Sun Over Sea

The sun is setting over the sand and waves. Stacks of wood are crackling and the cooler is full and icy. Someone turns up the stereo and the beat draws you in. The atmosphere is filled with energy- you feel it in the air and see it on every face. And the music keeps playing; the beat goes on.
Sun Over Sea is the band you feel first and hear second. It's that party vibe, grooving in your head, resounding in the body. Then you hear the melodies, the guitar and the voice. This is the vision developed by founders Bryan Hooper and Michael Daniels in 2012. They wanted to provide listeners with songs that registered with the desire for rhythm and beauty; songs that would give you a reason to dance. In 2014, with a handful of new and foundational songs, the vision began to take shape when bassist Matt Garcia and drummer Lance Patterson joined the band.
Bryan is the lead vocalist, with a talent for writing lyrics and melodies that uniquely match each songs's feel. His silvery smooth voice invites listeners to make each song their own. Michael is a skilled guitarist and a gifted arranger and composer. His artful multi-genred approach brings in the best of alternative, funk, rock, and pop- if it makes the listener come alive, it can be used. Matt and Lance are the foundation of every beat, with a singular motivation to remain "locked in." They can sit in the pocket or open a song up at will, providing irresistible grooves that leave your foot tapping all night.
SOS has been flourishing locally in their infancy, attracting fans of all tastes and walks of life. With plans for a full-length album, and growing recognition in the scene, the vision of Sun Over Sea is nearer to fruition than ever before. This is the band you want on the stereo and at the party.