A melting pot of musical style and innovation that splendidly marries the ethereal with the beatnik. Think of it as having a latte at your neighborhood laser light show. Yeah, Lately's like that.

Composed of melodic and ambient piano sounds, carried by intricate bass lines, and driven by explosive drumming, Lately takes you to places unexpected. The lyrics of Lately teeter on the edge of a diary entry, reflecting life, love, disappointment, and opportunity, fearlessly candid, with a healthy dose of realism. If you're looking for the conventional, go look somewhere else. If you want something your creative and philosophical mind can chew on at the same time, grab a cup of joe and stick around a while. We're glad you're here.

In the short time that Lately has been around, a lot of things have happened. In February and May of 2009, Lately were featured on Daystar Television Network's original show, Check the Sound, playing Reality, Beauty of the Mystery, and I Got Here for audiences in every city in America and every country the world. In May of 2009, Lately won the Dallas round of the PABI finals and will be competing in New York City for the final round in the fall/winter of 2009. Endorsed by Orange County Drum and Percussion, Lately is a band that is making waves in the music industry and making new fans everyday. Are you listening?

The band's first EP, Live Words and Sound Things, is available now here on latelymusic.com and on iTunes.

Captain
Birthday - April 6

Favorite Food - Mom's Homemade Gumbo

Favorite Song Right Now - A Day In The Life(The Beatles), Maybe I'm Amazed (Wings), Kashmir (LZ)

Favorite Band - U2, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Hanson (seriously)

Favorite Album - I cannot possibly choose a favorite, but some top contenders are "A Collision" by DC*B, "The Walk" by Hanson, anything by the Judds, The White Album, and "War" by U2.

Favorite Quote - "Mrs. Big Nose: [trying to hear Jesus' sermon on the mount] Oh, it's blessed are the MEEK! Oh, I'm glad they're getting something, they have a hell of a time." (Life of Brian)

Favorite Vacation Spot - Stonewall, CO

Favorite TV Show - The Office, Monty Python's Flying Circus

Favorite Movie - Once again, cannot possibly choose one. But my taste varies: Gone With the Wind, all Harry Potter movies, Lonesome Dove, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Life of Brian

Favorite Car - The one that works and has gas in it.

Pet Peeve - People who like the sound of their own voice.

Surprising Fact - I do a great Sarah Palin impression. And I can see Russia from my back yard.

Marky Marc
Birthday - May 21

Favorite Food - Sushi

Favorite Song Right Now - Ghosts in my Machine

Favorite Band - Too many to list but Led Zeppelin leads the way

Favorite Album - Scenes from a Memory

Favorite Vacation Spot - Somewhere where there's blue water and sand

Favorite TV Show - George Lopez

Favorite Movie - It's a tie: Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or The Wizard of Oz

Favorite Car - A black BMW

Pet Peeve - Sneaky people

Dano the Mano
Birthday - February 7

Favorite Food - Pizza

Favorite Song Right Now - Fire Eye'd Boy (Broken Social Scene)

Favorite Band - Blink 182

Favorite Album - The Photo Album

Favorite Quote - Get busy live'n, or get busy die'n.

Favorite Vacation Spot - Cozumel

Favorite TV Show - It's always sunny in philadelphia

Favorite Movie - Pineapple Express

Favorite Car - Nissan Z

Pet Peeve - How Texas drivers drive

Surprising Fact - I had a dog once who could talk.