Canasta

A six-piece orchestral pop outfit hailing from Chicago, IL, Canasta formed in 2002. In 2003, the group -- Jeremy Beckford (guitar and vocals), Matt Priest (vocals, bass, trombone, percussion), Kyle Mann (piano and vocals), Ian Wilson (keyboards and vocals), Elizabeth Lindau (vocals and violin), and Josh Lava on drums -- released their first EP, Find the Time. The work won quick critical applause -- from such noted writers as Jim DeRogatis, to name one -- and earned the group a "best unsigned band" mention in a city paper. The buzz created by the band soon led to a licensing de...