“The one clear principle of the band is a lighthearted approach to life... the guys list their musical influences as PBR and Oak Leaf Wine.” -Jessie Huffaker, 'Mountain Xpress' “One of the best bands I have heard [on] this side of the States... The Nude Party could easily slide into garage rock heaven.” -Harrison Giza, 'Blue Harvest Beat' “As a staple in Boone’s live music scene, The Nude Party is no stranger to playing music that people want to dance to... a cohesive, modern throwback to psychedelic music.” -Casey Suglia, 'The Appalachian' Formed in the questionably warm lake water of Lake Norman, North Carolina, The Nude Party is a groovy 60’s-styled psychedelic surf rock’n roll group. After paying their dues at basement shows, raging house parties, and local liquor bars, they have developed a strong name and following in their new hometown of Boone, NC. More recently, they have been branching out towards the rest of the state and region—playing successful shows throughout the major cities of North Carolina—including Boone, Chapel Hill, Wilmington, Charlotte, and Asheville. The Nude Party has performed alongside fellow up-and-coming artists such as “The Lonely Biscuits” of Nashville, Tennessee, as well as “The Shine Brothers” (Former Black Angels members) based in Asheville, North Carolina. They have released an EP, entitled “The Naked Brunch,” and a more refined, full-length album, “Forbidden Fruits.” The Nude Party is comprised of the following musicians: Austin Brose-- Auxiliary Percussion Alec Castillo-- Bass Guitar Shaun Couture-- Rhythm / Lead Guitar Patton Magee-- Vocals / Electric Guitar on "iPhone Blues" Zachary Merrill-- Keyboard Connor Mikita-- Drums Their overall goal is to develop irreversible coc*ine habits and slowly devolve into a cesspool of hatred that only sticks together for the money.