Suite 709

There is a new and upcoming band making their way into the spotlight in the Austin area, Suite 709. They just played at the University of Texas at Austin’s Forty Acres Fest this past Saturday and caught the ears of many attendees.

I guess they’re not really “new” considering they have been performing since 2009 and are already pretty well-known by some Austinites. Suite 709 has a sound that extends across many different musical genres. They combine infectious rhythms, catchy lyrics and soulful vocals to achieve the sound that makes everyone want to dance.

The band is made up of five members that each contribute their musical talent to make up this amazing sound! You have Jirod Greene on vocals, David Butler on guitar, Ross Falcon on bass, Dietrich Schmidt on keys/vocals and Zach Boston on drums.

Members from left to right: Falcon, Butler, Greene, Schmidt, Boston
Photo from Suite 709 Facebook page

Suite 709 got their start at one of Austin’s biggest music festivals, South by Southwest, in March 2009. Since then they have played multiple shows around the city, as well as a few in College Station where some members, including Greene, went to college.

I had the opportunity to get the scoop on what was coming up next for this local band. I spoke with Greene for a little bit after their performance on UT Austin’s Main Mall.

“We just finished recording our new EP yesterday and are very excited about it,” said Greene.

The group did recording with Dwight Baker, Platinum producer/songwriter, who has worked with another Texas star, Kelly Clarkson. Baker sees a bright future ahead for the members of Suite 709.

“I believe Suite 709 have everything it takes to be successful recording artists on the national scene,” said Baker.

I for one became a huge fan of them on Saturday after their performance. They played a few cover songs and some new material too. Their sound reminded me a little of John Legend but with a more dance-y beat.

Suite 709 plan to release their new EP sometime in May and hope it will help their continued growth in the “Live Music Capital in the World.”

You can check out their music on Myspace, Facebook and their Website!!

Thoughts??