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The Breakers, hailing from St. Louis, combine their superb musicianship with the raw energy of true rock & roll. Their own unique blend of rock fuses their diverse musically backgrounds with a pop sensibility, that makes The Breakers an act not to be missed. The band was originally put together to record some of singer/songwriter Doug Byrkit’s solo material. However, it was very clear from the beginning that something more was on the horizon. The Breakers bring together two pairs of musicians who have worked together for many years. -Doug (bass/vocals) and Brian’s (drums/sampling) first band together was in high school, and thus began a now fifteen year friendship that has taken them together through music school, several bands, and many diverse musical projects. These projects boast such accomplishments as sharing the stage with such diverse artist as Lifehouse and Walter Trout, as well as touring Japan and Korea. - Joe (keyboards/vocals) and Tony (guitars/vocals), while both music majors at Greenville College, first got together with the formation of their first band together The LP Outsiders. Since, they both have worked together on many projects over the years which have included several magazine and television appearances as well as a short tour with 98 Degrees. Joe and Tony finally joined with Doug and Brian to form what would be The Breakers in late ‘ 03. With The Breakers, these two pairs of musicians blend numerous influences, ranging from classical and jazz to British rock and 80’s new wave to ect……, to create a distinctive vibe that is gaining attention among fans and within the music industry. Their first independent EP release The Bottleneck Sessions has earned them a nod from the Memphis Regional Grammy Chapter and some high profile national songwriting contests. In addition, the band has just finished recording two new tracks at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis. Sun Studio, most widely known as the studio that gave birth to Elvis, has been recording legends for years. Along with Elvis, the likes of BB King, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and more recently U2, Vertical Horizon, Maroon 5, Liz Phair, 3 Doors Down, The Calling, and Better Than Ezra have all recorded there. The Breakers join the ranks of such a legendary studio as a part of an effort by Sun to promote emerging artist. The Breakers continue to perform in and around the St. Louis region constantly improving their live performance and building their fan base. They continue to write and record new songs for a forthcoming album due later this year.