Biography

Odds Lane is a uniquely blended mix of driving rock & roll riffs and solid grooves with an overall pop sensibility. The band primarily focuses on the material of singer/songwriter Doug Byrkit, who in 2003 co-founded the group with longtime musical partner Brian Zielie. As the core members of Odds Lane, the pair has formed a creative relationship that blends their broad range of musical influences, ranging from The Beatles and Led Zeppelin to Tower of Power and Miles Davis.
This first line up of the group quickly produced two EP’s. The first of which, The Bottleneck Sessions, twice earned them attention from the Memphis Regional Grammy Chapter along with some high profile national and international songwriting contests. Together they can boast such accomplishments as sharing the stage with diverse artist such as Lifehouse, Pete Yorn, and Walter Trout as well as having toured Korea, Japan, and the Pacific Rim.

The follow-up recording, Songs For Young Executives, is the group’s first full-length album. The album is a mix of musical influences and real world playing experience, which along with a solid groove foundation. The album’s single “Miles Away” has been featured on the hit television series The Deadliest Catch on The Discovery Channel, and continues to garner attention across the web and other media. The album and single have also gained industry attention, earning a publishing deal from Grammy nominated producer George McClure’s Nashville publishing house.