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Story's End
12+ albums
alternative rockmodern rockalt. rockrock
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Where one story ends, another begins. For Michael Folds, Dan Lacey and Troy Wickliffe of Orlando, FL, the three ambitious young musicians put behind them the bands and projects of the past to begin anew with the unbridled rock and roll of their new dynamic trio, Story’s End. The three members draw from diverse yet universally respected influences–Dan, on bass, was brought up in the jazz and American folk rock traditions, while drummer Troy was a disciplined member of the drum corps, effectively forming a melodic yet decidedly precise rhythm section. Lead vocalist and guitarist Michael firmly roots his writing, singing and playing in pure American classic rock. “We’re all very rock oriented. We all have a musical past in some way—and that’s just amazing—we’ve come full circle and that’s what we’re all focusing on. There’s a chunk of music that we all have in common and the rest lends to our musical sound,” shares Michael about the group’s sound. The lighthearted group relationship adds to their overall sonic integrity. Troy adds, “We have a quirky story—a dynamic of hilarity. It is a rare moment when we’re not enjoying our time together.” Two three-day sessions at A1A Audio Productions in Jacksonville Beach with esteemed engineer Daryl Phenneger—who worked on the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus debut recordings—as their recording guide, the band completed a five-song, self-titled EP. The songs are founded on strong, rock beats, searing guitar riffs and driving bass lines and tell th
