Delta Spirit

After the San Diego-based emo outfit Noise Ratchet called it quits in 2004, co-founders Jon Jameson (bass) and Brandon Young (drums) decided to ditch their punk-influenced songwriting for something more soulful and rootsy. The two left Rick Rubin's American label (which had signed Noise Ratchet several years prior) and joined forces with vocalist Matthew Vasquez, guitarist Sean Walker, and multi-instrumentalist Kelly Winrich to form Delta Spirit. Pitching their style between the indie rock and alt-country camps, the group issued the I Think I've Found It EP in 2006 and hit the road alongside Cold War Kids and Dr. Dog. A self-released full-length effort, Ode to Sunshine, followed in 2007. ~ Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide