About The Band
70 Lewis
Cleveland, Ohio
Scott Young - Guitar, Vocals, Violin
Mike Gray - Piano, Vocals
Chris Hoffman - Drums/Percussion
Kenny Kerns - Piano/Synth/Trumpet
Taylor Netzler - Guitar, Vocals
Pierson Trimarchi - Bass
70 Lewis is a Cleveland-based, piano-driven indie rock band built on friendship, evolution, and the long arc of creative connection. Formed by friends from Lakewood, Ohio, the band first came together in the late 2000s and quickly became known for emotionally resonant songwriting, dynamic live performances, and a sound that blended melodic rock with depth and restraint.
Early momentum carried the band through packed local shows, radio attention, and the release of their debut album, East Coast Sunday Morning. The record captured the wide emotional range that would come to define 70 Lewis—balancing driving, guitar-forward moments with introspective piano-led passages and honest storytelling about ambition, uncertainty, and growing up.
As the band navigated the pressures of defining a “sound” and the realities of life outside music, 70 Lewis stepped away in the early 2010s. Though the project paused, the relationships never did. Years later, a creative reconnection sparked new writing sessions that felt natural, unforced, and aligned with the band’s original instincts.
That process led to The Briefcase, the band’s first full-length release in years and a clear return to what made 70 Lewis compelling from the start—songs built on melody, atmosphere, and emotional clarity rather than trends or expectations. Alongside the new material, the band has revisited its earlier work with expanded and anniversary releases that reflect both where the music began and how it has grown.
Today, 70 Lewis exists with renewed purpose. Their live shows blend past and present seamlessly, creating an immersive experience that moves between quiet reflection and full-band release. It’s a sound shaped by time, trust, and shared history—one that invites listeners not just to hear the music, but to feel part of its journey.
