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Music always undoubtedly brings us closer together. The connection forged runs as deep as any family bond does. Similarly, the story of Tonic revolves around the longstanding, close brotherhood shared among members Emerson Hart [vocals, guitar], Jeff Russo [lead guitar], and Dan Lavery [bass]. Since 1996, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi-platinum trio has consistently delivered anthemic and undeniable rock fashioned from eloquent songcraft, lyrical honesty, and unshakable melodies. Along the way, they translated true experiences and real memories into a storied catalog that resounds as loudly today as it did over two decades ago.

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It’s a long way from Matheny’s earliest recordings, which he released under the name Billy Matheny in the mid 2000s after teen years spent playing guitar in a cover band with his father and drums in Brian Porterfield’s band Cheap Truckers’ Speed. In 2008, Matheny joined established Ohio alt. folk group Southeast Engine as a multi-instrumentalist, contributing to a couple of the band’s releases on renowned indie label Misra Records, which also released Strange Constellations in 2017.