The four core members of Boat Command are NC natives Matt Guard (keys), Owen Myers (guitar), Chandler Bell (bass), and Hinton Edgerton (drums). The group was born in a windowless basement apartment in Boone, NC, from a desire to express pure feeling through atmosphere. Each member is steeped in the foundational knowledge and appreciation of jazz while maintaining an affinity for more modern styles such as hip hop and IDM. Their melting pot of influences and passionate dedication to exploring the sonic unknown has produced two EPs and one full-length album to date, along with two new projects set to release in 2025. The live Boating experience typically includes a layered and gently psychedelic atmosphere supported by vibey rhythms and the occasional drum machine. The audience will experience the spaciness of jazz and the comforting aura of lo-fi hip hop simultaneously, being treated with unique original compositions, unexpected renditions of popular tunes throughout time, and euphoric improvisational odysseys. Influences include MF DOOM, Radiohead, BBNG, Herbie Hancock, Boards of Canada, C418, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
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