Cartel

The enigma known as cartel was birthed on a glorious day in august of '03. This day was heralded with the union of two atlanta music scene powerhouses: summer's disregard and andy lee. Andy, who was also the drummer of the band two week notice, brought many wonderful things to the band: connections, charm, and fantastic hit-making abilities. All of this coupled with the indigenous anthem creating prowess of summer's disregard made for a truly incredible combination. and just when things couldn't get any better, the handsome ryan roberts up and joined the band as the bass player - bringing staggering style and energy to the already amazing mixture. With the lineup set, cartel set out to conquer the city and then the country with its infectious brood of rock 'n' roll and hook laden melodies. And this is where we find the band today...swooning the ladies and charming the gentlemen with Will Pugh on vocals, Joseph Pepper and Andy Lee on guitars, Ryan Roberts on bass, and the "uber -drummer" Kevin Sanders topping it off. Cartel is truly the latest and greatest thing to emerge from the atlanta music scene and they don't take this title lightly. With recording dates set with Matt Goldman at Glow in the Dark studios (see also Copeland and A Small Victory) and summer tour plans in the works, this band is all but there and you'd better watch your back because before you know it Cartel will have passed you by and you'll be left without souvenirs or any feeling in your ass.