Since 2009, Rugby has been finding seemingly impractical ways to combine pop sensibility and youthful vocals with strange satirical pianos, drums, and synthesizers. With influences ranging from Deerhoof to Mannheim Steamroller they have found a way to carve themselves into a very unique experience live and recorded. Rugby currently is vocalist and pianist Chris Baker. (The Breaking Yard, The Invisible Hand, St. Nathan’s Holiday) Vocalist, synthist, and professional photographer Myles Katherine. Drummer Dylan Campbell. (The Vedasay, Red Forman, Bangbakc) And guitarist, bassist, and synthist James Richards. Rugby has toured extensively performing in but not limited to NYC, Savannah, Orlando, Seattle, Oakland, and many others. Along the way releasing 2 e.p’s Indian Corn the Goodwill Falcon/ Rugby Split, and various singles on The Harding Street Label (U.S) and Closing Scene (Brazil). Six years in the making, Rugby self released their first full length record Worldly Wise in November 2016. Worldly Wise was written, recorded and mixed by Rugby over a six year period in Lynchburg, Virginia and Portland, Oregon. Songs like Box Turtle, Scrilla Mountain and Breakfast Crew offer glimpses of Baroque classical, prog, avant-garde, and electronic music as well as a rock aesthetic. Satire and playfulness also play a large role in songs like “Treasure Racer”. Rugby also makes their own music videos.