San Diego Reader

Bryan Difabio: Keyboards, MC | Gregg O'Connell: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Vocals | Erica Putis: Bass guitar, Vocals

Genre: Rock

RIYL: Evan Dando, Matt Pond PA, Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, Nirvana, the Pixies, Josh Rouse, Hot Chip, Chemical Brothers

Upcoming Local Shows

Song Downloads

• I'm No Scientist

Discography

Related Links:

• http://www.thepredicates.com/

• MySpace page

Synoposis

Inception: San Diego, 2002

Influences: Evan Dando, Matt Pond PA, Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, Nirvana, the Pixies, Josh Rouse, Hot Chip, Chemical Brothers

Background:

Gregg O’Connell, Bryan Difabio, and Erica Putis met in 2002 at an open mike, and they've been the Predicates ever since. A key factor in their distinct sound is that Putis and O'Connell both sing strong vocals with harmonies, while DJ Difabio adds a pumping dance beat feel to an otherwise acoustic sound.

The Predicates' 2008 album Wicked Smart is mostly acoustic, with electronic instruments mixed in.