Garage Voice, The Family Crest and Amanda Sue Winterhalter

Garage Voice is reinterpreting gospel music, placing it’s moods and message at the heart of a unique blend of rock, hip-hop and baroque. Whether singing in unison or in jagged interjections, their collective passion captivates.

Although the Seattle trio plays vocally-driven songs, the members are strong instrumentalists. The music’s tension between the simple and complex reflects their status as refined song-smiths, and gritty, energetic performers. Bruce Pearson switches between screeching Hammond organ passages and playing fuzz bass like a lead guitarist. Tommy Panigot brings classical guitar techniques to his electric, often making it sound like two instruments. Patrick Toney walks the line between jazz and rock drumming with finesse, but with enough attack to propel a hip-hop conviction.