A Familiar Voice

A Familiar Voice is a pop/indie group with singer-songwriter emotion and a rock band's edge. For fans of: Matt Nathanson, A Rocket to the Moon, Joshua Radin, and The Starting Line. In December 2009, Zach McCluskey recorded some of his acoustic songs under the moniker A Familiar Voice. Although this name was new, Zach, was not new to music. After playing in bands that ranged from metal-core to piano-pop, he refined his personal songwriting style to an Acoustic/Indie/Pop vibe. His songs are expressive and meaningful, and his unique, soft voice and 12-string guitar offer a new timbre and refreshing originality. "I try to write songs that mean a lot to me but can be interpreted differently by others. That way they mean more to the listener," says Zach, who values the power that music gives him to express himself and connect with others. On top of this musicianship and songwriting, his sometimes awkward, but always infectious smile and 'all-around-nice-guy' personality make his shows must-attend events. In the fall of 2010, Ethan Barrette (guitar) and Mikey Crisp (drums) became part of A Familiar Voice, giving the band a driving full-band sound. Brandon Lewis (bass) joined in the spring of 2011. They are currently in the studio recording a full-band EP, which will be released in late 2011. A Familiar Voice loves traveling to share their music with new people and has had the opportunity to play with lots of great artists, including The Icarus Account, Carter Hulsey, Jamestown Story, The Maine, and Never Shout Never. If you're interested in booking us to play an event, please email us at booking@afamiliarvoicemusic.com afamiliarvoicemusic.com booking@afamiliarvoicemusic.com