ALKI Jones

Lead singer and songwriter Andrew Galbreath and guitarist Tyler Petersheim formed ALKi Jones in the summer of 2011. Initially a small side project, the band began to take shape as the duo wrote original songs that blended rock, country, and alternative styles with insightful lyrics. Both hardworking and driven, Galbreath and Petersheim created enough material to begin playing live shows throughout the Seattle area, displaying their catchy and unique sound to listeners. The band's increased exposure attracted the talented and experienced Bryant Hill, a bass player influenced by R&B and jazz. Hill contacted Galbreath and Petersheim, and after just one tryout, was asked to join the band in 2014. The trio continued to play shows while also preparing for the recording of their first album. In early 2015, the band entered the studio and with the help of audio engineer TJ Morris of Deep Well Studio, cut "Deep Well Sessions," a four-song EP featuring Morris on drums. Energized by the release of their first EP, the three members continued to play throughout the area, though still felt a musical void within the band and sought to complete ALKi Jones with the addition of a full-time drummer. Bruce Weitz answered the call in early 2016. Weitz added a powerful groove on drums, immediately enriching ALKi Jones' sound and allowing the four-piece to ascend to a new level. The summer of 2016 brought change to the band with Petersheim temporarily stepping down as lead guitarist. The band, refined to a trio, maintained their summer schedule and performed at festivals and venues around the region. Petersheim returned to the band in the fall of 2016, re-energized and emboldened. ALKi Jones was restored, strengthened by the many transitions and challenges experienced throughout the previous two years. The band is currently working on new material while also playing shows throughout Seattle and the surrounding area. Seattle-based, Americana-rock band.