The Hardaways

(Disbanded)

Sound description: A three-piece that manages to sound bigger than the sum of their parts, lead singer and songwriter Jeff alternates between guitar and a baby grand piano live. The result is a mix of Squeeze-inspired piano pop and Elvis Costello-esque guitar rock. And then there's Jeff's voice, which has the effect of an elephant yelling at the moon.

RIYL: Ben Folds, Elvis Costello, Cake

Web site: http://www.thehardaways.com

E-mail: thehardaways@hotmail.com

History:

The Hardaways began as a two piece with Andy and Jeff. The band completed two self-released albums before bringing Ron aboard on bass. With a fully functioning rhythm section, the Hardaways began drawing a reputation for their live shows, peaking in 2002 when the won KJHKs Farmer's Ball and a spot on Day on the Hill alongside the Anniversary. Today they share the distinction of being the only known band to haul a baby grand piano into the Replay Lounge and the Tap Room.

Musicians:

Formed:

1996 in Lawrence, KS

Influences:

Beatles, Pixies, Liz Phair

Current status:

Regrettably, The Hardaways hung it up (temporarily?) in the Fall of 2003.

Discography:

	Name	Year	Label
	Lonely Son of a Good Mother	1999
	Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten	2000
	Born Dead	2002

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