Based in Boston, The Brightwings consist of three singer/songwriters: Matt Rafal, Dave Dombroski and Dan Holden. Jayme Tardiff rounds out the line-up on drums. Their name is taken from an episode of the television show "The Wonder Years," which was set in the late 60's and early 70's.
The Brightwings are influenced by that same era, hinting at the honest and simple sounds of The Eagles, CSNY, Tom Petty and Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band incorporates this nostalgic vibe into their songwriting, creating modern songs with a classic rock feel. Three part vocal harmonies, acoustic guitars and heartfelt lyrics are all key elements of the Brightwings sound.
Together for less than three years, The Brightwings have played over 350 dates, sharing the stage with Matt Nathanson, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, Nada Surf, Tim Reynolds, The Alternate Routes, Emerson Hart of Tonic, Ingram Hill and Braddigan of Dispatch.
The Brightwings' music can be heard on various television shows, including: CBS's "Ghost Whisperer"
NBC's "Medium"
Lifetime's "Army Wives"
CW's "Life Is Wild"
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians"
MTV's "NEXT"
MTV's "Real World"