Haley Jane was founded by singer/songwriter Toby Slade in 2001. Since its inception, the band has evolved through various line-ups, each leaving behind their unique sonic footprint. The constant is Slade's thoughtful lyrics and commanding vocals. Haley Jane's current line-up includes; Darren Santos, contributing tight, weaving bass lines and pop-sensible harmonies along side stellar keyboardist Paul Tiller who has a thing for little melodies. Drummer Chris Coppus, a recent addition, provides the back bone. The songs often find themselves rooted in the styles found roaming around their hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Borrowing from country, rock, folk and pop, these boys bring their noise in fits of passion, bouncing back and forth between heartfelt poetics and pulse-thumping rock! 2005 saw the release of their debut album "Modern Entertainment." Well received by fans, the album showcased their organic approach to rock music with the acoustic guitar brought to the forefront and Slade's lyrics taking center stage. With each track the listener was introduced to a different side of the band, from the radio friendly "Lady Mystery," to the indie love song "Leaving Roses," to the style mash-up "The Backseat Melody." Two years later, Haley Jane released their widely anticipated follow up "Lightbulbs EP." The new disc contained four previously unreleased tracks, including the band's anthem "Lightbulbs to Ashes." In a bold move, the EP was totally void of acoustic guitar giving audiences a taste of Haley Jane plugged in and turned up. The band has been touring heavily to promote the EP and is looking forward to getting back into the studio.
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