The Future Eyes Band

The Future Eyes plays at Banter Friday, February 1 at 8pm.

“The Future Eyes were formed in 2011 as four friends came together to put a live sound to the extensive catalog of Denton based singer/songwriter Kelbe Schrank (pronounced, “shronk”), including two previous self-produced albums. The result has been an entirely new true collaborative effort, with Schrank still the primary songwriter, but with new found energy and a dynamic genre-bending sound; an amalgam of indie rock and folk with veins of blues and funk streaking through. With the bold beats and rich harmonies of James Grisham, evocative bass lines of John Oliviera and soaring guitar crescendos of Jason Cook, The Future Eyes leave contrails across the minds of listeners.”

Thad Bonduris and Pablo Burrull of Bonduris Music showcase their students at Banter Bistro at the first of their series of Monthly Impromptu Student Recitals. Musicians and their families gather to enjoy great food and drink from the kitchen at Banter Bistro and share their music in front of a live audience. A great experience for all. Featured at the first recital was Thrill Bill, Andrew Jackson and David Casperson.

Andrew Valentine and Jackson Stretcher of Andrew Jackson

It’s Springtime in Denton, the night before Easter and Banter Bistro off the Square basks in the sweet sounds of Acoustic Distortion. A late night crowd of fans, friends and family gather to listen to the creative output of a handful of well-seasoned musicians, comfortable in their places and happy to share with their listeners.

Acoustic Distortion is the name of the band headed by singer-songwriter, Steve Jackson. The band features a night of original tunes from Steve’s own pen, supported on lead guitar by Thad Bonduris, with Tyler McCarthy on bass and Pete Pravettoni on percussion.  These musicians know each other as well as the instruments they have mastered. Their music fits together like a carefully crafted vessel sailing the smooth and sultry swells of a calm sea under the studded night sky. That is what a night in Denton can bring with musicians that abound and talent that has aged gracefully over time, not in a hurry to finish, always growing in sophistication and maturity.

Thad Bonduris

Steve Jackson

Tyler McCarthy and Pete Pravettoni

Steve Jackson and Thad Bonduris