the BGP

In the blue collar town of Tacoma, Washington, a patchwork of friendships forged in adolescence somehow managed to weather the storms of life. What resulted is THE BGP. Describing themselves as a 'modern Hall & Oates,' THE BGP merges session musicianship with a childlike joy for making music. The upshot is a soulful dance party that recalls a simpler time and place.

Though the band is officially a trio (Brandon Ghorley, Dustin Blatnik, and Josh Demorow), THE BGP regularly employs a supporting cast of musicians from around the country. After a performance at the Treefort Musicfest in March of 2014, KSUB Radio (Seattle University) wrote, "[THE BGP] filled the shop with earnest lyrics and dance-worthy melodies." The music blog 50thirdand3rd commented, "These talented guys had the crowd entranced and entertained."

Previously, THE BGP has shared the stage with Allen Stone, Andy Grammer, Fitz and the Tantrums, Barcelona, Bad Rabbits, David Choi, Aijia, and Clara C, (as well as a brief run-in with reality tv).

After successfully funding a Kickstarter campaign, the band released a 6-song EP in September of 2015, entitled "Fort Knox." The EP, produced with the help of Tacoma's DJ Phinisey is a follow up to "Love and Rent," which was released in 2010 and produced by Brian Fennell of the band Barcelona.