"KPB is Tyson Motsenbocker (guitar, lead vocals), Joseph Carlson (guitar, lead/back-up vocals, keys, synth, mandolin), A.J. Hanenburg (bass, vocals, synth), Scott Sims (banjo, guitar, facial expressions), and Nate Swenson (percussion). The camaraderie between these five gentlemen transcends the stage and practice room. Whether it is playing video games, smoking pipes, or enjoying nature together, their chemistry is stunningly apparent. Fortunately for the rest of us, that chemistry flows seamlessly into their music as well. Two songwriters (Motsenbocker and Carlson) fashion a perfect balance between a strikingly soft, enchanting acoustic, and an upbeat, toe-tapping sound. Rich harmonies, catchy licks, and melodic solos fuse the best of the alt-pop scene with the melancholy acoustic to create a kind of ambient folk. Banjo, mandolin, and a bit of harmonica contribute to that folky, grass roots feel, while Motsenbocker’s and Carlson’s lyrics tell beautifully realized stories and share the myriad feelings of young men on a journey. Songs like “Colorado†and “Plane Ticket Home†(Motsenbocker) lament the inevitability of moving on, while “Brighten†(Carlson) looks to a hopeful future. The most noticeable and encouraging aspect to KPB is their honesty and transparency concerning issues of God, doubt, and relationships. However, they are able to approach these issues from a finely tuned scope and to keep a wonderfully refreshing perspective on their places in life."
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Contact Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful:
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"KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL is composed of students attending Whitworth University. They have established themselves as one of the leading indie bands in the region." -RAWK Online
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"Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is a Whitworth-based band that is breaking out fast in the Spokane scene." -Isamu Jordan, Spokesman Review
