A lively and energetic rock duo, these two multi instrumentalists blend the subtlety of singer-songwriter intimacy and passion, with the attitude and aggression of rock star theatrics, to create an unexpectedly fresh and dynamic genre-bending sound. Joel and Nick are longtime friends from Syracuse, NY. Since the early 1990’s they have played in a number of moderately successful East Coast bands and have pursued a variety of musical endeavors. In 2004 they moved to Los Angeles and formed a new project called ELEMENOPY with one simple mission statement: make the best music possible with any means available. With no boundaries of who would play what instrument when or sing what song or even what genre would define them, they began writing and performing music in any way that the moment inspired, trading off between a range of instruments, making whatever collection of sounds would best be in service to a particular song. Originally they conceived forming the “traditional rock band” by adding more members. However, as they continued performing as a two-man acoustic group, they attempted to realize the lush full band sound they envisioned for their songs by any means possible. Their once minimal stage setup quickly gave way to the addition of a full drum kit, percussion, keyboard, multiple effects and looping…all done just by the two of them. The spectacle of these unique performances generated a highly enthusiastic crowd response. Nick and Joel therefore decided to embrace and perfect this style of showmanship, the result being a stage show that is just as exciting as the songs themselves. Early in 2005, ELEMENOPY released their first official EP, “Sgt. Walrus’s Westward Journey” (Independent). The six songs reflect the full-band sound and energy that is ever-evolving and expanding live. Already, ELEMENOPY has added many new songs as well as a highly prolific list of unique covers to their set. They hope to begin work on a full-length album, as well as start touring in 2006. Then completely sell out in 2007 and write a new jingle for Pepsi.