Longfellow Music

Longfellow brings a blend of instrumentation and influence to their music. Various listeners and critics have laid the sound into the basket of acoustic pop, cuddling up to the likes of Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Bare-naked Ladies, and the Dave Matthews Band. "Melodically driven by guitar, keys, and violin, the sound continuously reinvents itself, bathing listeners in a wash of witty lyrics, fresh hooks, and laid-back, memorable melodies."

Longfellow took on its infantile beginnings in the summer of 2001 in Athens, Ohio. Having pieced some songs together, Nick Long approached some acquaintances of his in the School of Music at Ohio University. Longfellow's first official public appearance was at a local microbrewery called O'Hooley's on Friday, October 18th, 2001. In May of 2002, Longfellow released a self-titled, independent LP comprised of seven original songs. Also in 2002, Longfellow won the Ohio University Department of Campus Recreation's battle of the bands competition, as well as the Ohio University Student Alumni Board All-Campus Talent Show.

The group was comprised of six members: Grant Cambridge (latin percussion), Geoff Goodhue (set), Matt Harvey (keys), Nick Long (guitar and vocals), Jonah Powell (violin/lead guitar), and Zach Quillen (bass). Longfellow continues to grow, sharing their love of music with others.