The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra New Release, “Lost In The Numbers”

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra was born out of a desire to play technically challenging music derived from John Wright’s influences.

“Lost In The Numbers” Release Date: October 11th, 2024

The band was started in 2009 by founding member/bass player John Wright. Wright enlisted the aid of guitarist Dan Neale, who brought many deep Jazz influences in his advanced playing and composing style. Along with the band’s first drummer, Mark O’Day, the beginnings of Galactic Cowboy Orchestra were found. Soon after, violinist (and John’s wife) Lisi Wright joined the band with her aggressive “electric guitar player plays violin” style and engaging stage presence to complete the band’s sound and look. Fast forward 12 years: 5 studio releases (and one live), two Downbeat Nominations, a Minnesota Arts Tour Grant, collaborations with symphony orchestras, thousands of miles of touring and the band is just getting started. 2024 sees the GCO with drummer Mario Dawson, a new studio release and a stronger-than-ever commitment to create the ultimate musical moment between the players and the audience with their Art Rock/Jazz Fusion creations.

What other bands do they sound like? They have been compared to King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dixie Dregs, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. 

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