The Belle Jar has hit the ground running since the five members converged in Denver from musically rich places like L.A., Texas, Chicago and Minnesota. This diversity fuels the catchy folk rock songs of lead singer Ryan James. After several years of teaching English and sporadically playing solo shows in southern California, Ryan moved home to Colorado to write and record the debut album Fall Systems Go. He recorded the album over a period of two years in various houses, churches, hotels and basements. On the album, he plays every instrument and sings every harmony. Not bad for someone who didn’t even play music until college.

Five Friends, Five Musicians.

The Cardinal Grey came together late Spring of 2010. Through mutual friends in their native Denver, CO finding a shared love and appreciation of American Indie Rock, Americana, Folk, & British Rock The Cardinal Grey was born and began writing songs and performing live.

Chris Newton on Lead Vocals and guitar, Cory Campbell on Lead guitar and Vocals Stephen Bradfield on Bass, & Andrew Lawrence White on keys and Tina Rea on drums are The Cardinal Grey.

Showcasing melody and songwriting above all else, The Cardinal Grey looks upon the future with great promise and love of music to give back all that the songs from the world gave them and striving to give the American public a taste of old Rock N’ Roll music.

Five Musicians, Five Friends.