The 502s | |
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![]() The 502s performing live in 2021. (left to right: Matthew Tonner, Eddie Isola, Sean Froehlich, Joe Capati, Nicholas Dallas) | |
Background information | |
Origin | Maitland, Florida, United States |
Genres | Indie Folk, folk rock, folk-pop, Americana, indie rock |
Years active | 2015–present |
Members | Eddie Isola Matthew Tonner Sean Froehlich Joe Capati Nick Melashenko Graci Phillips |
Past members | Jonathan Ruiz Jake Isola Kaleigh LeBeau |
Website | www |
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]