2009-05-11
The Southpaw Players' debut album, Avant EP, is a refreshing combination of hip-hop, R&B, and funk. Rooted in tradition hip-hop, The Southpaw Players use live instruments rather than loops and synths. Their socially conscious lyrics analyze blue-collar life, incorporating humor and wry perception. Made up of keyboardist Ryan Wilson, guitarist Michael Sullivan, lyricist Rick Chyme, drummer Jacob Schaub, and bassist Coe Lacy, The Southpaw Players are adding a new flavor to the Grand Rapids music scene.SIA
Some People Have Real Problems
SCATTERED TREES
Sympathy
PERSEPHONE'S BEES
Notes From The Underworld
LIGHTS AT SEA
Palace Walls
The Helio Sequence
Keep Your Eyes Ahead
The Clientele
God Save the Clientele
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