock/alt band that really has some good music going on, but their full album is a slight bit strange. I swear they've been on something involved with Zach Braff before...or should. (Thanks for this one Jason)

Bishop Allen: http://www.myspace.com/bishopallen . I've sent this band before but they've updated their myspace with some newer songs and came out with an album since then. If you haven't heard them, definitely check them out, some great musical stylings. Listen to "Click Click Click Click" and "Rain".

Fionn Regan: http://www.myspace.com/fionnregan . Good stuff here, listen to all songs, especially Blackwater Child.

The National: http://www.myspace.com/thenational . They are a big up and coming band with a really good sound. Something bothers me about the singer but I'm into the music. Worth a listen.

Jose Gonzalez: http://www.myspace.com/josegonzalez . He's been around for a while now but I'd never sent him out. Definitely worth checking out. Two great songs are Down the Line and Heartbeat. I see him as a more musically upbeat Nick Drake with a stronger voice.

Laura Veirs : http://www.myspace.com/lauraveirs . I honestly have nothing to say here except check her out, not bad.

-Live Tyler

that music just happened (Archive #8)

[Archive #8--Originally sent September 17, 2007]

Gents, another round of music for you.

Andrew Bird: http://www.myspace.com/andrewbird or www.andrewbird.net He amazes me with his music. Very different voice, different style and that's why his music is so good. I definitely recommend buying his album "Armchair Apocrypha". Apparently he could be a world renowned whistler and is a violin virtuoso. Listen to anything but you'll get a good feel for his music by listening to "Imitosis". (Thanks for this find Greg "Harper" Lee)

Joe Purdy: http://www.joepurdy.com/ . I'm sure most of you have heard of him by now but if you haven't, go listen and then be prompted by the Music Queen to download all of his albums. I think you can listen to all of his albums and all songs on them under the music page. I would definitely recommend the album: "Only Four Seasons". Certain songs that are real good: "The City", "Why Do I", "Come Back Down"

Steve Reynolds: http://www.myspace.com/stevereynoldsmusic . Listen to "Forsaken" and "Miner's Lamp"...good sampling of his stuff

The Weepies: http://www.theweepies.com/ . Just good stuff. (Thanks for this one Jason)

William Fitzsimmons: http://www.myspace.com/williamfitzsimmons . Good mellow indie music. (Thanks Jason)

Matt the Electrician: http://www.myspace.com/matttheelectrician . Check out "my dog" first.

One Republic: http://www.myspace.com/onerepublic . This is a bit of a cop out for me just because they are getting more popular and it doesn't necessarily fit my style, but "Apologize" is a decent tune and i like the arrangement of it. Sometimes I walk out of my norm and explore and I'm not going to apologize for it.

Another plug for Eric Hutchinson: http://www.myspace.com/erichutchinson . Three new songs from his new album that's coming out sometime soon: "Oh", "Food Chain", "Ok It's Alright with me"

Another plug for Matt Costa: http://www.myspace.com/mattcosta . I think I mentioned him a long time ago but I have to push his only album: Songs We Sign again...it's really really good. He's on Jack Johnson's label but he is more up beat and has some interestingly good music styling's on his album. He's one of my favorite in the last five years.

Interpol album Live EP

The latest Interpol album Live EP is streaming full songs online: Live EP
(too bad you can't download them)

-Live Tyler

Seriously, there is more. (Archive #7)

[Archive #7--Originally sent February 15, 2007]

David and the Citizens: http://www.myspace.com/davidandthecitizens . I heard of these guys a while back and have no idea why I never sent them out. Listen to "Graycoated morning" or "Song against Life"(please excuse the one bad word...it's not my fault, david said it)...or well, them all. He reminds me of a combination of Badly Drawn Boy and Bright Eyes.

The Broken West: http://www.myspace.com/thebrokenwest . Listen to...anything, they're great. Ask me why I didn't send these guys out 6 months ago. I have no idea.

Harsh Krieger: www.myspace.com/harshkrieger . Seriously, check him out. This is more rock pop then I'm used to but I still like them as an alternative to my normal kexp type music. Listen to Holy Moses. Then go to a better site and listen while not being annoyed by myspace... http://www.purevolume.com/harshkrieger .

