What's up Jam Family? You're tuning in once again
to Shecky's Jam Bands, the place we dive deep
into the story, the sound, and the groove of
bands you should know. Whether they're legends
or rising heavy hitters, today we're shining
the spotlight on a southern Florida bred outfit
that's been quietly building major momentum in
this jam circuit, and they're called tanned.
That's T -A -N -D. Tanned form around 2017 in
South Florida, rooted in Boca Raton and the regional
scene where late night sets, jam nights, and
cross -genre blending are the norm. The lineup
features Taylor Godsey on guitar and vocals,
Daryl Jared Wolf on keys, Tyler Walker on bass
and vocals, and Harley Galino on drums. They
started off playing at local clubs shaping their
live sound and building that loyal following
through high energy shows and improvisational
leanings. When you ask about the name Tanned,
they keep it simple. It's short, memorable, and
a little cryptic. And that enigmatic energy fits
their vibe. Groove driven, free flowing, and
always moving. TAN music sits at the intersection
of rock, funk, and jam band improvisation. They're
not the classic fish touring all festivals type
yet. They're still emerging, but that's part
of the excitement. Their sound is raw, energetic,
full of hooks, and also jam friendly. Songs build
to stretch live. If you're kicking off your TAN
journey, keep these tracks in rotation. Puzzle
Piece, their first official studio release, capturing
their live intensity and melodic sensibility.
Swim, from their Studio Sessions Volume 1, this
long jam -type track, 15 minutes plus, showcases
their willingness to stretch and explore. The
internet, same release, same mindset, ambitious,
exploratory, proving they're not just rocking
songs, but building musical journeys. Lastly,
Paper Cut, another extended jam piece that gives
you a flavor for their improvisational mindset.
For all these, the why is simple. You get the
hooks, so it's accessible. You get the space,
so it's a jam band. And you get the vibe, so
it's live show worthy. Now, let's dig into some
live magic. Because with Tanned, the records
are one thing. but the live sets, that's where
they shine. Swim, the live version, on the Studio
Sessions Volume 1. This track clocks in at 16
minutes with an extended introduction into a
groove. Then climactic peaks, it gives you a
taste for their live ambition. The internet live
on stage, this one, often morphs beyond the studio
version. key solos, bass, and drums locking in,
guitar weaving in effects, and crowd writing
it. Cover plus original mashups, they're still
relatively new, so they'll often throw in a cover
or two in their set and then pivot into one of
their originals, like Papercut. Those transitions
are where you'll catch something special. Mid
-set surprise segments. At festivals, They've
been known to stretch the groove, drop into ambient
keyboards with Daryl Wolf, then snap back into
full rock. It's the kind of mindset where you
lean in mid -song and realize you're in the middle
of something unfolding live. These live moments
matter because they show Tand is building a reputation
for sets that evolve. Some unique facts and brand
personality. Here's some tidbits about tanned
that are interesting and help you connect with
who they are. While they're based in South Florida,
they tour beyond the region. Midwest states festivals
are gaining visibility across the scene. Their
live recording archive is growing. They list
shows at band camp so any jam tracker worth their
salt can find recent shows and deep dive. Tanned
matters because they represent the next wave
of jam bands. They've got the tools, songwriting,
and band chemistry, also live energy. They're
still building legacy. For jam fiends who love
discovering bands just one step behind the big
names, TAN is exactly that kind of find. If you
like tight songs that stretch high -energy live
shows and bands that are just beginning to blow
up, TAN should be on your radar. Alright jam
lovers, that's your deep dive into Tand. Go spin,
swim, pull up a live show, check the set list
archive, and if you get a chance, hit one of
their shows and watch the groove unfold. Thanks
for joining me on Shecky's Jam Bands. Until next
time, keep your ears open, your boots moving,
and always chase the jam.