September 26, 2004

News, Rock, Pop

Brother-Sister Band Astaire Fighting For Attention

Brazilian-American sibling act Astaire stopped by the BMI New York office to meet with executives and sign some paperwork. The sister and brother team of Erica and Bruce Driscoll, who grew up in Grand Rapids, Mich., combine the textures of traditional Brazilian music and European pop to create a sound that is truly unique.

Pictured at the BMI New York office are BMI's JW Johnson and Beka Callaway, Astaire's Erica and Bruce Driscoll, band manager Scott Crane, and BMI's Samantha Cox. Photo by Eric Miller

Astaire is currently living and performing in New York City, and will be featured in a BMI showcase during the upcoming CMJ Music Marathon. Their debut EP entitled Don't Whisper Lies is due out this Fall on Wax Divine.

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