Who we are:
Loam Disher- vocals and musings
Tate Overton- vocals, bass, harp and spirits
Mike Crehore- vocals, guitars, keys, recording
Jim Mussen- drums, percussion, inspiration
How we write:
the balboans are a true collective. We create music together. Anyone can start, but nothing preconceived comes into the room. We jam until we inspire each other- sometimes for an entire evening without break- and many times stretching what any individual had in mind when an idea started. Starting with a guitar riff, a bass line or a drum groove. When Loam is free forming we know we have something. Only then do we pick and choose what to work on next to create the newest body of work. There are many ideas that have been created that don't make the cut. If the four of us don't like it, it doesn't come out. Self recorded and produced.
A short history of the balboans:
the balboans were born from the noodlings of singer Loam Disher and songwriter Robb Bruns many moons ago in NYC. The arrival of brother Torello Disher cemented the deal and with the addition of Tate Overton they became a band, playing all the local institutions As the clubs changed so did the band, but the anchor of Loam and Tate remained. Mike Crehore joined and with his guitar work and producing, helped the band fully realize the classic American rock sound they had been cultivating. The band now includes drummer Jim Mussen. Some other musicians helped with the journey- Mark Altman, Bruce Brody, Nick Balaban, Heather Ferguson, Anthony Gibney, Greg Rogers, Audrey Bernstein and Bobby Seims. Harmonies, barn burning grooves and passionate ballads bring to mind favorite acts of the past while the city itself continuously inspires new and original heartfelt rock.