Civic Duty is a young rock band based in Washington, DC with a match lit under their asses. They have a variety of influences such as Mac DeMarco, Nirvana, and the Beatles. However, Civic Duty tries to create something new that anyone could enjoy.
In 2018, their close friend and frontman Raymond McGavin tragically passed away after the release of their debut album “Funny Sad Songs.”After almost a year and a half of recording, Ray had narrowed down his large variety of originals to the 17 songs he felt were the strongest and most unique for the album. Although Ray will no longer be playing with Civic Duty, the remaining members know he would push them to continue recording music and playing. Civic Duty is pursuing their dream to bring a sound never heard before to the public. It is their civic duty to do so.
Meyru writes deeply personal songs––for your friends and theirs. Nic Grunewald, Steven Spiegel, and Tommy Gambon all began their careers as musicians early in their lives. Years of songwriting from a distance provided the impetus for the trio to eventually move to New York City together and pursue their dream of recording a full-length project.
The group started their lives in the city refining their writing skills and climbing the ranks of the local scene, playing foundational shows at iconic venues in downtown like The Bitter End and Pianos. Building momentum from their electric small performances, Meyru eventually earned a headlining slot at The Mercury Lounge, where the trio played what would eventually become their acclaimed debut album to a sold out crowd.
Good To See You was written with a fresh perspective on what it’s like living in modern New York, with a sound influenced by decades of the city’s rock history. The album was released in the Summer of 2019 followed by a sold out show at Bowery Ballroom and a series of opening and headlining performances nationwide.
Blonde Otter is a party rock band from
New York City. They combine power pop, garage rock, and new wave. They’re currently writing the next big hits or the most under appreciated songs of all time.