Hey everyone, welcome back to Shecky's Jam Bands,
your weekly deep dive into stories behind the
best jam bands lighting up the scene today. I'm
your host Rob Sheckman, and today we're cracking
into one of the fastest growing acts in the modern
jam circuit, and they're called Eggie. No, you
didn't mishear me. They're called Eggie, like
the breakfast food. They're serving up improvisational
rock with a side of sincerity, groove, and psychedelic
energy. So pour yourself a cup of coffee and
let's get into the yoke of it. I'll promise to
lay off the egg jokes from here on out. Eggy
was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and the roots
of the band go way back. Like back to high school.
Band practice. Back. The four band members are
Jake Brownstein on guitar and vocals, Danny Batat
on keyboards and vocals, Mike Goodman on bass
and vocals and Alex Bailey holding it down on
the drums and vocals. They're childhood friends
who grew up playing music together and you can
hear that tight -knit chemistry in every live
performance. That unspoken language between bandmates.
Eggy speaks it fluently. The band officially
formed in 2016 and over the next few years they
built a dedicated regional following through
relentless gigging across the northeast. Like
any good jamban, they earn their stripes on the
road, honing their improvisational chops in bars,
basements, and small venues before moving into
festival stages and bigger rooms. So what's with
the name? So let's talk about the name Eggy.
People always ask, is there a deeper meaning?
Is it symbolic? And the answer is, well, kind
of. According to the band, Eggy started as a
goofy nickname and just sort of stuck. It came
from a laid back humorous moment among friends.
Eggy's sound, think fish meets Steely Dan with
a twist of funk and a sprinkle of yacht rock.
Their songs are well crafted, often structured
with tight verses and choruses before they explode
into multi -minute improvisations. They blend
genres fluently rock, funk, jazz, folk. One standout
track is called 12 Pounds of Pain. You got to
check it out. It's a perfect example of their
ability to balance storytelling with sonic exploration
or check out a song called Golden Gate Dancer
which showcases their harmonic sensibility with
crisp vocal interplay. Also worth noting Every
band member sings, and that's pretty rare. If
you haven't seen Eggie live yet, do yourself
a favor and grab a ticket the next time they're
in town. Their live sets are unpredictable in
the best way. No two shows are the same. They've
become staples at festivals like Peach Fest,
Renaissance, and Summer Camp. Eggie releases
a ton of live recordings on platforms like nugs
.net and Bandcamp. If you can't be there in person,
you can still catch the vibe. Let's hit a little
fun, eggy trivia before we wrap up. The band
recorded their debut album, Watercolor Days,
in 2019, showcasing their songwriting chops along
with improvisational skills. They often include
Easter eggs, pun is totally intended, in their
set lists, musical quotes, unexpected covers,
and references to previous shows. They have a
super engaged fan base called, and they call
themselves, Eggheads. And yes, merchandise includes
things like egg -themed beanies, breakfast -themed
set lists, and so on. Their YouTube and Instagram
accounts are all full of gems. Studio jams, behind
-the -scenes clips, and fan shout -outs. In a
jam scene that sometimes can feel oversaturated,
Eggie is a breath of fresh air. They're young,
hungry, and deeply musical. And while their name
might sound a little silly, their talent is no
joke. If you're into bands that can groove hard
and tug at your heartstrings, Eggie deserves
a spot in your rotation. You can check out their
tour dates and their music on eggieband .com
or follow them on Instagram and nugs to stay
in the loop. Thanks for tuning in today and if
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gems like Eggy. Until next time this is Shecky's
Jam Bands signing off.