Who: Bogart
Rock
BOGART is Douglas Bannerman (formerly of Detroit Pony Express) on lead vocals and guitar, Elise McCoy on bass guitar and vocals (formerly of MPV), Thomas Virga on guitar (formerly of Detroit Pony Express), and Danny David on drums (The Smarties, Marshall Neely and the Deputies of Destruction). This Detroit powerhouse draws influences from East-Asian rockers–The Pillows, 90s rock favorites – Breeders and PJ Harvey, new wave pioneers–Devo, and Detroit staple–Sponge. The band’s main songwriter, Douglas, has a knack for writing clever lyrics and powerful melodies that resonate with everyone who hears them. This foundation, backed up by sweet-sounding harmonies, rooted in rock-solid drumming, and killer guitar riffs make Detroit fans sing along in the shower and power drum on steering wheels up and down Gratiot Ave. Do you know how to whistle?