group took a small hiatus to search for a new vocalist. In June 2010 Speakeasy Tiger announced the addition of frontwoman Katrina Stone as an indefinite member while assuring they would not be canceling summer tour dates on The Vans Warped Tour. Not long after the tour, however, Schmidt and Stone announced to the band that they were quitting, providing little explanation why. The band was in pre-production on a new EP at the time, but the project has since been abandoned. Speakeasy Tiger has since been on hiatus. Musical style and influences Speakeasy Tiger blends a mix of several different genres together including American rock, pop, post-Britpop, and electro. Band members have stated various musical influences including Freddie Mercury, Cyndi Lauper, BT, Coldplay, The Killers, and Jimmy Eat World. Speakeasy Tiger has been hailed for its use of the Keytar, an instrument which was popular in the early 1980s. Fans and critics have often compared the group to Muse, The Killers, Paramore, No Doubt, and Blondie Music with a voice Band members have stated that when writing music, they feel compelled to create music that manifests feelings of love, compassion, and caring in listeners. The group has teamed with various non-profit organizations including Keep A Breast and online blogs including Vans Girls Blog to promote a national sense of community through music. Drummer Lucas Gordon quotes: Band members Current members Lucas Gordon- Drums (2008 – present) Lauren Gale- Bass (2008 – present) Tavis Alley- Guitar (2008 – present) Former members Peter Schmidt- Piano, Synth, Keytar (2008–2010) Katrina Stone- Vocals (2010) Kyle Simmons- Vocals (2008–2010) Elliott Peters- Guitar (2008–2008) Brett Peters- Drums (2008–2008) Discography The Sore Throat EP (2008) The Public (2009) Oil Rising- single version (2010) Compilations Alter the Press 2009 Compilation KKBB Summer 2010 Compilation Tours and festivals Independently toured western United States September 2009 Independently toured the Southern United States October 2009 Independently toured the midwestern United States November 2009 Monolith Music Festival 2009 *Monolith Festival 2009 Promo Video* Vans Warped Tour 2010 appearing on the Kia Kevin Says Stage Interviews and press KCSU Top 25 albums of 2009 303 Magazine: Speakeasy Tiger Gone Hunting Absolutepunk.net Unsigned Showcase: Speakeasy Tiger Alternative Press Issue 265: Warped Tour References Kyle Simmons leaves Speakeasy Tiger, band auditioning new singers External links Speakeasy Tiger official website Speakeasy Tiger official Purevolume Speakeasy Tiger official Youtube Speakeasy Tiger fan generated and maintained webpage