A new mix of live jam and pulsing electronica
This article was originally published Oct. 16, 2007.
While many bands pick a sound and stick with it, local band Savoy takes a new approach by mixing all mediums of music into something new and unique.
The band keeps itself unique by combining different types of music such as live jam and electronica, and mixing them with multiple musical layers.
By adding new layers and mixing different genres, their music feels fresh to listeners.
“They are original musicians who try hard to keep [their music] original,” Anthony Merino, 22, a general manager at Half Fast Subs, said. “They love music in general and are great to listen to.”
The band began in 2005 and consists of three members.
Ben Eberdt plays the guitar and MIDI keyboard, Michael Kelly plays the drums and Gray Smith plays the bass and MIDI keyboard.
All three members are producers as well and work with laptops to further enhance their music.
Before Savoy became well established, they practiced in a shed behind the house where Eberdt and Smith lived during their sophomore year at CU.
“There was no electricity, insulation, or security in the shack,” drummer Mike Kelly, 21, a senior communication major said. “We then moved into a 24/7 rehearsal space [called] Dog House Music in Lafayette. This has been the main area that we practice to date.”
While practices were rough in the beginning, the band quickly grew in popularity.
“Our first official show was held at Club 156 on CU’s campus, which was extremely successful,” guitarist Ben Eberdt, 21, a senior business major, said. “We sold 180 tickets [capacity is 156] which happened to be the most tickets the venue has sold since Tom Petty played there decades ago.”
Savoy’s success continued to grow.
“Next, we opened up for nationally touring Afroman at Cervante’s in Denver,” Eberdt said. “This was one of our largest shows yet, playing to over 600 people.”
Some of the band’s current music is available on the band’s Myspace page.
Savoy has stopped playing shows in order to develop new music. They are now working on a new sound that will allow them to incorporate vintage synthesizers, loops and electronic drums.
“We hope to bring these styles together into a music experienced by all human senses,” Kelly said. “The quality of music will be well worth it when the next date comes around. Every Savoy show will continue to be a raging dance party not to be missed.”
Contact Campus Press Staff Writer Cameron Naish at cameron.naish@colorado.edu.
