Bartron Tyler Group

The Bartron Tyler Group (featuring guitarists John Bartron and Mike Tyler, John Hasty on drums and multi-percussion, and Joey Fabian on electric and acoustic basses), is a band that reaches beyond the confines of any single musical category. Drawing from a broad scope of influences, their sound is an undeniably unique and potent mixture of one quart of progressive rock, a pint of acid jazz fusion, a dash of Afro Cuban and Celtic, and a twist of blues. Their purely instrumental sound interweaves strong melodies and intricate rhythms with seamless fluidity, while constantly teetering on the improvisational edge. With such eclectic influences the band can often shift their approach from the clock like precision of a classic progressive rock group to the intuitive explorations of the Grateful Dead influenced "jam bands". The band coined the term Hardwood Music to describe their unusual hybrid of rich acoustic guitars and percussive instruments fused with the latest in electronic effects, giving them a powerful outlet that dazzles, while still maintaining the subtlety and integrity of their individual voices.