I’d like to answer this question, if I may, in two ways. Firstly, in my normal voice and then in a kind of silly, high-pitched whine.
A melting pot of musical style and innovation that splendidly marries the drama of a power ballad with the soul of a true southerner. Think of it as a collision of the music of Elton John and Rush. Yeah, Lately’s like that. Described as “one of the best bands to come out of Dallas in a long time,” Lately is a band to be reckoned with.
Composed of melodic and ambient piano sounds, carried by intricate bass lines, powerful guitars, and driven by explosive drumming, Lately takes you to places unexpected.
“One of the best bands to come out of Dallas in a long time.”
The lyrics teeter on the edge of a diary entry, reflecting life, love, disappointment, and opportunity, fearlessly candid, with a healthy dose of realism, deeply rooted in a love for Jesus. If you’re looking for the conventional, go look somewhere else. If you want something your creative and spiritual mind can chew on at the same time, stick around a while. We’re glad you’re here.
Changing from the monicker Morgan Guin Band in the summer of 2008, Lately has been making waves in the music scene. Recently, Lately was featured several times on Daystar Television Network’s original show, Check the Sound, playing their music for audiences in every city in America and every country the world. Their music has taken them across the country, even to such iconic stages as Webster Hall in New York City and the Majestic Theater in Dallas. Lately is a band that is pushing the envelope of spiritual music and making new fans everyday. Are you listening?
Currently recording their first full-length album under the new monicker and line up, Moving On is due in stores early 2012. The band’s first live EP, Live Words and Sound Things, is available now here on latelymusic.com and on iTunes.
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Lately is:
Morgan Farris (otherwise known as Captain) – Lead Vocals, Piano, Keyboards
Marc Gonzales (otherwise known as Marky Marc) – BGVs, Bass
Ty Lambert (the one and only) – Drums, Percussion
Halston Portalez (otherwise known as The Hoss) – Guitar, BGVs
Captain
Birthday - April 6
Favorite Food - Mom’s Homemade Gumbo
Favorite Song Right Now - A Day In The Life (The Beatles), People are Crazy (Billy Currington), Aftermath (United), In Spirit Golden (I Blama Coco)
Favorite Band - Hanson and David Crowder Band. And the Beatles. And U2. And The Judds. Geez.
Favorite Album - I cannot possibly choose a favorite, but some top contenders are “A Collision” by DC*B, “The Walk” by Hanson, anything by the Judds, The White Album by The Beatles, and “War” by U2.
Favorite Quote - “Yes, it is true. I, Michael Scott, am signing up with an online dating service. Thousands of people have done it, and I am going to do it. I need a username. And… I have a great one. ‘Little kid lover.’ That way, people will know exactly where my priorities are at.” – Michael Scott
Favorite Vacation Spot - Stonewall, Colorado. I wish I were there right now.
Favorite TV Show - The Office (UK and US versions), Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Pawn Stars, 19 Kids and Counting
Favorite Movie - Once again, cannot possibly choose one. But my taste varies: Gone With the Wind, all Harry Potter movies, Lonesome Dove, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Life of Brian
Favorite Car - My Nissan Quest is beast. His name is Snape.
Pet Peeve - Improper use of there, they’re and their; its and it’s; and using an apostrophe for plural words. Yes, I am a Grammar Brat. Sue me.
Surprising Fact - I do a pretty spot on Sarah Palin impression. And Sharon Osbourne. And Rebecca Black. Bragging rights, people.
Marky Marc
Birthday - May 21
Favorite Food - Sushi, Calamari, Whataburger
Favorite Song Right Now - Dry Bones (Gungor)
Favorite Band - dream theater, united, flyleaf, israel & new breed, led zeppelin
Favorite Album - Scenes from a Memory (Dream Theater)
Favorite Vacation Spot - Somewhere where there’s blue water and sand
Favorite Quote - ”unforgiveness & bitterness is like drinking poison and hoping the OTHER person gets sick. it hurts us, not them.” ~ robert morris
Favorite TV Show - Shark Tank
Favorite Scriptures – mark 5:25-34, isaiah 1:19
Favorite Movie - It’s a tie: Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory or The Wizard of Oz
Favorite Car - one that runs with cold a/c
Pet Peeve - spoiled, selfish people. it aint about you
Surprising Fact – wwe fan for life
Hoss
Birthday - August 25
Favorite Food - Broccoli
Favorite Song Right Now - Take Heart (Hillsong)
Favorite Band - Jonas Brothers, Boston
Favorite Album - Ocean Avenue (Yellowcard)
Favorite Quote - “It better be good.” – Halston Portalez
Favorite Vacation Spot - San Diego, CA
Favorite TV Show - Friends
Favorite Movie - Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Car - Ford Fiesta
Pet Peeve - Stupid people
Surprising Fact - I don’t always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis.*
Ty
Birthday - June 29
Favorite Food - Italian
Favorite Song Right Now - Like a Lion (David Crowder Band)
Favorite Band - Journey
Favorite Album - Afterlife (Avenge Sevenfold)
Favorite Quote - “I’m not superstitious. But I’m a little stitious.” -Michael Scott
Favorite Vacation Spot - Sandals Beach, Jamaica
Favorite TV Show - Friends, The Office
Favorite Movie - The Lion King
Favorite Car - Lamborghini Gallardo
Pet Peeve - Hoss
Surprising Fact - Harry Potter is my cousin.
*This is a joke, people. Come on now.
