Biography
With classic rock overtones, lush vocal harmonies and psychedelic riffs The Late Ancients combine elements of folk, rock and blues to create their own melting pot of musical intoxication.Through danceable grooves, improvisational jams, and unique song-writing this Philadelphia-based quintet leaves no stone unturned as they seek to bring a good time to all. Their high-energy live show is sure to draw in music lovers of all ages.
The Late Ancients are...
Brittany - Vocals/Rhythm Guitar
James - Bass
Mark - Vocals/Keyboards
Pete - Vocals/Lead Guitar
Dave - Drums
Press
"Nice crafty original music, and all great players too. They're a great live show and I really enjoyed sitting in!"
- Glenn McClelland, Keyboardist of Ween; Blood, Sweat and Tears
"The first thing that jumped out to me with The Late Ancients is the harmonies. It reminds you of some of the great classic rock bands of the 60′s and 70′s yet it doesn’t sound old."
- Your Local Note
“With guitars, pianos, organs and horns all featured throughout the album, the band’s sonic palette allows for some great instrumental improvisation. Just don’t call them a “jam band.””
- Justin Pope - Trenton Times
"The [Ancients] have a great Blues Rock sound in the tradition of many of the bands that we play on SRrocks.com. I know I can be real tough on bands with Female vocals but I was very impressed by the unique signature vocals of Brittany Staub. As a band they have a great blend of harmonies. "
- Bernard Overly , SRrocks.com (Mar 10, 2013)
"I first encountered The Late Ancients during a show at the Grape Room, probably about a year ago, and was absolutely blown away. Not only did they have a sound that I quickly fell in love with, but every member of the band was clearly a top-notch individual player. It was also refreshing to see a band with a female lead vocalist, as very few Philadelphia rock bands showcase a female fronted sound."
- Dan Cooper, Root Down In The Shadow (May 20, 2013)
- Glenn McClelland, Keyboardist of Ween; Blood, Sweat and Tears
"The first thing that jumped out to me with The Late Ancients is the harmonies. It reminds you of some of the great classic rock bands of the 60′s and 70′s yet it doesn’t sound old."
- Your Local Note
“With guitars, pianos, organs and horns all featured throughout the album, the band’s sonic palette allows for some great instrumental improvisation. Just don’t call them a “jam band.””
- Justin Pope - Trenton Times
"The [Ancients] have a great Blues Rock sound in the tradition of many of the bands that we play on SRrocks.com. I know I can be real tough on bands with Female vocals but I was very impressed by the unique signature vocals of Brittany Staub. As a band they have a great blend of harmonies. "
- Bernard Overly , SRrocks.com (Mar 10, 2013)
"I first encountered The Late Ancients during a show at the Grape Room, probably about a year ago, and was absolutely blown away. Not only did they have a sound that I quickly fell in love with, but every member of the band was clearly a top-notch individual player. It was also refreshing to see a band with a female lead vocalist, as very few Philadelphia rock bands showcase a female fronted sound."
- Dan Cooper, Root Down In The Shadow (May 20, 2013)