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The rich, musical hotbed of Kent, Ohio has produced a talented act, and they’re known as The Speedbumps. Kent’s own Daily Kent Stater says: “The Speedbumps have been called neo-acoustic, folk, chamber rock and everything in between. Their sound is influenced by artists like Nick Drake, Wilco, Iron and Wine and Damien Rice, to name a few”. Apple Tree, released in October 2008, is a follow-up to their debut album, Back to Burlington, released in 2005.
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The Speedbumps released its sophomore LP "Apple Tree" in early 2009. Artists ranging from Nick Drake and Iron and Wine to Wilco and Radiohead influence their sound. The band has shared the stage with several national acts, including OKGO, Andrew Bird, Anathello, Chrissie Hynde and Matt Nathanson among others. | The Speedbumps Erik Urycki - (guitar/vocals) Sam Kristoff – (cello) Alfredo Guerrieri - (upright bass) Pat Hawkins – (drums/percussion) Craig Adams - (Nord Electro 3) |
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“Apple Tree” is the follow-up to their debut album, “Back to Burlington”, released in 2005. The Speedbumps maintain the high level of songwriting and instrumentation demonstrated on their first album, and in the process has found an incredible emotive outlet shown on tracks that display the diversity in Urycki’s thematic songwriting.




