Benchmarks began as a solo project for Nashville-based songwriter Todd Farrell Jr., who had toured internationally as a lead guitarist for other artists. He recruited Matt Rewinski (bass) and Jack Whitis (drums), whom he’d met while attending Belmont University, to form his backing band Todd Farrell Jr. & The Dirty Birds. Eventually, though, the group began writing original music together and would self-release the American Night EP in 2015.
Benchmarks
Members: Todd Farrell Jr. - Vocals, Guitar, Eli Rhodes - Guitar, Matt "Goose" Rewinski - Bass, Jack Whitis - Drums, Percussion, Keys, Guitar
Established Date: 2015 Record Label: Unsigned
Bandcamp Link: Listen on Bandcamp