Speechwriters LLC : http://www.myspace.com/speechwritersllc . Listen to Hostage or anything really...also on iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=97598414 . Also on purevolume: http://www.purevolume.com/speechwritersllc . As a side note, I swear I've heard the lead vocals in another band before. If you can identify that band I'll buy you a pony.

Joseph Arthur: http://www.josepharthur.com/index.htm . He has a radio link on the right side of the page...also a purevolume: http://www.purevolume.com/josepharthur .Great listen...thanks Jason for the find.

Thomas Cunningham : http://www.myspace.com/thomascunningham . Sounds like Richie Cunningham, but is not. Listen to "Swell" or "The Bottle of Wine" or "Rachel"...the other song is just a bit sillypants.

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists: Has an interesting post indie-punk sound...definitely all upbeat and deserves a two song minimum listen. Listen here: http://www.myspace.com/tedleo ...download many songs here: http://www.tedleo.com/2 . http://www.purevolume.com/tedleothepharmacists (no songs here as of it)

Denison Witmer: http://www.purevolume.com/denisonwitmer . www.myspace.com/denisonwitmer . (on myspace listen to little flowers first, then rest on both) Got a Sufjan type sound with more fill instruments...definitely worth a listen if not a buy.

Eric Hutchinson : I've sent this guy a while back but during that time I bought his live album off iTunes (the only album on iTunes of his) and I have to say it was well worth the 6.93 I spent.

Obadiah Parker: http://www.myspace.com/obadiahparker . Great rendition of "Hey Ya" (Outkast). PV: http://www.purevolume.com/obadiahparker . Thanks for this one Jason

The Librarians: http://www.myspace.com/librarians . I go back and forth with these guys but their alternative beats keep me coming back.

Wild Sweet Orange: http://www.myspace.com/wildsweetorange .

Pufferfish: http://www.myspace.com/thepufferfish . I think I like this one, but like the above more.

3 Podcasts and a Fourth (Archive #6)

[Archive #6--Originally sent January 1, 2007]

I've talked to some of you before (the rest of you just get this because you like music) about podcasts I listen to so I figure I'd put it in writing. Here are four podcasts that I listen to (for discovering music) everyday and that most of the time produce some new and/or good finds. I have to admit that you are going to get some weird music out of these (especially kexp--seattle radio station) but it's worthwhile over a longer period.

The first three give you a song of the day:

KCRW Top Tune (i've found the after a few days you'll find something you like)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=138767891

IndieFeed: Alt/modern rock (in and out with good finds)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=73329536

KEXP song of the day (can get some weird ones and some great ones)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=121393815
Listen to their fantastic radio online: www.kexp.org

Acoustic Cafe (kind of like an open mic night. longer than the others)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=159059272

it will never stop, aka: the music (Archive #5)

[Archive #5--Originally sent September 8, 2006]

I can't be stopped:

Peter Bradley Adams: http://www.myspace.com/peterbradleyadams and http://www.purevolume.com/peterbradleyadams and www.peterbradleyadams.com/ . He is half of the former duo eastmountainsouth which Brad and Amy originally led me onto. He's got some real good stuff. I would say he falls into the "folk rock" genre, but moreover he should be considered to be a candidate for a Garden State or Elizabethtown soundtrack.

Sleeping at last: http://www.purevolume.com/sleepingatlast . thanks rob for this one.

Eric Hutchinson: http://www.myspace.com/erichutchinson . Jason Mraz meets Stevie Wonder meets Josh Kelley = great live performer. thanks greg...listen to Outside Villanova.. first.

Timmy Curran: http://www.timmycurran.net/ or http://www.myspace.com/timmycurran

Bob Schneider: www.bobschneidermusic.com (old one i never sent)

Josh Rouse: http://www.myspace.com/joshrouse . It classifies him as "Other/Garage/Lounge" which is the weirdest 3 classifications to join in one, but I'm pretty sure he does that just by using different instruments that fit in those categories. I can't relate this guy to other people, but he's good nonetheless.

