The 502s

The 502s
The 502s performing live in 2021. (left to right: Matthew Tonner, Eddie Isola, Sean Froehlich, Joe Capati, Nicholas Dallas)
The 502s performing live in 2021.
(left to right: Matthew Tonner, Eddie Isola, Sean Froehlich, Joe Capati, Nicholas Dallas)
Background information
OriginMaitland, Florida, United States
GenresIndie Folk, folk rock, folk-pop, Americana, indie rock
Years active2015–present
MembersEddie Isola
Matthew Tonner
Sean Froehlich
Joe Capati
Nick Melashenko
Graci Phillips
Past membersJonathan Ruiz
Jake Isola
Kaleigh LeBeau
Websitewww.the502s.com

The 502s are an American indie folk band from Maitland, Florida formed by Eddie Isola.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Their sound has been described as a "folk orchestra",[8] and as a blend of roots, rock and bluegrass.[9] The 502s' sound is often compared to Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, The Avett Brothers, and Old Crow Medicine Show,[10] and the band is noted for their eclectic instrumental arrangements involving banjo, piano, and horns.[11] Their live show received praise for “rambunctious energy, stomping sounds... and charismatic personalities” by Cowboys & Indians.[2]
Initially consisting of Eddie Isola and his cousins with a rotating cast of musicians, the band's longest standing consistent lineup includes Matthew Tonner (keyboards, guitars), Joe Capati (saxophone), Sean Froehlich (drums & percussion) and Nicholas Melashenko (bass guitar) with their newest member Graci Phillips joining the band in 2023.[12]

  1. ^ Osborn, Dave. "Music for the pandemic: Florida band The 502s plays music that makes you smile". Naples News.
  2. ^ a b "Song Premiere: The 502s' "According to Me" - C&I Magazine". Cowboys and Indians Magazine. May 14, 2018.
  3. ^ "The 502s Embrace the Sounds of Celebration with 'Because We Had To' (album premiere)". PopMatters. June 21, 2018.
  4. ^ McCollum, Thaddeus. "Bye bye Blackstar: Downtown Orlando club abruptly closes its doors". Orlando Weekly. Archived from the original on 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  5. ^ Olson, Samantha N. "Dunk your cookies at Rockin' Robinson in the Milk District Saturday afternoon". Orlando Weekly. Archived from the original on 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  6. ^ "Morning Commute: The 502s – "Olivia"". September 25, 2018.
  7. ^ Connolly, Patrick (22 June 2022). "Florida Music Conference brings aspiring artists, 'buzz bands,' industry to Orlando". Orlando Sentinel.
  8. ^ Ellis, Isabella (29 January 2023). "Nashville Nights: The 502s Bring Florida Sunshine & Indie Folk-Pop Magic To The Basement East". Music Mecca.
  9. ^ Cleveland, Christina (3 February 2018). "Music shows, festivals bringing 'dynamite' musicians to CSRA this spring". Aiken Standard.
  10. ^ Aird, Jonathan (April 17, 2018). "The 502s "What To Do" – Listen".
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  12. ^ Newman, Becca (August 18, 2023). "Beyond The Stage: The Triangle interviews The 502s".