“3†was formed in 2001 as a revolt against the tired-out music scene in Jacksonville. After many years of playing in other “bar bands†Eric Brigmond, Farris Nix and Craig Barnette were determined not to pound out another rendition of “Brown-Eyed Girlâ€, but rather to focus on music which they liked and at the time was not often heard live. Later they were joined by guitarist extraordinaire Pete Winders. (So now 3 was 4 but they’re still 3…confused yet?)
Since then, 3 has established themselves as a local favorite and their shows include a mix of rock, funk, ska, hip-hop and other styles. All four members are graduates of University of North Florida’s Jazz program and use their schooling to put a unique twist on a wide variety of cover music, as well as their own original tunes. Eric and Craig are also members of surf-rocker Donavon Frankenreiter’s band, and spend a great deal of time on the road yet still manage to keep a full schedule of local shows.
