The Gravel Project w/ The Speed Of Sound

Name: The Gravel Project w/ The Speed Of Sound
Start: 2026-01-15T19:00:00-05:00
Location: The Press Room

Schedule

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Press Room | Portsmouth, NH

The Gravel Project bring their masterful blend of classic rock, blues, & psychedelia back to the Press Room stage w/ support from Spencer Albee's killer new band.
The Gravel Project w/ The Speed Of Sound
Thurs 1/15
6pm doors/7pm show
All Ages | $18 adv./$22 day of
The Gravel Project: Passion, Musicianship, and the Power of Live Music
When music is in your soul, nothing can stop it. That’s the driving force behind The Gravel Project - a band fueled by a deep love for creating and sharing music with anyone willing to listen.
The group, led by founding member, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Andrew Gravel, features an impressive lineup: keyboardist Jordan Gravel, drummer Dave Fox, percussionist Eguie Castrillo, bassist Brad Barrett, and vocalist Jen Kearney. Each member is a dedicated musician - some even music educators - bringing a wealth of experience to the stage. But The Gravel Project is more than just a collection of talented musicians. Their live performances connect deeply with audiences, capturing the energy of artists who give everything they have to the music.
While recording is a powerful experience, nothing compares to The Gravel Project live. Their shows have drawn comparisons to The Allman Brothers Band, Santana, and Tedeschi Trucks Band, praised for their masterful blend of classic rock, blues, and psychedelia. Both Andrew and Jordan play vintage instruments, delivering a sound that feels both timeless and electric.
A band like The Gravel Project is a rare find - artists with a passion you can’t manufacture and the professional chops to back it all up. Their music merges emotionally charged lyrics with incredible musicianship driven by a pure dedication you can hear in every note.
If you haven’t added The Gravel Project to your playlist yet, now’s the time.
THE SPEED OF SOUND IS A BRAND-NEW MAINE-BASED BAND THAT BLENDS…
sharp musicianship, melodic sensibilities, and a love for timeless songwriting. Fronted by Spencer Albee on lead vocals, vintage keyboards, and rhythm guitar, the group features Zachary Bence (lead guitar, background vocals), Owen Markowitz (drums, background vocals), and Caleb Sweet (bass, background vocals).
Rolling Stone once wrote, “There’s no shame in being a Fab Four disciple — Electric Light Orchestra, Oasis, and Squeeze made careers of it — and Spencer Albee is a 21st century master in the lost art of Beatlesesque hooks.” That melodic mastery is at the heart of The Speed of Sound.
Albee’s career has spanned international tours, multiple major recording and publishing contracts, and collaborations with icons like David Bowie, Amy Allen, De La Soul, John Stirratt (Wilco, The Autumn Defense), Louisa Stancioff, and The Ghost of Paul Revere. Guitarist Zachary Bence, a William Paterson University jazz alum, has recorded with a range of acclaimed artists including Griffin William Sherry and Louisa Stancioff. Drummer Owen Markowitz draws on a rich background in jazz and improvisation, influenced by legends such as Tony Williams, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, and Nate Smith. Bassist Caleb Sweet, a Berklee College of Music graduate, and seasoned road musician after touring with The Wolff Sisters, Chris Ross and The North, and more over the past decade.
The Speed of Sound is an indie band with a hankering for Wonder, Hendrix, Little Feat, McCartney, The Meters, Hancock, Bowie, Zevon, 90s hip hop, and Detroit-era Motown.