Though the band is based in the Philadelphia area, and lead singer Anthony Cubbage hails from Lansdale, their musical merit means there's no end of Valley gigs for Cubbage, whose easy, impressive sound is heard in area restaurants, breweries and bars week in and week out.
Originally a solo act, it took Anthony Cubbage two cross-country busking adventures to discover his next journey: assembling a solid team. “I'm really happy with where it's gone,” says Cubbage, whose vocals and guitar are complemented by John McDermott on bass, Joe Tocket's drums and saxophone from Nabil Muquit. “Everyone brings something different to the table. They're super talented and I'm so thankful to have them.” Together, Cubbage creates a sound that bridges the gap between technical skill in jazz and blues with the catchy engagement of indie pop/rock.
The fact that Hozier and John Mayer are influences is not surprising when one hears how the nimble melodies twine with thoughtful lyrics. Some songs meditate on philosophical and spiritual matters, acting almost as a mantra, rekindled with each performance: “I write it thinking, every time you listen to this you're going to be reminded to be more patient.”
A new EP is due out next summer, co-produced and arranged with Lawrence Gelboni, whose expertise is helping bring the band's talent to a more polished potential. Find this and other EPs from Cubbage on Spotify, where they're releasing a new single this month. If you're out and about, you'll probably stumble across the band live at a festival or favorite hangout, but you can puttheir next local performance in your calendar by checking the website's tour page.
