Jukebox the Ghost played a show last thursday at the belmont in hamtramck so we sent one of ours over to share a few drinks and take some photos of the band as they passed through the motorcity promoting the new record
"What could make a Pre-Med student stop wanting to be a doctor? How about selling out an 800 person venue and turn away at least 100 more for the release of your first CD? That's what happened with there first CD "Live and Let Ghost".
Ben Thornwell (piano, vocals), Tommy Siegel (guitar, vocals) and Jesse Kristen (Drums) create this piano driven Grunge-Pop group. The three met in college at George Washington University in Washington DC. Each coming from diverse back grounds.
Ben is a classically trained pianist from Kentucky, Tommy is a self taught guitarist and self described "hippie kid" from Virginia and Jesse 'Med School No More" Kristen a self taught drummer who grew up on punk and ska is from Massachusetts.
They focus on working with each others strengths making sure only the best comes out. And it does! This trio gave a great live performance this past Thursday and was a crowd favorite. With witty lyrics, great composition and killer harmony their passion and energy grabs you and won't let go until they say it ends.
Check out tour dates along with two big shows (Philly and NYC) and look for "Live and Let Ghost" to hit stores nation wide in April.
So if you haven't heard of Jukebox the Ghost, you haven't been listening." - Amy Palomar