The Dart Brothers

The Dart Brothers came together in 2015 in Ithaca, NY’s vibrant music scene, grinding it out in a freezing second-floor studio where frostbite was a real possibility and many sensible bands would’ve thrown in the towel after one brutal winter. The lineup brings together Todd Edmonds on vocals, Dan Lashkoff on drums, Andy Russell on guitar, John North's fiery electric guitar, Tamis Kaplan on sweet country fiddle, and Warren Bunn holding down the bass grooves—each member adding their own flavor to create something that’s equal parts heartland rock, upstate twang, and indie grit. Drawing inspiration from alt-country and indie rock heavyweights like Wilco, REM, the Jayhawks, and Dawes, the band cut their teeth playing every brewery and winery that would have them around the Finger Lakes region, winning over discerning crowds one twangy chorus at a time. After years of road-testing their songs and fine-tuning their chemistry in front of audiences who came for the Riesling but stayed for the music, they finally dropped their debut album Strangest Wavelength in 2020—a collection that captures all the raw energy and polish they’d been perfecting since those shivering early rehearsals. Their second record, Lovers Motel, was released in 2024. Both albums were nominated for the Syracuse Music Awards (Sammy’s) best Americana Record.