Stuedabakerbrown is one of New York’s most dedicated and exciting independent rock bands. They originally hail from the NYC suburb of Monroe, NY, where the five members all attended high school together. They began playing extensively in 2001 and have since become a hometown favorite as well as a regional success. The band draws influences from legends such as U2 and Tom Petty, contemporaries like Coldplay and Jimmy Eat World, and the essence of mid-90’s alternative rock from their youth is evident in their songwriting. Boasting irresistible original songs and an unforgettable live performance, the group has grown accustomed to large crowds, has sold out New York City’s famous Bitter End rock club multiple times, and packs other venues such as The Mercury Lounge and The Annex on a regular basis. The band has a growing list of professional accolades: they have secured licensing deals with major networks such as ESPN, MTV, and E!; their live performances have been repeatedly featured on Fearless Music TV, a nationally syndicated live music program based in New York; they have performed as an opening act for national touring acts such as Matt and Kim (at Duke University), Safetysuit, Locksley, Hanson, The Spill Canvas (at Michigan State University), 10 Years, and many more; they have received regular airplay and artist spotlights on several regional radio stations including Q104.3 in New York City; they have also been selected to perform at the 2010 Red Gorilla Festival in Austin, TX. Stuedabakerbrown is currently at work on a full-length LP expected for release in May 2010. Together with their newest release, a two-song “single” entitled Heartbeat, the 2008 EP Closer, and a 2007 compilation of earlier material, all of the band’s music has been self-produced and self-released and is currently available at all major online retailers.