Peter Mulvey: http://www.petermulvey.com/music.htm

Chris Babson: http://www.myspace.com/chrisbabson

Forest Sun: http://www.myspace.com/forestsun

Reach office: http://www.reachoffice.com/ . thanks greg for this one.

The Beautiful Girls: http://www.myspace.com/thebeautifulgirls . Jack Johnson meets G Love meets Acoustic Surf Rock meets Indie whatever. Really cool sound and quite upbeat for surf rockers. Listen to "Music" first. (i'm not the biggest fan of their other songs, they seem to deviate off of their normal style-still worth checking out)

Tyrone Wells: www.myspace.com/tyronewells

Chris Pierce: http://www.myspace.com/chrispierce

Inundated with bands (Archive #4)

[Archive #4--Originally sent May 11, 2006)

Yet again, I find more bands:

Keaton Simons: http://www.myspace.com/keatonsimons or http://www.keatonsimons.com/ . Josh Kelley-ish, great voice, great sound.

Tyrone Wells: http://www.myspace.com/tyronewells . Josh Kelley-ish, great voice, great sound.

Sometimes I send more bands (Archive #3)

[Archive #3--Originally sent May 9, 2006]

The bands I can vouch for:
Travis: http://www.myspace.com/travismusic or http://www.travisonline.com/ . I've been a fan of this band for a really long time now and forgot to mention him. I'm sure you've all heard of him, but just in case, he's fantastic. His myspace songs aren't near as good as the the songs on their albums...but if you're going to listen to one of those then listen to Blue Flashing Light

Brendan Benson: http://www.brendanbenson.com/ . Once you click enter it launches a pop-up player. This guy was recommended to me by the music loving Gregorius and I give him all credit for this find, and a fantastic one it is.

Colin Hay: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=30538035 . Everyone knows this man as the former lead of "Men at Work". His sound has progressed a bit but the great unique voice is there as well as the acoustic guitar. I encourage you to listen to all of his songs on the link.

Sean Na Na band: http://www.myspace.com/seannanaband . All I can say is Indie, no other classification for them. But real good sound. Listen to "Can't get a Spark" first.

The Rosebuds: http://www.myspace.com/therosebuds . Indie/rock/pop (whatever that category means). These guys are probably more up Bright Eyes category. Listen to "Shake Our Tree" first.

Missy "not misdemeanor" Higgins: http://missyhiggins.com . Recommended to me by Brad and Amy, so all props to them. Real good sound, definitely recommend her.

The bands that are new to me but I like the initial sound:
Monte Montgomery: http://www.myspace.com/monte_montgomery . Fantastic acoustic guitar player, great riffs, worth a listen.

The Slip: www.theslip.com (has player) or http://www.myspace.com/theslipmusic . Lemonheads (from It's a shame about ray album) meet an artist from Wes Anderson movies. They had a hit called "Love and Tears" that was pretty good but haven't much else from them since.

Timesbold: http://www.myspace.com/timesbold . folk/indie. Some interesting music here...listen to " when i come around" first and you'll get a good taste of their style. If I had to relate them to anyone it would be Iron and Wine, but I hold Iron and Wine in a high category and they don't touch them...literally and figuratively.

Tahiti 80: http://www.myspace.com/tahiti80 . I don't even know how to explain this band's sound except that they are a combination of the disco era and Indie Rock. If that won't get you listening than I don't know what will. I don't know if I like this band or not but I am attracted to their interesting sound. By the way they've been around since 93 so you guys have probably heard of them....i think i might have heard of them a while ago and not liked but now that the 70's haircuts, staches and clothing is back, I'm in.

Damon Aaron: http://myspace.com/damonaaron . Pretty good potential but he's quite mellow and mellow and Tyler don't always roll together unless it's Ben Harper mellow, and this guy isn't Ben Harper style mellow, but he's decent. He also completes my circle of eclectic music cause I don't just like one style.

Music comes in twos (Archive #2)

[Archive #2--Originally sent May 1st, 2006]

Brett Dennen: http://www.myspace.com/brettdennen (folk/rock/indie)...listen to Blessed first.

