Comprised of Derick Graber on Drums, John Gregory and Blaine Dillinger from And 5 Makes 20 (Findlay/Columbus, OH) on bass and electric guitar/keys/trombone, respectively; the Mixtape Bandits were formed out of necessity to bring Jakob Freely's music to bigger venues.  "It was time to take a step past the acoustic trio thing..." says Dave.  "We're still an acoustic group at heart...but now we can rock a little bit too..."  

After locking in the group, the boys dove into various basements to re-work some of the old Freely tunes, staying true to that pop melody Freely is known for, but surrounding it with a more musical atmosphere.  "One thing our music always lacked," Bobby adds "were layers."  "You can only do so much with two acoustic guitars and a couple djembe drums...we felt it was time to grow a little."  

This Fall the boys plan to re-enter the studio as Jakob Freely & the Mixtape Bandits, for a third time to record another full-length follow up to the Spring's "Elliot EP."  Plans are in place for a 10 song album with 7 brand new tunes and 3 re-worked older Freely songs.

To catch the Mixtape Bandits on Myspace...go HERE.

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The city of Logan is entering into a new era of arts and entertainment, as there is a new kind of music festival coming to town. While downtown Logan has seen an annual festival each June which mostly attracts older adults, this music festival is de-signed to attract young adults from all regions of Ohio and beyond.

Sister to Freelyfest, an annual music festival held in Chillicothe since 2004, Something Fantastic 2008 is held by The Mixtape Bandits and will take place on August 15th - 17th at the Woods at Kaepner's Place in Logan, OH.  

Bands confirmed for 2008 thus far:

Jakob Freely & the Mixtape Bandits
The Spikedrivers
Papadosio
And 5 Makes 20
The Werks
The Wooley Lemons

More to be announced soon!