Broken Glow
For the members of Broken Glow, Hartford’s music scene isn’t just about writing innovative songs; it’s about building a whole culture. “I feel like a lot of people kind of bash the Hartford original music scene,” says lead guitarist Brenner Eugenedies, “but there’s a plethora of talent all around Connecticut. It takes more than just bands and friends of bands to make a scene something special. We always work with other bands and encourage people to check out the music coming from their own backyards.” Citing other local favorites like Tip The Van, Columbia Fields, and Call II Consciousness, lead vocalist Jon Connors adds, “I think the local Connecticut music scene has a lot of potential and it’s always a blast to meet people who are passionate about music.”
“Passionate” perfectly describes the members of Broken Glow. The band formed in 2008 after carefully selecting their line-up. Brenner says they were “very picky” about their personnel and refused to compromise quality for convenience. For the first few months, the group played without a baseline as they patiently waited for bassist Alec to graduate from college. The quintet’s heavy rock sound mixes flavors of classic rock, 90s rock, jazz, and blues to create a whole new dish. While they started out playing house parties, they earned their first official gig at Sully’s Pub in Hartford. Since those earlier shows, they’ve played all around the Hartford area at venues like The Warehouse, Zen Bar, Main Pub, and Up Or On The Rocks. From time to time, they make the trek to Brooklyn to play some NYC shows.
While they love playing live, the group also enjoys the recording process. They released their self-titled EP, a six-track compilation of grungy, guitar-driven tracks, in 2008. Brenner and rhythm guitarist Garret Deming push the pace while drummer Paul Burba slams the skins and bassist Alec Giggi ties up the loose ends. Jon’s explosive vocals echo forth from the musical mix to complete each track. Jon explains, “I always love working on recordings because it gives us the opportunity to really explore the possibilities of a song. We can reach out and take the time to listen to our work as songs, outside of a band rehearsal.” Brenner adds that the group recently began working on their first full-length record, a project they hope to complete by this coming spring.
In the future, the Broken Glow guys hope to generate more buzz about their sound. “We’re always trying to set up cool shows with other local bands,” Brenner explains. “We do the original thing and are just into meeting other people doing the same thing.” Being in a band can be challenging, but there’s no lack of drive in the bunch. In his spare time, Jon frequents local shows to check out other bands. Brenner works at Planet Of Sound Studios in Hartford while teaching guitar lessons and serving as a sound tech at local shows. “Motivation comes from all over the place: looking forward to a show, being excited about a new song or riff.” No matter where they are, Broken Glow is on a mission to move you. Jon insists, “I don’t have a preference for where we have the party. We just try and keep the party happening where ever we are!”
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