Fans know The Future Laureates for their fun and aggressive live shows. Student programmers and concert promoters know them for their professionalism and passion.

The band's upbeat, dynamic sound combines influences of artists ranging from Guster to Simon and Garfunkel to The Avett Brothers—with a ukulele. “And it’s not just a gimmicky thing; he jams the livin’ crap outta that uke!” (DailyLimerick.net)

Self-managed and self-promoted, the band has played over 80 shows in the Midwest and al...