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The Wedding Party, a classy acoustic band from Lakeland, is in the studio working on a new album. Though not many details have been released yet (like WHEN?), we do know that the album will be 12 tracks. Updates are promised via www.twitter.com/theweddingparty, so check it out if you'r starving for some music news. The group has been producing solid "electro-coustic" folk/indie music in Lakeland for more than two years. - The Ledger
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Welcome to Your Twenties LP - Released May 2008
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The Wedding Party is an Indie Folk three-piece string band from Lakeland, Florida. Baby-faced front man Drew Cox leads the charge, while his bearded cohorts David Carmichael and George Brinkley complete the posse. Their organic, upbeat sound may cause bouts of uncontrollable movement in the hips and feet as Cox strums and croons to the truck stop thump of Brinkley’s bass and Carmichael’s honky-tonk accouterments.
Guitar in hand and kazoo between his teeth, former Luxembourg drummer Drew Cox formed The Wedding Party in February 2006 when he teamed up with longtime friend, lead guitarist, and harmonica/tambourine master David Carmichael. Drew and Dave then sought the experience and style of upright bassist George Brinkley, formerly of The Callahans and Luxembourg, in February 2007. The addition completed their distinctive, throwback sound. The Wedding Party’s retro flare was influential in contributing to the quickly emerging local music scene in Lakeland. They continue to consistently draw an enthusiastic audience throughout central Florida. The Wedding Party signed with SteelStarr Media in early 2008, leading to the production of their long awaited full-length debut album Welcome to Your Twenties. With a dedicated fan base, and having already composed over a dozen original songs that have yet to be recorded, The Wedding Party is set for success.
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