Biography

With the recent release of their debut album Under the Microscope (2006), Ripplegroove has begun to create a name for themselves in the underground instrumental scene. Often described as a "power trio", their music has been hard to categorize for many. And though at first skeptical about how they would be received by average everyday bar hoppers, Ripplegroove has now grown accustomed to fixated stares and growing audiences.

Having first met in Boston while attending Berklee College of Music, Joe Hanley (keys), Tom Burda (guitar), and Jed Devine (drums) began jamming and experimenting with the wealth of musical ideas borne to them through their rich musical environment. Upon finding their way out to San Diego, they dropped their bass player and allowed Joe's left hand to take over bass duties on the keys. This turned out to be just what the band needed, freeing everyone up creatively and allowing the band to change directions on a dime. Indeed, the most common comment after every show is about how HUGE their sound is despite their small 3 piece stature.

Now with regular gigs at some of San Diego's best venues Ripplegroove has become a mainstay on the local scene, while sharing the stage with national touring bands like Vinyl and Brothers Past. And with the help of nonstop grassroots promotion and a growing fanbase Ripplegroove has begun its ascent into the San Diego music scene and beyond.