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The 502s | |
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 The 502s performing live in 2021. (left to right: Matthew Tonner, Ed Isola, Sean Froehlich, Joe Capati, Nicholas Dallas) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Maitland, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Indie Folk, folk rock, folk-pop, Americana, indie rock |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Members | Ed Isola Matthew Tonner Sean Froehlich Joe Capati Nick Melashenko Graci Phillips |
| Past members | Jonathan Ruiz Jake Isola Kaleigh LeBeau |
| Website | www |
The 502s are an American indie folk band from Maitland, Florida formed by Ed Isola.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Their sound has been described as a "folk orchestra",[8] and as a blend of roots, rock and bluegrass.[9] The 502s' sound is often compared to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, The Avett Brothers, and Old Crow Medicine Show,[10] and the band is noted for their eclectic instrumental arrangements involving banjo, piano, and horns.[11] Their live show received praise for “rambunctious energy, stomping sounds... and charismatic personalities” by Cowboys & Indians.[2]
Initially consisting of Ed Isola and his cousins with a rotating cast of musicians, the band's longest standing consistent lineup includes Matthew Tonner (keyboards, guitars), Joe Capati (saxophone), Sean Froehlich (drums & percussion) and Nicholas Melashenko (bass guitar) with their newest member Graci Phillips joining the band in 2023.[12]
- ^ Osborn, Dave. "Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile". Naples News.
- ^ a b "Song Premiere: The 502s' "According to Me" - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. May 14, 2018.
- ^ "The 502s Embrace the Sounds of Celebration with 'Because We Had To' (album premiere)". PopMatters. June 21, 2018.
- ^ McCollum, Thaddeus. "Bye bye Blackstar: Downtown Orlando club abruptly closes its doors". Orlando Weekly. Archived from the original on 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ Olson, Samantha N. "Dunk your cookies at Rockin' Robinson in the Milk District Saturday afternoon". Orlando Weekly. Archived from the original on 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "Morning Commute: The 502s – "Olivia"". September 25, 2018.
- ^ Connolly, Patrick (22 June 2022). "Florida Music Conference brings aspiring artists, 'buzz bands,' industry to Orlando". Orlando Sentinel.
- ^ Ellis, Isabella (29 January 2023). "Nashville Nights: The 502s Bring Florida Sunshine & Indie Folk-Pop Magic To The Basement East". Music Mecca.
- ^ Cleveland, Christina (3 February 2018). "Music shows, festivals bringing 'dynamite' musicians to CSRA this spring". Aiken Standard.
- ^ Aird, Jonathan (April 17, 2018). "The 502s "What To Do" – Listen".
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- ^ Newman, Becca (August 18, 2023). "Beyond The Stage: The Triangle interviews The 502s".