Twenty3Fifty9

The Band

Description

Twenty3Fifty9 is a symphonic progressive metal band based in Dallas/Fort Worth. Their style is of one of contrasts; dark sounding heavy riffs interposed with clean passages, frequent time signature changes and shifting emotional content. Layers of keys set the symphonic stage for dramatic instrumental and vocal leads, and complex rhythm sections make up the backdrop for duel keyboard/guitar leads. Above it all, a vocal line that strives for melody and harmony with the underlying music.

Members

Jeff has been singing and playing guitar since an early age--he joined his first performing band at the age of twelve, and has been singing and playing guitar in various rock groups ever since. His current influences include Evergrey, Dream Theater and Symphony-X.

Bradford started playing guitar around the age of 8, before moving on to the keyboard, which is his primary instrument today. He enjoys all kinds of musical influences from Dream Theater to Quincy Jones. His fascination of having the Swedish Tan Team on the bands Tour Bus is his main influence to keep playing hard.

Bill began playing the drums at the age of 14, studied percussion at the University of North Texas, and has performed in various bands as both a guitarist and a drummer. His primary influences are Rush, Kansas and Dream Theater.

Tom began playing bass at age 23 in order to jam with some friends. Self taught, he has developed a collective style influenced by various Blues, Rock and R&B groups. Current influences include Dream Theater, Symphony X, Iron Maiden and Jeff Beardsley.