Alumni
Tyler Brown
Indie Rock/Acoustic Tyler’s debut EP Comeback City was recorded at Appalachian State’s very own Robert F. Gilley recording studio and released in July 2010. He has developed a solid following in Boone, NC after playing various shows (both solo and full band) at Crossroads Coffee House, Legends, Koncepts Hookah Longue…
Dreaming In Color
Hardcore/Metal/Rock This five-piece Boone-based band features Ben Dunlop (vocals), Pat Tarpey (rhythm guitar), Drew Merrit (drums), Jared Cassels (bass), and Gary Vinson (lead guitar). Since their beginning in 2009, the group has been able to craft nine original songs and also master several covers. They are one of the few…
A momentous force palpitating from the heart of the high country, Major Magick is a group of five young musicians, each of whom contribute collectively to the unique and exciting sound that has left their audiences stunned. An intoxicating cocktail of bombastic rock, visceral funk, and infectious soul, Major Magick…

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Defending Brooklyn is more than a progressive rock band. They are a band that has mastered their art. They have the substance and sincerity that popular rock music has lost. There is no formula for Defending Brooklyn; they write what they feel and every note counts. It all began…