Maintaining a high level of instrumentation and honest songwriting, the Speedbumps incorporate a combination of hollow-bodied instruments like cello, upright bass, ukulele, and acoustic guitar to create an eclectic but approachable sound. The band’s intelligent yet organic feel has given them the opportunity to perform with Amos Lee, Matt Nathanson, OKGO, Chrissie Hynde and Andrew Bird, in addition to selection at the One Movement For Music Festival (OMFM) in Perth, Australia.

The band’s latest album “The Moon Is Down” has received acclaim from some of the music industry’s brightest tastemakers. Erin Gellert of Q Prime Music (The Black Keys, Nickelcreek, Joshua Radin) said, “In the era of auto-tune and single-based artists, the Speedbumps give you a reason to believe in the album again. Organic, brilliant, emotive music.”

Erik Urycki – (guitar/vocals, ukulele)

Sam Kristoff – (cello)

Kevin Martinez – (upright/electric bass)

Pat Hawkins – (drums/percussion)

Has supported:
Amos Lee
Anathello
Andrew Bird
Chrissie Hynde
Crosby, Stills and Nash
G-Love and Special Sauce
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Margot and the Nuclear So and Sos
Matt Nathanson
Mia Sharp
The Verve Pipe

Notable Appearances:
Independent Film Molly’s Girl official score (2011)
PBS’s Roadtrip Nation song feature – Song for the Frustrated (2011)
2011 IMA award winner (2011)
The Kent State Folk Festival (November 2008)
One Movement for Music Showcase — Perth, AUS (October 2009)
Crossroads Entertainment and Art Experience — Des Moines, Iowa (December 2009)
Acoustic Strip — Las Vegas, NV (Summer 2010)
Live From The Middle Reach — Healdsburg, CA (Summer 2010)
Bele Chere Festival — Asheville, NC (Summer 2010)
Tosco Music Party — Charlotte, NC (September 2010)

and still independent… cheeyah.