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Speakeasy Tiger
12+ albums
indieindie popindie rockalternativelistened
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The buzz surrounding this Denver quintet is building to a roar worthy of the band's namesake - Tiger. Speakeasy Tiger has been described as "a danceable symphony of revolving doors, torrents of emotion, and stories of exploding stars in the periphery of vision" (Denver Syntax). A most unlikely group of personalities and artistic direction, united in their motivation and love of music, Speakeasy Tiger has bred a sound accessible to the masses as well as selective audiophiles. At the center of the band's music are the vocals of Kyle Simmons. A professional recording artist since the age of 14, Kyle has pushed her voice in new directions to reflect her evolution as a frontwoman. Ranging from a purr to a roar, Simmons' voice lays bare the emotions expressed in her lyrics. Long time collaborator and friend of Simmons' is Pete Schmidt. A classically trained pianist, he brings talent and a passion for music to the keyboards. However, in a live performance, it is Schmidt's animated mastery of the keytar that brings the crowd to its feet. Acting as both a compliment and a lead to Schmidt's synth are Tavis Alley's delay-heavy guitars that are "primed for stadiums and airwaves" (Absolute Punk). Being the final addition to the Speakeasy Tiger lineup, Alley has solidified an essential piece to this infectious puzzle breaking through the Denver music scene. Lucas Gordon, on drums, has a background in fast and aggressive music, which requires great technical skill on the drums. That techn
