One Up

Neil Swanson (guitars) and Justin "Double J" Jones (keyboards, turntables) first forged their musical brotherhood in high school. As founding members of TEK 3, a union of guitar driven rock and electronica, Swanson and Jones shared the stage with both national acts and Dallas favorites. In 2002, the duo abandoned the rap-rock repertoire of TEK 3 to expand and revive their original sonic design. In June of 2003, they were joined by former Hellafied Funk Crew members Ryan Pyffer (vocals) and Brent Hensley (drums). Journeyman bassist River Tunnell was the final recruit added to complete the lineup.

In October of 2003, One Up stunned listeners with a breakthrough debut performance at the North Texas New Music Festival. Performing again a month later at a sold-out Dallas show, One Up caught the ear of Grammy-nominated producer Carlos Broady (Indie.Arie, LL Cool J, Notorious B.I.G.). Broady quickly signed on to work as a producer for One Up and brought his platinum prowess to their debut, self-titled full length album.

Information from the band's site

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  Neil Swanson: guitar
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  Justin "Double J" Jones: keyboards, turntables
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  Ryan Pyffer : lead vocals, vocals
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  Brent Hensley: drums
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  River Tunnell: bass
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  Samantha Tannehill: vocals
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  Audra Pollard: vocals

One Up are "the premium blend of rock and the hippest of hops. We're the beat that gets your feet tappin,’ we're the melody that gets stuck in your head. We threw the show that you met your new girlfriend at, we’ll throw the show that you meet your next girlfriend at."

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