Introducing The East & The Crow, a dynamic alternative rock band with a southern twist that's already setting the music scene ablaze. Led by frontman Brian and featuring Ralph on lead guitar, Peter G on drums, George on rhythm guitar, and the multi-talented Lee on everything else (backing vocals, bass, and keys), this band creates music that's undeniably their own.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse range, from Harry Styles to Metallica, The East & The Crow crafts catchy yet deeply personal songs that resonate with listeners. Their live performances are electrifying, fueled by a contagious energy that ignites the crowd.
With accolades like opening for renowned artists like Bart Crow, Clarissa Serna, and the chart-topping alt-rock group The Unlikely Candidates, gracing the stage of the historic Luckenbach, and earning KUTX's "Song of the Day" title with "Can't Blame It On The Rain," The East & The Crow has already built a strong reputation. But their true strength lies in their ability to pen songs that authentically tell the stories of their lives.
Their momentum just keeps rolling forward. In 2022, they released the powerful single "Punching Bag, Baby," and in a landmark achievement, their latest release, "Embers In The Sea," has not only arrived but has garnered significant radio play and landed on coveted college radio charts. This is just the beginning of their meteoric rise.
The East & The Crow has their sights set on even bigger goals, including extensive touring and gracing the legendary SNL stage. Stay connected with this rising band on Facebook, where they have a devoted community, and listen to their music on all major platforms.
If you're searching for a band with a unique sound, genuine lyrics, and live shows that leave you breathless, look no further than The East & The Crow. They're just getting started, and the future is theirs for the taking.
Brian Wright
Lead Vocals, Lyricist
Brian’s home is all of South Texas. From a young age he had a love of music and lyrics, and for years he wrote songs not knowing what they were for. Getting connected with Wade and Lee started turning those lyrics into songs. Brian enjoys a good game of baseball and can’t play guitar, but somehow is better at guitar than baseball (ask him). He is inspired by a variety of music including Texas Country, Alternative, Rock and Grunge and is going to keep pestering the guys until we do a Nirvana cover. Until we make our first million, Brian works in Marketing & Advertising in the Corpus Christi area.
Lee Dykes
Bass/Vocals/Keys, Composer, Promoter
Lee is Vermonter who has lived in Texas more than half his life. Many of his earliest memories are of my dad’s bands practicing and playing on stage. As a Dykes it was expected that he follow in the family as a musician. He learned saxophone for band, picked up bass in high school, and did a little singing at TAMUK. After freshman year there he hit a period where music was totally out of his life, but that couldn’t last. Praise band in Portland brought him back to performing and it wasn’t long until he and the new guitarist in the band, Wade, joined up to play as Reluctant Harmonies. A few configurations later he serves as a composer, bassist, and keys player for The East & The Crow.
Peter G
Drummer, Composer
Peter G was born and raised in Corpus Christi Texas. From his first guitar lessons to playing on five-gallon buckets as drums, he has embraced the passion and energy that music brings. Peter G started preforming in his teen years and has covered a broad spectrum of genres from Tejano to Metal. Peter’s musical carrier has been from roadie to sound engineer, from percussionist to band leader, from guitarist to song writer all while remaining humble to his band mates and craft. Peter’s musical influences are David Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Niko McBain, Alex Gonzalez, Tom Morello, and Justin Furstenfeld to name a few and is always willing to listen and create new music. Peter is married to Lucy who has always supported him and is a big part of his brand.
Ralph Tobias
Lead Guitarist, Composer
Ralph is a native Pennsylvanian who moved to Corpus Christi earlier this year from Utah. He comes from a very musical family with all five siblings either singing or playing instruments. His father has been playing guitar professionally for over 70 years and once had a number one song on the east coast. Ralph began taking guitar lessons from his dad at the age of 13 and has been playing lead ever since. The tradition continued with him teaching guitar for several years and continuing to write original music. He counts Joe Satriani, Carlos Santana, Ace Frehley, Dan Fogelberg, and Eric Clapton as primary influences, but his ultimate guitar hero is his father.
Dr. George Woods
Rhythm Guitar
George's rhythmic guitar work provides the foundation for The East & The Crow's sound, blending seamlessly with Ralph's lead guitar to create a full-bodied sound that's both catchy and soulful. With a background in rock and blues, George puts his heart into every performance.
