Menlo

We formed in the cold of December in 2009. We recorded our demo nearly a week later, in a friends' basement with low-grade recording gear, but we needed to get our name out there. We haven't recorded again since then because we haven't been able to afford it. However, our sound has vastly improved.

Although we've been together for a very short time, we've been able to accomplish a sufficient amount. We've written respectable songs in less than a week, been able to bridge funk, rock, and reggae in less than four songs, and have adapted to each other's styles.

Our shows are considerably loud and entertaining for three bums with instruments. We're fluid, comfortable, and on-target with most every performance.

Influences: Steely Dan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Miles Davis, Sublime, The Allman Brothers Band, Santana

We are all 18-years-old. A video and recordings of our first concert (they're poor quality because they were recorded with a video camera) can be found at www.myspace.com/menlomusicians