ODYC

At a time when originality is in short supply, this Minneapolis based group boasts a rare combination - 2 lead singers and songwriters. After meeting in the summer of 2003 and than again in the spring of 2004, Bart Phillips and Jeromy Darling began meeting on a regular basis, to share their music and ideas. What began as friendship developed into a musical brotherhood rooted in faith and music. After countless discussions and doubts, odyc was born.

Than came Lucas. In the summer of 2004, Lucas Shogren, a gifted cellist, was introduced to Bart and Jeromy through mutual friends. Already touring the world with an award winning quartet, Lucas brought a trained ear and incredible experience (including a solo with the great Ray Charles) to odyc. Rounding out the group is Matt Terry on drums, Jason Roath on bass (both longtime friends of Jeromy) and Mike Rose on percussion.

Last spring, after receiving some unexpected, private donations, odyc began working on their first album, Black Sun Rising. Offering an honest look at the state of humanity, and our place in it all, Bart and Jeromy wade through their own personal shortcomings, fears and promises, fighting for survival in a world where only the truth survives.