Blue James Band: http://www.myspace.com/bluejamesband (rock/reggae/jam band)...dispatch/dave matthews-esque.

Distraction Jackson Welcomes You

Dear People of Visitation,
Welcome to the opening of something I've wanted to do ever since I started sending emails of discovered bands back in March of 2006. Well, here it finally is and since it's on the internet that means it will exist forever...or until Al Gore shuts it down.

I started the emails as a solo effort but I cannot leave many of you uncredited. Thank you for all of you inputs and suggestions and keep them coming. One man I have teamed up with quite well is a one Gregarious Lee. What started as 1 is now 2. Greg and I are now officially married. But seriously, Greg and I thought we should team up for this website so here we are as one: Distraction Jackson.

To begin we've got to get the emails that were sent out since March of '06 on the site. The very first email will be published tomorrow. I have about 9 or 10 more that I've archived and I'll post one a day for the next week or two.

Feel free to leave as many comments as you want and definitely shoot out some bands to us via the comments or via the email system. In addition to Greg and I's picks we'll probably be posting other's recommendations as we get them. I actually have a huge archive of bands sent to me that I'll post soon. Now that the site is up and websites are better than email, we'll probably be posting artists more frequently instead of a barrage of artists all at once.

Enjoy the site and be checking back weekly for updates as our goal is to populate this site more frequently than I was sending the music emails. Plus I'm sure it won't take long for this site to add other distractions on it as it's inevitable after watching David Hasselhoffs "Jump In My Car" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgX-hiQdfFw

-Live Tyler

Douglas Jamston and the Jam revolution (Archive #1)

[Archive #1--Originally emailed March 2006]

This is going to be overwhelming but take your time going through
these bands, there are some real good ones here (in my opinion):

You already know of Frankenfistermeister ( www.donavonf.com ). His first album is much better than his second. I think he somehow thought that he was reincarnated as Jamiroqui for his second album, but couldn't do it as well as him.

Matt Costa - www.myspace.com/mattcostamusic (one of my favorites
nowadays-jason showed me to him)

Apollo Sunshine - three weirdos so careful here, but completely unique
songs, especially when compared to every song they write: www.myspace.com/apollosunshine

Rocco DeLuca & The Burden: (another jason find) Check this one out
first: http://www.ironworksmusic.com/home.html and click "launch mp3
player" (listen to colorful first) ...then go to his other stuff if
you want.... http://www.myspace.com/roccodeluca (Listen to Dope
first). Player on his site: www.roccodeluca.com

Spoon: http://www.myspace.com/spoon

Rogue Wave: www.myspace.com/roguewave and more:
http://www.roguewavemusic.com/roguewave_home.html (Interesting band,
you might like though)

Abandoned Pools: http://www.myspace.com/abandonedpools

Mat Kearney: http://www.matkearney.com/_v3/ (i think i've sent to you
before)

Interpol: http://www.myspace.com/interpol (i'm sure you've heard
these guys, but i thought i'd throw it in)

Greenstreet: http://www.myspace.com/greenstreetband (not a full
fledged fan, but i like their sound quite a bit-blues/soul/rock)

State Radio: http://www.myspace.com/stateradio (you know this guy
from dispatch, but just in case)

Alex Lloyd: http://www.myspace.com/alexlloyd (just heard him a couple
of weeks ago, only listened to a few songs)

The Coral: http://www.myspace.com/thecoralseamusic (also belongs on
the Garden State soundtrack or a Wes Anderson movie)

Ray Lamontagne: http://www.myspace.com/raylamontagne (some rock, more
smoothness...cool raspy voice)

Dan Rockett: http://www.myspace.com/danrockett

Pallino the band: http://www.myspace.com/pallino

Joe Firstman: http://www.myspace.com/joefirstman

Sanctus Real: http://www.myspace.com/sanctusreal (least favorite of
the group, but i still like)

Tom Freund: http://www.myspace.com/tomfreundmusic (played with ben
harper but sounds nothing like him...more like tom petty's cousin)

Buddahead: http://www.myspace.com/buddahead

Mute Math: http://www.myspace.com/mutemath (donated by greg)