It is the first album without former bassist Kevin Ray, who left in December 2020. At first, they didn’t know if it was possible to finish the record, but then they used their home studios in Los Angeles and Cincinnati to get it done. The group was in the midst of putting together its fifth album, “Heights,” when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

Sean is like the most musical drummer I ever played with, and Eli is a very prolific, creative guitarist. “That sort of contrast and tension adds to what makes us who we are. “It’s a very diverse group of personalities,” Petricca said. The trio has been combining Petricca’s love of the ’80s - such as Talking Heads, David Bowie, the Police, Tears for Fears and Phil Collins - with Waugaman’s interest in metal and Maiman’s jazz background for a decade. Walk the Moon formed as Petricca was studying music at Kenyon College, yet it took some time for the current lineup with drummer Sean Waugaman and guitarist and bassist Eli Maiman to solidify. Petricca’s musical dreams started when he was in his teens after he began playing piano at age 7. “It’s wild how it has become part of people’s lives and making memories,” Petricca said. Petricca said he’ll frequently get videos from friends or family members at weddings with the song playing in the background. “It doesn’t matter we’re just going to keep making music that we love and trust that the songs will have whatever story they’re meant to have,” Petricca said “… It’s just amazing that the song became what it did.” Now, he’s learned to embrace its popularity. The rock band formed in Cincinnati in 2006, released the successful track “Anna Sun” in 2010 and followed that up with its 2014 hit “Shut Up and Dance.”įounder and lead singer Nicholas Petricca said it was impossible to predict the success of “Shut Up and Dance.” He said he had a love-hate relationship with the song and that it initially led to a bit of an identity crisis for the band as it wanted to be known for more than that song. However, music fans should know that headlining the festival is Walk the Moon. Visit for more details and to register or purchase tickets for select events.

Brendan O’Hara at Subie Shack at Jack’s Lawn Saint Motel at Peak Stage at Eagle’s LandingĦ p.m. Lady Denim at Peak Stage at Eagle’s LandingĤ:30 p.m. Brendan O’Hara at Subie Shack at Jack’s LawnĢ:30 p.m. Beer tasting with music from Kind Hearted Strangers at Timberline Expressġ p.m. Community breakfast with Nita Waters at Jack’s Grillġ1 a.m. Festival after-party with Walk the Moon and DJ Thinkbenjamin at C.B.

Walk the Moon at Peak Stage at Eagle’s LandingĨ p.m. Ida Mae at Peak Stage at Eagle’s LandingĦ p.m. Kind Hearted Strangers at West Lake StageĤ p.m. VIP welcome mixer with Mike Woodard at C.B. The Record Company at Peak Stage at Eagle’s LandingĨ p.m. Jamestown Revival at Peak Stage at Eagle’s LandingĦ:30 p.m.

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