Savoy (American band)

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Savoy
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Savoy in 2013, performing at Spring Awakening
Background information
Origin Brooklyn, New York
Denver, Colorado
Genres Electronica, rock
Years active2009–present
Members
  • Gray Smith
  • Ben Eberdt
  • Mike Kelly
Website www.savoyband.com

Savoy is a musical group from Boulder, now living in Brooklyn, consisting of producer Gray Smith, guitarist Ben Eberdt, and drummer Mike Kelly. [1]

Contents

Career

Savoy's musical style fuses the classic sound of rock 'n' roll with techno, dance, and bass music, a genre they've championed known as ERM (Electronic Rock Music). [2] Savoy's performances feature live instrumentation (drums and guitar), [3] [4] extensive lighting and laser production, [5] as well as vocals from grammy nominated artist Heather Bright, [6] Chali 2na, and more. [7] [8]

Since 2009, Savoy has released 2 full-length albums [6] and 3 EPs including their 2014, 15 track release, "Self Predator", [9] and their latest 2015 EP, "1000 Years" (Monstercat), [10] which reached #3 on the iTunes Dance Chart. [11]

Savoy has performed at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Wakarusa, X Games, Voodoo Experience, Spring Awakening, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Mysteryland, and more. The group has also headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2012 [12] and 2015 and embarked on 5 headlining US tours. [13] [14]

Discography

Albums

Singles

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