Elephants Dancing / Kaya's Embrace

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Event Description

High-energy, 6-piece, Reggae/Ska hailing from Northeast, PA. Elephants Dancing hits that sweet spot between catchy and angsty with the influences of Reggae, Punk, Ska, and Hip-Hop. With a diverse set of musical backgrounds, lead singers and songwriters Michael Iorio (Vocals/Bass) and Danny Sales (Vocals/Guitar) focus on keeping their music unique and energetic while maintaining a groovy vibe. Lyrically, Elephants Dancing ranges from spreading good vibes to throwing down, supplemented by catchy horn lines and careful voice leading.   
Formed in 2015, Mike and Danny reunited on summer break and decided to start writing music together. The project started with the two spending time on the boardwalks of Jersey and Maryland and experimenting with songwriting styles and testing the waters. What started with a Singer-Songwriter/Reggae feel, over the next few years, blossomed to holster the upbeat and lively music the group creates today.  Elephants Dancing has since supported acts such WAR!, Badfish, Bumpin Uglies, The Wailers, Ballyhoo!, Tropidelic, Passafire, Kash’d Out, Joe Samba, Kyle Smith, Roots of Creation, Sun-Dried Vibes, and more.
After years of honing their sound, Elephants released Chill Like Penguins, a dynamic and exciting full-length album on July 8, 2023. The group committed to growth and spreading their roots through the community, started expanding their touring range in 2023 and completed their first East Coast tour. Incorporating the talents of Dan Sperlein (Trombone), Adam Jonkman (Sax), Isiah Ortiz (Trumpet), and Thommas Brennan (Drums), alongside singers Michael Iorio (Vocals/Bass) and Danny Sales (Vocals/Guitar), Elephants Dancing is ready for the future and coming in hot. Stay posted for touring dates and new content.
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Hailing from the peach state Atlanta Georgia, Kaya's Embrace delivers a sound as diverse as the thriving city they live in. Combining Atlanta's hip-hop roots with Bermudian island beats, the band continues to dive deeper and explore their experimental fusion of reggae rock. In one year's time, the band formed by high school friends Alex Jay Grossman & Cody McNeil, compiled enough songs for their first album. The duo soon joined forces with producers Daniel Daughtridge and Jason Wilkie of Watership Studios in Atlanta to record their first album. Kaya's Embrace released their debut album "BPM" in 2016 followed by their EP “Necessary VYBZ” in 2019. Along the way, the band has collaborated with some of Atlanta's most talented local artists to create music that speaks volumes through its lyrics and sound. With their help, along with the support of an ever-expanding fan base, Kaya's Embrace aims to continue spreading positivity & good vibes as they embark on their musical journey.