Color Bars

The Color Bars began in 2003 as the recording project of New York-based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Gerald Slevin. Influenced by a mix of '60s and '70s pop, and the psychedelic eclecticism of acts like the Flaming Lips and the Elephant 6 indie scene, Slevin's songs are generally melodic, well-crafted pop tunes with an obscure bent and wry sense of humor. The original version of the band came together as a trio with Slevin on bass and keys, John English on guitar, and Dave Spelber on drums. They released their self-titled debut EP in 2003 followed by ...