WEBVTT 00:00:35.880 --> 00:00:38.520 Hey everyone, welcome back to Shecky's Jam Bands, 00:00:38.759 --> 00:00:40.939 your weekly deep dive into stories behind the 00:00:40.939 --> 00:00:43.600 best jam bands lighting up the scene today. I'm 00:00:43.600 --> 00:00:46.200 your host Rob Sheckman, and today we're cracking 00:00:46.200 --> 00:00:49.520 into one of the fastest growing acts in the modern 00:00:49.520 --> 00:00:54.039 jam circuit, and they're called Eggie. No, you 00:00:54.039 --> 00:00:56.840 didn't mishear me. They're called Eggie, like 00:00:56.840 --> 00:01:00.060 the breakfast food. They're serving up improvisational 00:01:00.060 --> 00:01:03.619 rock with a side of sincerity, groove, and psychedelic 00:01:03.619 --> 00:01:06.790 energy. So pour yourself a cup of coffee and 00:01:06.790 --> 00:01:10.989 let's get into the yoke of it. I'll promise to 00:01:10.989 --> 00:01:14.890 lay off the egg jokes from here on out. Eggy 00:01:14.890 --> 00:01:17.469 was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and the roots 00:01:17.469 --> 00:01:21.189 of the band go way back. Like back to high school. 00:01:21.590 --> 00:01:25.609 Band practice. Back. The four band members are 00:01:25.609 --> 00:01:30.010 Jake Brownstein on guitar and vocals, Danny Batat 00:01:30.010 --> 00:01:33.670 on keyboards and vocals, Mike Goodman on bass 00:01:33.670 --> 00:01:37.010 and vocals and Alex Bailey holding it down on 00:01:37.010 --> 00:01:40.290 the drums and vocals. They're childhood friends 00:01:40.290 --> 00:01:43.370 who grew up playing music together and you can 00:01:43.370 --> 00:01:46.930 hear that tight -knit chemistry in every live 00:01:46.930 --> 00:01:51.269 performance. That unspoken language between bandmates. 00:01:51.950 --> 00:01:55.230 Eggy speaks it fluently. The band officially 00:01:55.230 --> 00:01:59.750 formed in 2016 and over the next few years they 00:01:59.750 --> 00:02:02.609 built a dedicated regional following through 00:02:02.609 --> 00:02:05.930 relentless gigging across the northeast. Like 00:02:05.930 --> 00:02:09.569 any good jamban, they earn their stripes on the 00:02:09.569 --> 00:02:14.050 road, honing their improvisational chops in bars, 00:02:14.370 --> 00:02:18.250 basements, and small venues before moving into 00:02:18.250 --> 00:02:22.629 festival stages and bigger rooms. So what's with 00:02:22.629 --> 00:02:26.210 the name? So let's talk about the name Eggy. 00:02:26.610 --> 00:02:29.370 People always ask, is there a deeper meaning? 00:02:30.469 --> 00:02:33.870 Is it symbolic? And the answer is, well, kind 00:02:33.870 --> 00:02:36.770 of. According to the band, Eggy started as a 00:02:36.770 --> 00:02:40.189 goofy nickname and just sort of stuck. It came 00:02:40.189 --> 00:02:42.949 from a laid back humorous moment among friends. 00:02:43.449 --> 00:02:48.009 Eggy's sound, think fish meets Steely Dan with 00:02:48.009 --> 00:02:50.909 a twist of funk and a sprinkle of yacht rock. 00:02:51.409 --> 00:02:54.569 Their songs are well crafted, often structured 00:02:54.569 --> 00:02:58.810 with tight verses and choruses before they explode 00:02:58.810 --> 00:03:03.969 into multi -minute improvisations. They blend 00:03:03.969 --> 00:03:09.150 genres fluently rock, funk, jazz, folk. One standout 00:03:09.150 --> 00:03:12.349 track is called 12 Pounds of Pain. You got to 00:03:12.349 --> 00:03:14.949 check it out. It's a perfect example of their 00:03:14.949 --> 00:03:18.849 ability to balance storytelling with sonic exploration 00:03:18.849 --> 00:03:23.069 or check out a song called Golden Gate Dancer 00:03:23.069 --> 00:03:27.569 which showcases their harmonic sensibility with 00:03:27.569 --> 00:03:32.270 crisp vocal interplay. Also worth noting Every 00:03:32.270 --> 00:03:35.150 band member sings, and that's pretty rare. If 00:03:35.150 --> 00:03:37.509 you haven't seen Eggie live yet, do yourself 00:03:37.509 --> 00:03:40.250 a favor and grab a ticket the next time they're 00:03:40.250 --> 00:03:43.210 in town. Their live sets are unpredictable in 00:03:43.210 --> 00:03:47.030 the best way. No two shows are the same. They've 00:03:47.030 --> 00:03:49.530 become staples at festivals like Peach Fest, 00:03:49.949 --> 00:03:52.830 Renaissance, and Summer Camp. Eggie releases 00:03:52.830 --> 00:03:56.650 a ton of live recordings on platforms like nugs 00:03:56.650 --> 00:04:00.750 .net and Bandcamp. If you can't be there in person, 00:04:01.129 --> 00:04:06.449 you can still catch the vibe. Let's hit a little 00:04:06.449 --> 00:04:09.689 fun, eggy trivia before we wrap up. The band 00:04:09.689 --> 00:04:12.569 recorded their debut album, Watercolor Days, 00:04:12.770 --> 00:04:16.970 in 2019, showcasing their songwriting chops along 00:04:16.970 --> 00:04:20.310 with improvisational skills. They often include 00:04:20.310 --> 00:04:24.069 Easter eggs, pun is totally intended, in their 00:04:24.069 --> 00:04:27.610 set lists, musical quotes, unexpected covers, 00:04:28.310 --> 00:04:31.699 and references to previous shows. They have a 00:04:31.699 --> 00:04:34.160 super engaged fan base called, and they call 00:04:34.160 --> 00:04:38.339 themselves, Eggheads. And yes, merchandise includes 00:04:38.339 --> 00:04:42.600 things like egg -themed beanies, breakfast -themed 00:04:42.600 --> 00:04:46.379 set lists, and so on. Their YouTube and Instagram 00:04:46.379 --> 00:04:50.120 accounts are all full of gems. Studio jams, behind 00:04:50.120 --> 00:04:53.959 -the -scenes clips, and fan shout -outs. In a 00:04:53.959 --> 00:04:57.939 jam scene that sometimes can feel oversaturated, 00:04:58.180 --> 00:05:00.819 Eggie is a breath of fresh air. They're young, 00:05:00.899 --> 00:05:03.819 hungry, and deeply musical. And while their name 00:05:03.819 --> 00:05:06.920 might sound a little silly, their talent is no 00:05:06.920 --> 00:05:11.680 joke. If you're into bands that can groove hard 00:05:11.680 --> 00:05:14.699 and tug at your heartstrings, Eggie deserves 00:05:14.699 --> 00:05:18.279 a spot in your rotation. You can check out their 00:05:18.279 --> 00:05:22.759 tour dates and their music on eggieband .com 00:05:22.759 --> 00:05:26.040 or follow them on Instagram and nugs to stay 00:05:26.040 --> 00:05:28.660 in the loop. Thanks for tuning in today and if 00:05:28.660 --> 00:05:31.819 you like this episode be sure to subscribe and 00:05:31.819 --> 00:05:35.339 leave a review. It helps people discover hidden 00:05:35.339 --> 00:05:38.980 gems like Eggy. Until next time this is Shecky's 00:05:38.980 --> 00:05:40.439 Jam Bands signing off.