Trees of lyres

Trees of Lyres is an American rock band, based in Austin, Texas; though originally from Salem, Oregon. The band's sound ranges from folk rock with elements of gospel to experimental acoustic. Matt plays several stringed instruments, including the guitar and mandolin. Joanie also plays several instruments, including the piano/keyboard and xylophone. They share vocal duties.
Matt and Joanie met while attending Corban College in Salem, OR.
Their debut EP, The E.P., was released in February of 2008 and followed by their full length album Strangers in April of 2009. The E.P. was produced by David Morse and Engineered by Joshua "The Nudge" Hawes. "Strangers" was produced by Matt Oakes and engineered by Joshua "The Nudge" Hawes.
In December 2008, Trees of Lyres released Christmas Trees 2008 which featured five original arrangements of popular Christmas songs. The album was bundled with the album Strangers and distributed privately among friends.
Live band members have included Jake Zufelt (Bass), Chris Hahn (Drums), Kelsey Shields (Vocals, Harmonica, and Cajon), and David Morse (Drums). David Morse also played drums on The E.P. and Strangers.

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